General Scope of Role:

Reporting to the CEO, but a part of a four-person senior management team for 21Six Platform Ltd, who operate collaboratively to manage the businesses in the group. This group will be Matthew Sherry (CEO), Matt Sayward (CSO), and Ali Griffin (CCO). This is a full-time Maternity Cover position for up to a maximum of 12 months

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Operations

• Ultimate responsibility for implementing the new organisational structure across Platform Media and Folding Pocket.
• Work closely with the Group Head of Finance to implement the correct reporting structures to oversee the business’ financial performance on a macro and micro level.
• Create KPIs across all business departments and work with line managers to build live dashboards.
• Work with both Platform Media and Folding Pocket MDs to develop their skills and create an understanding of the business’ performance, particularly financial.
• Regularly speak to key stakeholders of each business and at a 21Six Investment Ltd level to understand bottlenecks and areas creating friction points between departments.
• Assess all systems and software used across the company; identify wastage and suggest a streamlined approach.
• Identify beneficial and affordable software solutions that can match the growth trajectory of the business needs.
• Design and implement strategies, plans, and procedures, considering the different businesses’ functions, and working with company MDs to implement these elements.
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives across marketing, sales, ops, HR, and events.
• Evaluate performance by establishing a method to analyse and interpret data and metrics.
• Facilitate the task of data mapping the business to provide a detailed report on our current data management and protection methods.
• Line Management of head of production ops
• Ensure all soft and hard skill training in line with government legislation and company policy is rolled our effectively across the business.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the 21Six Group Ltd Head of IT and work with them to ensure best practices throughout the business.

Recruitment

• Oversee the management of a database of trusted freelancers, expanding the pool if/when needed according to internal processes and replying to new freelancer inquiries.
• Overseeing the on- and offboarding process for all new full-time, fixed contract and freelance people.
• Oversee the posting of new roles to LinkedIn and monitor incoming applicants, via line management of the head of production operations.

Health & Safety

• Keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe is paramount, and we expect you to adhere to all company policies and guidelines and lead by example.
• Ensure all of the 21Six Platform Ltd team are trained to handle emergency situations in line with Company Fire and Health & Safety procedures
• To promote and encourage environmental improvement initiatives as appropriate within the business and in line with Company requirements.

Communication

• To actively participate in meetings both internally and externally where appropriate
• To actively work with other areas of the 21six Investments group seeking out ideas for improvements, feedback, and suggestions for development.
• Maintain a positive, caring, enthusiastic, and engaging approach at all times, while always aspiring for both you and your team to be the best at what we do.

General Accountabilities

• Maintain effective working relationships and proactive communication within your team, the wider 21six Investment Ltd team, and other departments within the group.
• To be flexible in your work and assist colleagues when required.
• To take responsibility for contributing towards your own development with the guidance of your line manager, attending training courses as identified.
• To show commitment to all company values in all aspects of your role.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• Identify realistic but challenging self-development needs and take full responsibility for your own learning & development.
• Ensure compliance of yourself and the team with Company and legal requirements for Health & Safety regulations
• To attend to any reasonable request made by the management and the Board.
• Undertake any other reasonable task and carry out specific projects requested by management.

Requirements:

Essentials

• 8+ years of professional experience
• 3+ years in management consulting, or similar fast-paced analytical roles
• Experience building, scaling and managing teams of A-players
• Project management experience, including leading cross-functional projects in a rapidly growing startup or scaleup
• Experience managing finances in a startup or equivalent
• 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject from a top-tier university
• Ability/desire to dive-in and learn about new industries quickly

Desirable

• Direct experience in the media industry
• Strong desire to become an essential part of a rapidly growing company in a strong leadership role over time
• Previous COO experience in a similar stage company

Next Steps:

Please apply via the form below and we can get in touch with more details.