Jungle Creations is an award-winning social media-first publisher that exists to create ideas that get people to thrive online and in the real world. With offices in London and New York, the company owns and operates a number of hugely popular media brands. They each create and publish content across a number of different passion points, from food to women's interests and fitness, and they include; VT, Twisted, Four Nine, Craft Factory, Level Fitness, Futur3ology and Lovimals, which together have amassed over 125 million followers worldwide.
Jungle Creations works with clients including the likes of Diageo, McDonald's and Unilever, to help them reach its audiences through impactful and engaging branded content which has seen the company win The Drum's sought after 'Branded Content Team Of The Year' for the last four years in a row. Today the business has branched out into many offline ventures including Twisted: A Cookbook, delivery only restaurant business; Twisted London, and a Twisted IPA in collaboration with Brewgooder. Jungle Creations is also home to The Wild, an award-winning social media-first creative agency that helps brands turn heads and make it matter, specialising in social media management, multi-platform creative campaigns, branded content, production, influencer, and performance marketing.
We are looking for a new Operations Manager to take care of the day to day running of our head office in London. They will be responsible for overseeing health and safety practices policies and procedures and be heavily involved in the broader operations of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Office Management
Line manages FOH staff to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Line manages PA to CEOs.
Create and manage a 3YP/budget for the Ops department.
Sign off all FOH related invoices and payment requests.
Develop and implement new initiatives that will aid in the effective and efficient running of the office.
Liaise with landlord and facility management vendors.
Ensure all health and safety policy is implemented and adhered to.
Project manage any office building works or office moves.
Keep Junglenet updated and communicate updates to staff.
DSE for any staff member who requests and fulfil any additional kit needs
Signing off all equipment requests
Oversee all First Aid and Fire Marshall training and updates.
Liaising with IT on new joiner kit and software
Operations
Manage the business insurance policies that need reviewing and implementation annually. Ie Public Liability, Employers Liability, Travel, Property (Contents)
Act as second to the Chair of the ESG committee, ensuring all members are updating and adding to the ongoing plan and client deck, and that Jungle hits key environmental and social governance KPI's
Audit current working practices, identify what documents/processes are currently in place and identify if these can be improved on. Work with stakeholders to deliver working practices development plan.
Background and Experience
You will have prior experience as a Senior Office Manager or Operations Manager
You will have proven experience and understanding of Health & Safety practices within an office setting
You will have prior experience in managing at least one team member
You will have a good understanding of the insurance needs of a business
Skills & Competencies
Proficient use of G Suite and Microsoft 365 including excel
Strong customer service skills
Team player
Time management
Multi-tasking
Excellent communication
Attention to detail
Bonus Points
Experience working in the media/advertising industry
Knowledge of social media platforms
Proficient in Adobe software/presentation building
What's in it for you?
Our competitive salary package includes a bonus scheme, flexible/hybrid working, family-friendly benefits, 25 days of holiday per year (excl. national holidays), health and wellbeing initiatives, ERGS and committees, social events, a fully stocked kitchen plus much more!
We want you to add to our culture
At Jungle Creations, we aim to ensure our workforce reflects the diverse society we live in. We want everyone to feel that Jungle Creations is a place where they belong and that is the reason why we look for the cultural add, not the cultural fit.
Post Covid-19 Plan
We have moved to a permanent hybrid working system that sees staff split their time between the office and home (government guidelines allowing). Each team differs in terms of their in-office expectations so feel free to discuss this during your interview process.
Is this the role for you? Please download the full job description and apply ASAP!