Job Title: Office Operations Manager
Location: St Ives
Salary: SCP 15-19 (£25,878 – £27,852)
Job type: Full-time – Permanent
As the first tier of local government St Ives Town Council is active in supporting and representing those who live, work and visit St Ives and are actively working to make it a key tourist destination to increase the economic vibrancy for the benefit of all.
The Role
You will work closely with the Town Clerk and many other support staff within the council making regular big decisions with the best interest of the town being your main priority. You would be overseeing all amenities the council has to offer, this includes the grounds maintenance team and Farmers market team.
Responsibilities
- To manage and motivate all Amenities staff to ensure they are briefed to enable them to undertake work in a correct, safe and timely manner. This includes, work rota setting, identifying training and development requirements, as well as disciplinary and capability issues.
- You will need to be able to regularly produce reports to justify council spending. This will also be used to justify spending and changes to local residents.
- To oversee the work of contractors to ensure work is carried out to specification.
- To set contract specifications for cleansing, maintenance and other contracts.
- To ensure the compliance regimes applicable to Council land, buildings and other facilities are adhered to.
- To assist and co-ordinate with event management and support groups and working parties including traffic management, signage, barriers etc.
- To liaise with the police on all parks and buildings policing and security issues.
- To be lead officer for the Amenities Committee and to attend such other meetings and civic events as a representative of the Council as required.
Projects to start immediately
- Listed building Roof replacement (6-month project)
- Allotment Audit and re work
- Outside space renovation project
- Assist and head the Carbon Neutral working party internally
- Farmers Market Structure and operation
Ideal Candidate
- Basic English and Maths qualification (minimum of Grade 4 or C or equivalent)
- Full driving licence and use of own vehicle.
- Appropriate management, administration or professional qualification.
- Experience in Project Management
- Experience in Risk Management
- Knowledge and experience of managing a team
- knowledge and Experience of managing contracts and contractors
- Evidence of ability to prioritise work, set targets, achieve positive outcomes and delegate effectively.
- Ability to relate to, and communicate with staff, members of the public and external agencies.
- Willingness to work out of office hours in order to attend Council meetings and Council business
Benefits
- Hybrid working will be given to the correct candidate to be discussed on an individual basis. However, this will be an office-based role.
- Pro Rata Holiday – 21 Days plus bank holidays
- Full pension available
- Full training and Shadowing will be given prior to starting
- Full training and ongoing training and qualifications will be given
We are looking for an immediate start and so interviews will be arranged ASAP.
The council is an equal opportunities employer so all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability status.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: Amenities manager, Property Maintenance, Health & Safety Officer, Facilities Coordinator, Building Services Manager, Works Manager, Facilities Officer, Property Services Manager, Facilities Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Coordinator, Facilities Coordinator, Repairs Manager, Building Services Manager and Properties Manager may also be considered for this role.
