Have you ever heard of somebody described as “the glue that holds the team together”? That’s who we’re looking for!
CTSG is recruiting for an Operations Co-ordinator to support the next phase of our growth plan. We are looking for an energetic, efficient and effective team-player; the kind of person who loves getting stuck in to a full To Do list and is supremely organised.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll find yourself at the very centre of the day-to-day action, liaising with colleagues, clients and suppliers. A confident, clear and comprehensive communicator, you will spend your time doing what your job title suggests: co-ordinating the activities of our Ops team! But more than that, you’ll genuinely care about our reputation and will want to do everything you can to ensure that our clients are delighted by us. You’ll need to be both reactive and proactive, adept at balancing external and internal client demands simultaneously. Your planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills will be impressive, and your positive approach means that you won’t be fazed or frustrated every time there’s a change of plan or an unanticipated challenge emerges. Just to be completely frank, that happens quite a lot here; the work we do means that we are at the mercy of a multitude of factors, including the weather and wildlife – so if you’re the sort of person who likes to work on one thing at a time and can’t bear to be interrupted, it might be best if you step aside….
It’s hard to sum up this role in a handful of words, but let’s give it a go:
Safe.Pair.Of.Hands
So what will you actually DO, on a day-to-day basis? You’ll be our back-office Admin Ninja, spending your time scheduling, preparing quotes, raising sub-contractor purchase orders, dealing with queries, compiling MI, communicating updates and generally ensuring that the Ops Manager is set up for success and in pole position to smash departmental KPI’s. If they are Batman, you are Robin (or Robyn)!
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate in 3 words: Client-centric. Consistent. Capable.
If you’re our ideal person, you’ll also be:
- Comfortable working at pace, without compromising on detail
- Professional and personable
- Proficient in IT and happy using multiple systems (even if some of them haven’t been fully implemented yet). If you are familiar with Simpro, bonus points!
- Experienced in the construction &/or engineering sectors. Better still: you’ll have previously worked in the electronic security industry
So, what’s in it for you…why should you join the CTSG team?
Your starting salary will be up to £30k, depending upon your personal experience and precise skills-base when you join us….. We will also have regular conversations with you about your priorities in life and how we can support you in achieving any life goals, as we know money isn’t likely to be your main motivator and it’s more than possible that you have a yearning to climb the career ladder. We’ll make the effort to get to know you and learn how we can enable and empower you to be your best. If you like the thought of building a career with us, we will do everything we can to support your progression; we’ll create a structured, personalised development path just for you and we will encourage you to think as a future leader of our business from Day 1. But if you’re not the ambitious type, it’s not an issue….
We are an open-minded and inclusive team here, so it doesn’t matter to us whether you are extrovert, introvert or ambivert. Similarly, we won’t judge your choice of hobbies, favourite music, football team or food. As long as you embrace the CTSG team values enthusiastically and contribute positively as we ride the change curve together, all will be well. If you happen to have any additional requirements, please feel confident in speaking to us about these.
NGL, this is a busy role that will feel relentless at times, but we appreciate the importance of having fun and reflecting on how far we’ve come – so we hope you’ll want to join us for our celebrations of success and team socials.
We understand that life can be challenging outside of work, too, and we really value the wellbeing of everyone in the team, so as part of our benefits package we will offer you membership to Westfield Health. There’s plenty more on offer, including a bonus day off on us to celebrate your Birthday. We can tell you more when we meet you…but you need to apply, first! If you think this could be the role for you, please do forward your updated CV and a quick cover note telling us why. Our email address is: recruitment@ctsg.tech.
Core hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday. This role will be predominantly based from our office in Northampton, but there is some scope for hybrid working if this appeals.
Finally, just to add….we’re all about unlocking people potential here at CTSG, and transferable skills are always welcome. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic team players to join us as we grow, and we welcome speculative applications – we’d be delighted to have a chat with anyone who thinks we could be a good match for them.
