Operations Assistant

Colchester United Football Club are looking for an Operations Assistant to join our busy and demanding operations department.

The ideal candidate will be someone with experience of working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment who can handle multiple tasks and respond quickly to changing business priorities. The Weston Homes Community Stadium is a busy conference and events venue and as such the role will involve dealing with customers face to face and on the telephone. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships, use their own initiative and negotiate with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to provide a secure and safe working environment.

• Assisting with reception and welcoming business users to the Stadium.

• Assisting with the daily running of the operations department including health and safety, operational checks and working with building management systems.

• Assisting with coordinating, negotiating, and purchasing all office and utility supplies.

• Undertake minor maintenance/cleaning and event set up tasks.

• Managing building and vehicle maintenance schedules

Personal Specification:

• Strong teamwork, communication and negotiation skills.

• Excellent organisational skills with particular attention to detail.

• Dedicated to offering first class service.

• Strong time-management and able to work under pressure whilst maintaining professionalism.

• Ability to work on own initiative.

• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence (essential), applicants may be required to work at other sites across the Colchester and Tiptree area.

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week

Salary:

GBP16-18k Dependent on experience.