Operations & Systems Co-ordinator
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Job Title: Operations and Systems Coordinator
Location: Based in one of our Plymouth offices but also when appropriate working from our Liskeard site. There is some opportunity for remote working.
Hours: 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly including evenings & weekends to suit the needs of the business.
Salary: Starting from £25,750 depending on experience
About Real Ideas
Real Ideas Group works to solve problems and create opportunities that regenerate communities and support individuals to progress and flourish. The Group is comprised of multiple teams, each growing a specific area of practice in relation to our core themes: Public Engagement, Creative Business Development, Creative Digital Education, Developing Pathways and Embracing Innovation. These areas of work are often delivered in our buildings, Devonport Guildhall, Market Hall (the Devonport Creative Quarter) and Liskeard Library.
Job Purpose
As our Operations and Systems Coordinator, you will support the Operations and Systems Lead with all matters relating to HR, compliance, and operational administration – ensuring Real Ideas continues to meet key legislative requirements. You will also play a central role in ensuring our group-wide systems are functioning effectively, consistently improving, and aligned with the evolving needs of the organisation.
How to apply
Before applying please download the Role Profile to view the full details of this vacancy.
You can make an application in a way that feels best for you by choosing ONE of the following formats to answer the below 3 questions:
– A written response (max 750 words);
– A video response no longer than 5 minutes (please provide us with a link);
– A slide deck presentation (max 10 slides, no more than 750 words, max file size 16MB).
We recommend you prepare your document, video or slides before applying through the link below.
For this role, the three questions are:
Question A: Can you describe a time when you identified a process or system that wasn’t working well and successfully improved it? What steps did you take, and what was the outcome? (300 words max)
Question B: Real Ideas places strong emphasis on values and collaboration. How do you ensure your work reflects organisational values, and how do you approach working with diverse teams across departments? (300 words max)
Question C: This role involves juggling multiple responsibilities from HR admin to compliance tracking. How do you prioritise tasks when everything feels urgent, and how do you adapt when plans change? (300 words max)
We welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, D/deaf or disabled candidates.
Everyone will be considered equally regardless of how they apply.
If you need some additional support to access this information, please contact us at hr@realideas.org
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications: 14th September
Interviews: 23rd September, Markethall Devonport, Plymouth
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