An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, efficient, and experienced Operations Coordinator to join the team at Dover Street Market.
Suitable applicants will be experienced in handling a wide range of projects and ensuring the delivery of a seamless operation across the business.
This role will suit a proactive multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and is comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance / Health & Safety :
- Own the reporting process and ongoing list of open maintenance issues
- Maintain record of existing vendor details and source new vendors when needed
- Partner with retail store team to proactively identify and address maintenance or H&S issues
- Understand in detail the H&S requirements of the office and store and provide full safety inductions for any new starters.
- Arrange planned and reactive maintenance of retail store and office sites
- Communication with third-party service providers
Office Management :
Provision of office supplies and refreshmentsEnsure cleanliness and upkeep of the office and functionality of all equipmentReordering and management of all office stationeryMain point of contact for building Facilities Manager for any issues, maintenance, etc.Booking of travel in line with the T&E policy for all travelling for the business throughout the year.Contribute towards office improvement or development projectsCost Control :
Track spending across all budgets the department is responsible forCreate purchase orders and manage the full approval and payment processReview invoices, querying details with vendors or internal staff where necessaryContribute towards budget reviews and spending forecastsProject Management :
Proactively support any key projects within the businessEngage with and support each function with ad hoc project needsIT Asset Management :
Maintain an accurate record of all IT assets issued to employees, including hardware and software licenses.Be the main point of contact for any IT issues including laptops, printers etc.Manage requests for new hardware and softwareCommunication with third party IT partnersProfile :
Retail experience (essential)A 'can-do' mentality, eager to find ways round obstacles and willing to exploit all the available resources in order to accomplish objectives.A highly motivated and competent individual able to converse with all levels both internally and externally.Entrepreneurial, solution oriented mindset, able to proactively understand and resolve issuesA total self-starter able to set the standard through their own professionalism and attitude.Must be resilient, energetic, self-motivated and self-organised with the ability to hit the ground running.Structured and organised, but nonetheless approachable with a flexible outlook.Willingness to work hard within a superfast paced and high-pressure environment to drive the business forward.Flexible approach regarding working hours dependent upon the needs of the business.Advanced user of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)Experience communicating with existing third-party suppliersPrior responsibility for maintenance and / or health & safetyUnderstanding of purchase order / invoice workflowMethodical and detail orientedFlexibility to adapt to changing demands and prioritiesWorks with a strong sense of urgencyMust display a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy including confidentiality