Operations Manager (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

The Role

We’re looking for an organised and hands-on operations manager for a 12 month fixed term contract.

You will be responsible for supporting the smooth operation of the business by maintaining commercial data, organising key company-wide communications, facilitating meetings, supporting with ISO audits, and assisting with ad-hoc projects in the MD & Ops team.

About Softwire

Softwire is one of the UK’s leading digital technology consultancies, offering services in software engineering, design, innovation, cloud, mobile and data. We deliver high-profile and cutting-edge digital projects for household names across the public and private sectors.

Softwire was founded on one simple idea: if we can create the best possible culture and working environment then everything else will fall into place. And it seems to be working – We were recently voted number 1 company to work for in the UK at the Best Company awards, and we have a loyal and growing client base who trust us with their hardest problems and their mission critical projects.

We focus on creating a great culture and working environment and we are looking for people who share our core beliefs about what makes a great place to work:

• That if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly.
• That work should be fulfilling but can also be fun.
• That kindness matters and should be extended to employees and clients alike.
• That by being trusting and trustworthy as an organisation and as individuals we can dispense with tedious bureaucracy and rules.

When you work with Softwire, you’re not only becoming part of a team with in-depth technical skills and delivery expertise – you’ll be working in a high-trust environment alongside skilled, kind, fun people who are passionate about creating amazing services and experiences that solve real problems.

About You

• You are very organised
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and can engage in a professional and friendly manner with employees of all seniority levels. 
• You have experience working with Microsoft Office, and in particular you are skilled with Excel and Outlook
• You have experience with at least one of ISO 27001 or ISO 9001
• Prior experience in a professional services context would be beneficial

The Package 

Softwire operates transparent pay scales and a profit share scheme based on role and overall company performance. 

• Base salary is based on experience in role and is expected to be between £49,100 and £64,600
• You will also receive a profit share which depends on your experience, band and the companies overall performance
• Pension:  Additional 5% of salary
• Hybrid working, with some limited on-site requirement in London  (c. 1dpw, variable).

Additional Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy 10 and sell 5)
• 3.5 days additional days off for company-wide morale activities
• AIG income protection
• Travel card loan scheme
• Zero emission car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Time off for charitable activities
• Sabbatical available on request
• Payroll charity donations
• Headspace plus
• Free annual eye test