Operations Manager

Play a key role in the growth of an organization that works to tackle the toughest sustainability challenges of our time! 
We are looking for an Operations Manager (7+ years’ work experience)

We are looking for a professional all-rounder who is passionate about: 

• Staffing and operations
  • Support the leadership team in translating business objectives and project tasks into accurate and detailed staffing plans and timelines
  • Track project progress and proactively mitigate potential risks to ensure high-quality project execution
  • Coordinate the implementation of internal business processes
• Human resources and company culture
  • Coordinate and assist HR activities to realize the desired company culture
  • Develop, implement, and review HR policies and procedures
  • Help promote a company culture that encourages top performance and high morale
• Legal and compliance
  • Ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws and regulations
• Finance and reporting
  • Coordinate budgeting, reporting, planning, and auditing
  • Develop, implement, and review Finance policies and procedures

You have the following profile:

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience in operational management in service industry —experience in consulting is a plus—with a proven track record in effective project management;
• Affinity with sustainability and the types of clients that we work with and the sectors in which we work—notably sustainable agriculture and commodities—is considered an advantage;
• Strong communicator, team player, and service-focused;
• Ability to deal with the pressure of multiple urgent request and issues in parallel, effectively getting things done, delegating where relevant, all whilst keeping an eye on the details;

What do we offer?

• Dynamic position at our office in Utrecht (NL) for 32-40 hours per week;
• A competitive salary of €4000-€6000 (based on full-time contract, depending on experience);
• Performance-linked bonus and great secondary benefits package including pension;
• Fast-paced learning environment and culture with ample room for sparring and guidance;
• Passionate and diverse colleagues who know how to have fun in their work.

Who we are and what do we do: 

NewForesight is a sustainability consultancy firm on a mission to solve complex sustainability challenges at scale. We have positive impact through the work we do with our clients, including:

• Providing our clients with strategic advice on the continuous improvement of their sustainability strategy and real-world impact;
• Conducting comprehensive analyses to understand the root-cause of clients’ issues, and the efficiency of their interventions;
• Developing fact-based innovative approaches, methodologies, and tools to enable fact-based decision making on sustainability challenges;
• Convening stakeholders in commodity sectors around a common sustainability vision and supporting the development of joint action.