Operations Coordinator
Job Type: Full Time or Part Time, Permanent
Location: 7 North (W Byers Limited), Two Sites (CA5 7LX & CA6 4RE)
Salary: £26,000 to £32,000 per annum
The Role – Operations Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive Operations Coordinator to be at the heart of a dynamic e-commerce business which is enjoying year on year growth.
In this hands-on role, you will look after the practical elements of our two Carlisle sites. You will be responsible for ensuring our office and warehouse space are seamlessly managed with all systems and processes running smoothly day-to-day. You will be highly organised, tech savvy and have a can-do attitude turning your hand to any task required.
This role has the flexibility to be Full Time or Part Time.
What you’ll be doing
As Operations Coordinator you’ll oversee the practical elements that make our e-commerce business run. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Organising all business maintenance needs across two office sites and our 61,000 SQFT fulfilment centre
• Ordering and managing office and warehouse supplies
• Ensure timely delivery of supplies and maintenance, track spending, negotiate cost reductions, and maintain a complete audit trail.
• Prepare spending forecasts for major expenses, updating the Managing Director.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance
• Collate and organising invoices and expenses
• Holiday cover for customer service
• Arranging and co-ordinating internal and external meetings
• Managing & booking Subcontractors
• Attending meetings when appropriate and taking minutes, recording any actions, providing timely follow-ups and chasing people as appropriate
• Handling confidential information with discretion
• Additional duties as required by the business in line with business objectives and needs

What We’re Looking for – (Essential Requirements)

• Proven experience as an Operations Coordinator, Office Manager or similar roles
• Strong organisational skills
• Good time management, prioritisation, and multitasking abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A proactive self-motivator, you must be passionate about delivering all tasks to a high standard
• An ability to think strategically and problem-solve independently
• Proactive and flexible with a strong willingness to learn
• Tech savvy with MS Office skills
• Hold a valid UK driving licence with your own transport

Who are we?
7 North is a dynamic multi-brand ecommerce business based in Carlisle, Cumbria. Since 2012 we’ve been harnessing the potential of online marketplaces, hitting the top of Amazon bestseller lists year on year. We’re an ambitious (and friendly!) bunch, working together to design, produce, sell and ship an ever-expanding range of convenient products for everyday use.
Our sights are set high, with exciting developments on the horizon including relocation to a new larger office and expansion of our online market to Europe and beyond. Check out our website www.7north.co.uk to learn more about our products and portfolio of brands including Lakeland Active, 55 Sport and Thistlewood.
What’s in it for you

• An extra day’s holiday to celebrate your birthday!
• 50% company discount
• Employee assistance programme (BUPA)
• Flexible working hours
• Regular team social activities
• Team-orientated culture

If you like the sound of the above and would like to join our team - we would love to hear from you. Our application process is super simple, click ‘apply’ and include a covering letter and CV showcasing your relevant experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Carlisle (required)

Work Location: In person