Operations Coordinator

We’re looking for an Operations Coordinator to join our Cash for Kids team in Stockton On Tees on a full-time permanent basis.

As the Operations Coordinator, you will support the Operations Manager in ensuring the charity runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. You will be overseeing workplace governance, refining operational procedures, and maintaining quality assurance.

Acting as a key link between the Cash for Kids teams, donors, beneficiaries, and external stakeholders, you will ensure seamless communication and workflow. You'll also focus on following processes, resolving challenges, and providing administrative support to the Operations Manager to enhance overall operational efficiency.

This is a hybrid position where you will work from home and our office in Stockton on Tees.

Our Team:

Cash for Kids is the umbrella brand for 22 local children’s charities in the UK.  Owned by Bauer Media, we are aligned to the Bauer Radio local radio stations and raise funds to grant to under 18’s who are sick, disabled or underprivileged.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting people management tasks, including processing new starters, leavers, and organisational changes while liaising with the Bauer HR Department.
• Managing diaries by scheduling regular and ad hoc meetings.
• Assisting with travel arrangements and office supply management.
• Coordinating training sessions and monitoring safeguarding requirements.
• Organising local inductions for new starters with senior managers.
• Maintaining and filing compliance and legal documentation, including lottery licenses and fundraising agreements.
• Providing administrative support for fundraising campaigns, including Mission Christmas, and assisting with event logistics.
• Managing multiple email inboxes, handling calls, and redirecting queries as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in an administrative role with NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Excellent organisation, multitasking, and deadline management.
• Attention to detail in processes, compliance, and communications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and various software applications.
• Proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and strong time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of data protection, health and safety, and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and eager to learn and grow within the organisation.

If you're a motivated individual with a passion for making a difference and have a drive to succeed, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing Date For Applications: Tuesday 11th March

Package Description

Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days 
• Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development 
• Opportunity to buy additional holiday
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 
• Company pension 
• Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
• Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
• Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
• Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives  
• Discounted high street vouchers

About Cash for Kids

Cash for Kids is a grant-giving charity helping the children that need it most across the UK.

Our mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in our communities who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs. We believe that all children should be able to express their individuality, achieve their potential and live life to the full.

We work with grass-roots organisations that aim to make a difference to young lives, directly supporting families who often have nowhere else to go.

Collectively Cash for Kids are forecasting to have raised £23.69 million across the UK in 2023, supporting 583,957 children.

https://cashforkids.org.uk/

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more! 

Bauer Media has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

Belonging at Bauer Mission statement

People are at the heart of everything we do. Inclusivity is part of who we are. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and encourage authenticity, knowing that our differences are celebrated.

What we will offer you

Quite simply, our promise to you is that Bauer Media is a great place to do great work with great people. Our people take an enormous amount of pride in the brands they support. They like their team members, and they feel supported by their managers. We all take collective responsibility for our culture, because we know it has a ripple effect out across our brands. That’s why our culture of inclusion at work, Belonging at Bauer, is at the heart of everything we do. Belonging at Bauer is about our dual goals of being as representative as we can of the audiences we serve, and about creating a working environment where all our people feel able to bring their whole selves to work every day. It’s part of everything we do, and everyone who works here is responsible. If you join us, you’ll be an important part of this as well.

Our mental health at work

We’re proud to be the driving force behind the “Where’s your head at?” campaign, which is working to put Mental Health First Aiders on an equal footing with traditional workplace First Aiders. This is a priority for all of us that work at Bauer and we now have fully trained Mental Health First Aiders supporting and working across all of our UK locations.

Learning and Development

As the only Media company to be in the top 100 apprenticeship employers, we are striving to always be a great place to do great work for all, Bauer is committed to offering learning and development initiatives through its Bauer Academy tailored to its people, empowering teams and individuals to grow and progress in their careers.

Please Note: We are actively seeking this position. You should hear from us within 48 hours of the expiry date. Please note on some occasions the role may be closed before date shown or need to be extended.

Bauer Core Values

Passion

We LOVE what we do – it inspires, unifies and challenges us. Our passion is contagious – both loud and quiet, making the impossible possible.

Excellence

Our desire for excellence fuels our ambition for personal and business growth.

Trust

We value honesty and integrity. Trust is our foundation, empowering our people to live up to their full potential.

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is our pursuit of opportunity – we are agile, focused and resourceful.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process please email careershub@bauermedia.co.uk we would love to hear from you.