Operations Assistant
Our award winning campaigns and stunts take grafters to get the job done and we need a details-driven gem to be our go to problem solver, onsite and at HQ. You’ll be primarily working alongside our Operations Director, lucky devil, supporting all admin and ops tasks that make a business tick.
Come showtime you will be deployed to make ideas come to life; if tracking down a specialist beekeeper, helping to locate 17 ft tall Elves in Bristol city centre and organising an international Scalextrics competition sound like your bag this is the role for you!
WHO ARE WE?
We are Plaster. Our business is a fun, fast paced environment. Be it local, entrepreneurial startups, festivals or the world’s largest companies, such as BenQ and Microsoft, we work with clients we love and on projects we believe in.
We are a close team of marketing specialists, PR and social pros, designers and multimedia content creators, delivering strategic communications in three specialist sectors. Technology, culture and community.
We want to meet driven, daring and collaborative people who thrive on variety and welcome the unexpected with open arms.
WHO ARE YOU?
You are always learning, soaking up information like a sponge. You want to know how things work and your curious mind motivates others around you.
Your pragmatic process allows you to see the task at hand and integrate the best outcome.
You are flexible in your approach, you know your strengths and use them to create innovative outcomes.
You are interested in culture, design and comms and how your ops skills can support this sector.
You are a strong communicator and love being part of a team who celebrate collaboration.
You actively want to contribute to the culture of the company, become a key team member and support the growth of business
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & MUST HAVE TRAITS:
A willingness to learn and determination to develop your skill set
Motivation, driven and a self-starting attitude
Critical thinking and problem solving to see beyond the task at hand
Ability to work as part of a team
Strong organisational and time management
Clear communication and ability to articulate yourself to a high standard
A passion for innovative communication across both digital and print platforms
Take pride in delivering your work & pushing your professional development
UK driving licence
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the company directors though efficient operations management
To proactively manage your tasks and identify new ways to approach your duties through progressive process evaluation and evolution
To be flexible and reactive to the changing requirements that might occur day to day within your role and across the business
To build trusting professional relationships and open channels of communication with all staff members
Project manage client deliverables and support the Ops Director in their event management
General purchasing & arranging: couriers, visas, tickets, magazine subscriptions, IT equipment, office supplies etc, dinners, meeting requirements
Travel organisation: booking flights and accommodation for the team adventures. Being mindful of budgets while delivering a positive experience for those travelling
HQ and utilities management: Making sure the office is well equipped and inventory is updated, the stationary is stocked and the kitchen is ready to use
IT: liaise with service provider, Dial a Geek, be the first point of contact to maintain the office technology
Campaign support: Helping deliver client campaigns
Download Job Description Here.
BENEFITS
We are 100% committed to an inclusive and supportive company culture and believe in offering an ethos of teamwork and continual learning, with some banging benefits.
25 days annual leave plus additional 1 day per year after 3 years
Contributory company pension
Cycle to work scheme and secure cycle storage
Team socials, adventures and Christmas getaway
Christmas closure
Time off to give blood
Training budget
Flexible working
Better Business/Bristol Creative Industries membership
Employee service reward scheme
Fair and supportive maternity package
KEY INFORMATION:
Bristol HQ
Contract: Full Time
Start Date : ASAP
Salary: 22 - 23.5K (DOE)
Our killer team is everything to us and we welcome new additions with open arms. Contact joss@weareplaster.com, attach your CV, expand on why you think you are the one for this job and let's have a natter!