Central Services Manager

Job title: Central Services Manager

Location: South Leeds, LS12 6NA

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Full Time Permanent

Ring Automotive are specialists in the design, procurement and distribution of automotive lighting. Ring is dedicated to helping motorists, technicians and commercial vehicle specialists get more from vehicles. We are constantly innovating to bring high performance, ground-breaking technology to motorists and professionals alike. See what we do and watch this short video on you tube, https://youtu.be/0TJxM5lyLN0

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Central Services Manager to join us on a full time basis, to be based out of our head office in south Leeds.

Job Description

We’re searching for a Central Services Manager to support to our Finance Director with day to day management, governance and coordination of the Central Services legal and administrative function, ensuring that excellent service and support is provided to all areas of the business.

Ensuring that systems and working practices are optimal and capable of delivering solutions to support the control and development of the business.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

·Provide day to day management, governance and coordination of the Central Services legal and administrative function, ensuring that excellent service and support is provided to all areas of the business. Ensure that systems and working practices are optimal and capable of delivering solutions to support the control and development of the business.

·Provide proactive and effective decision-making support to the Commercial areas of the business.

·Provide support and cover for essential payroll and HR services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

·To ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements and procedures.

·Company secretarial – maintenance of Companies House records, submission of annual filings, preparation of board minutes etc.

·Management of all aspects of company vehicle fleet, including hire cars, commercial vehicles, maintenance.

·Management of all aspects of company insurance policies, including annual renewal/quote process and claims management.

·Administration of company trademarks, renewals, new applications, objections.

·Employee benefits – manage all aspects of pensions, life assurance, private medical, and any other benefits.

·Office management – effective management of cleaning and vending contracts

·On line banking – administrator for all electronic banking systems. Coordination of company credit card limits.

·GDPR & data privacy – support Head of IT on policy and governance.

·Member of Health & Safety committee and support with meeting minutes

·Member of Disaster Recovery committee

·Responsibility for management and cost efficiency of utilities contracts

·Administration and maintenance of all premises lease documentation including liaison with landlord/agent

·Responsible for the recruitment, motivation, coaching, training and development of the Executive Assistant.

·Administrative support to Finance Director

·To promote and maintain excellent standards of behaviour and performance to ensure the delivery of objectives and targets for the business.

·Other ad hoc duties as required

KEY COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES

·Ideally experience of key accountabilities listed above

·Excellent attention to detail & superbly organised

·Proactive approach – takes ownership

·Committed, tenacious and resilient

·Good communication skills

·Good numeracy and literacy skills

·Computer literate

·Continuous improvement approach to processes & systems

·Collaborative team worker approach

·Customer focus – internal and external – passion for excellence.

·Comfortable working in a fast paced, demanding environment

MEASURES FOR APPRAISAL OF PERFORMANCE

·Successful compliance record with relevant external laws, regulations and procedures.

·Adherence to deadlines – internal and external.

·Effective planning and organisation.

·Demonstrable collaborative, proactive and constructive approach.

·Quality of team performance and contribution. 

What you will get in return

25 days holiday (Plus 8 bank holidays)

Workplace pension

Weekly fresh fruit

Flexibility on start and finish time

Dress down Friday’s 

At the heart of Ring’s success is a friendly and engaging culture with enthusiastic and passionate people who want to develop themselves and the business. If this sounds like the kind of company, you want to join and think you can contribute to our continuing success click apply or if you have any questions please contact us on the details below.