Operations Manager

The Supply Register

About this role

Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5NS

Based at our head office at Keele University, the Operations Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth running of The Supply Register’s day-today operations. This is a new opportunity and will ensure that internal processes and reporting and systems are accurate, compliant and efficient.  

This is a hands-on role requiring strong coordination, analytical and organisation skills, overseeing business operations from payroll and invoicing to data reporting, client submissions and office management. 

 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

1. Reporting & Data Management 

  • Own and manage Power BI reporting — ensuring all dashboards and performance reports are accurate, up to date and issued on time. 

  • Produce and issue monthly client and internal reports, responding promptly to inbound report queries. 

  • Collate, analyse and interpret inbound client data (spend, usage and workforce data) to support service insights and framework reporting. 

  • Maintain and update all agency PSL lists and associated reporting documentation. 

  • Submit spend data and required returns to external frameworks (CPC, CCS and others) in line with deadlines. 

2. Payroll, Invoicing & Financial Coordination 

  • Run weekly temporary payroll, ensuring all data is accurate and timesheets are approved prior to processing. 

  • Liaise with the Payroll and Finance teams to ensure payments are completed accurately and on schedule. 

  • Run weekly invoicing and self-billing cycles, reconciling approved timesheets with client billing schedules. 

  • Work with Accounts to upload and reconcile invoices and self-bills within Xero, ensuring financial data integrity. 

  • Manage inbox queries relating to invoices, copies and credit notes, escalating or assigning to the relevant Regions Manager for approval. 

3. Systems, Zendesk & Inbox Management 

  • Oversee Zendesk as the company’s service desk system — ensuring all internal and external tickets are logged, categorised, prioritised and resolved within SLA. 

  • Maintain and improve Zendesk workflows, reports and user accountability. 

  • Manage central inboxes, ensuring all incoming enquiries are acknowledged, actioned and closed within agreed timescales. 

4. Office & Administrative Management 

  • Manage confidential waste disposal,orders, stationery and general office facilities managementfor Keele HQ. 

  • Support onboarding and general office administration duties as required. 

  • Liaise with suppliers and service providers to ensure the office environment remains fully operational. 

5. Job Board & Advertising Oversight 

  • Oversee job board accounts (Reed, CV-Library, Indeed, etc.), ensuring adverts are live, branded and relevant to current vacancies. 

  • Manage renewals, usage tracking and integration with tsr365. 

  • Work closely with Marketing and Talent Acquisition to maximise candidate attraction performance. 

6. Continuous Improvement & Business Process Development 

  • Create, implement, assess and improve business plans, operational strategies and procedures to drive efficiency and consistency. 

  • Support technology adoption and process standardisation across all operational functions. 

  • Identify areas for automation or simplification to enhance service delivery. 

  • Contribute operational insight to board and performance reporting. 

 

The ideal applicant will have: 

  • A strong understanding of compliance within a fast-paced temporary recruitment environment. 

  • Proven experience in recruitment operations, payroll coordination, or service delivery management. 

  • Excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills. 

  • High attention to detail and confidence managing high-volume operational workflows. 

  • Proficient in CRM/ATS systems (ideally tsr365 or equivalent), Excel and BI reporting tools. 

  • Experience using helpdesk/ticketing software (Zendesk preferred). 

  • Collaborative, proactive and calm under pressure characteristics— thrives in a dynamic, service-led environment.  

 

Benefits of working with The Supply Regsister:

  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. Extra 1 day annual leave each year (up to a maximum of 29 days)
  • Private health care plan 

  • 50% off Gym membership 

  • Annual awards 

  • Free onsite parking at the head office 

  • An extra day annual leave for your birthday every year 

  • Company pension 

Atleast 2 years experience in an Operations role previously

Operations Manager
Invoicing
Payroll
Data Management
Reporting
Compliance
Internal Systems Management
Office Management

Degree or equivalent is desirable

Onsite Parking & TSR Benefits

Key Information

£119 — £184 per Day

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