Operations Coordinator

Maris Interiors are one of the UK’s leading design and build experts. Located in Southwark, London and founded in 1977, Maris work with organisations across the UK to transform their space. We specialise in workplace design, fit-out, refurbishment, relocation & furniture. We believe in hiring, harnessing, mentoring, and keeping the best talent in the industry to guarantee quality and consistency in every element of our business.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day operations, of two busy project teams encompassing a Project Director, Pre-contracts and Design, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently. The Operations Coordinator will work closely with various departments to ensure that all tasks are completed on time. Your main responsibilities will include;

* Coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations of the project team, ensuring that all processes run smoothly and efficiently

* Managing the process of projects from commitment to practical completion

* Preparing contract documents

* Extensive diary management, attendance and minute taking at client meetings

* Working alongside Graphic Designers to prepare pitch presentation documentation for Client pitches, to the highest standard, ensuring documents are proof read prior to issue

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or 5+ years of experience in a team secretary / operations coordination or a related role

* Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office

* Strong organizational and project management skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Highly organised, committed, flexible and hard working.

* High self-motivation, enthusiasm, positive can-do attitude.

* Excellent written and spoken command of the English language, must be able to proofread documents

* Must be willing to come into work early or late where Client pitch presentation deadlines require.

Benefits:

* Generous holiday entitlement with additional Christmas period given as free time off

* On-site coffee shop serving free breakfast, tea, coffee and fruit throughout the working day

* Salary sacrifice pension scheme where the employer gives back 13.8% on sacrificed salary

* Life assurance after 12 months’ service

* Access to Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP service and access to mental, financial and physical wellbeing support

LOCATION: London, SE1 0HR

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent, 100% office role

Candidates will be considered on their abilities regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity but an ability to communicate at a high level of competency in the English language is essential. The right to live permanently and work in the UK is essential.

The company does not have a fixed salary scale and will pay an appropriate and fair salary based on experience and abilities