Business Manager

Job Title: Business Manager

Reporting To: Board of Directors

Location: Rowley Drive, Stonebridge Trading Estate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 4FG

Contract Type: Permanent

Futura Design are an automotive prototype manufacturer based in Coventry, West Midlands. We are an SME business circa £12 million turnover founded in 1987, operating from a 15,000 square foot purpose-built design and engineering centre. As a result of a sustained period of growth, Futura Design are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Business Manager to grow their current team. Our industry is fast-paced and going through a period of rapid change with the emergence of start-up companies and the move towards electrification, we are looking for the right person to join us on that journey.

WHY WORK FOR FUTURA DESIGN

Futura believe in empowering employees to allow them to work autonomously. They have created an enthusiastic team who want to grow with the company, have a real impact on the processes and overall success of the business.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company funded health scheme
• Government auto enrolment pension
• Friendly, modern working environment
• Hybrid, flexible working patterns

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Work with Senior Director’s to be a point of contact for day-to-day management of the business activities
• Work under guidance from Board of Director’s to produce and manage ISO quality and information security standards
• Help to manage the diaries of senior people within the business to ensure important meetings are in place
• Assist with the training needs within the business, assessing and identifying opportunities
• Manage the onboarding of new starters within the company from inductions to employment paperwork
• Help manage the HR within the business with assistance from senior management
• Assist with the administration across the business including CRM system and finance
• Work with Senior management and Directors to help assess and implement Health and Safety best practice
• Work with current and prospective suppliers to ensure compliance, quality and value for money
• Work with Directors to develop business strategy

THE PERSON

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• High attention to detail and confident communicator
• Strong experience in administerial role
• Experience working with ISO quality standards is beneficial but not essential
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive attitude to work hard within a team and alone
• Problem solver and ability to work to strict deadlines
• Ability to create and then present to key stakeholders inside the business
• Highly energetic and have a passion for teamwork and delivery