Job Vacancy: HR and Admin Operations Manager
DEPARTMENT:
HR and Admin.
REPORT TO: COO/ES
START DATE: Immediate
SALARY: To be negotiated
This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR & Admin Operations Manager to join Africa Young Voices Media Empire (AYV) global team.
We’re recruiting for HR & Admin Operations Manager
ABOUT AYV
AYV is a leading media company providing cutting-edge communication solutions across the world. AYV operates three television channels, radio, newspaper, and a printing press. AYV also broadcasts on DStv Channel 399 in Sierra Leone and across Africa.
AYV International is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with networks across the world including in Africa, Asia, Europe, Pacific, the Americas, and Caribbean.
AYV has established a strategic partnership with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), the world service programme in London. This partnership offers both AYV and the BBC a world – class broadcasting platform and resources for audiences across the world.
The AYV’s reputation and the strength of its brand in Sierra Leone and around the world are based upon its fundamental values of editorial integrity, independence, and impartiality. These values are central both to the AYV’s Public Services and our Commercial Services.
JOB INTRODUCTION.
We have an exciting opportunity for a confident HR & Admin Operations Manager to join our global team.
We require a dynamic manager with extensive experience, a highly developed understanding of corporate governance, business management and development, payroll administration, adequate knowledge of local labour laws and excellent management skills to lead our HR & Admin Operations department.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the post holder leads the People and Organisational Development teams within AYV Group HR.
The HR & Admin Operations Manager is responsible for the design and delivery of HR strategy, policy, processes and initiatives to support individuals and teams to drive AYV strategy, whilst delivering an excellent employee experience.
Responsible for Organisational Development teams work on: talent acquisition including recruitment, employer brand and outreach; the AYV Academy, for staff training, leadership development, coaching, mentoring and apprenticeships; performance management; talent and succession; career development and culture and values.
This is a senior management position and the post holder is responsible for the effective functioning of AYV’s operations, administrative affairs and human resources. This includes overseeing HR , admin operations, private and government relationships, staffing and other aspects that may be required for the day-to-day operation of the company and to support the activities of other departments.
The HR & Admin Operations Manager will also be responsible for office and staff security, health and safety, and will work with other departments to ensure our activities are carried out in line with AYV’s health and safety protocols.
In addition, this post holder will be responsible for overseeing co-operation between AYV and the relevant authorities across the world and ensuring best practice in the AYV’s compliance with local regulations.
MAIN DUTIES.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCED.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
The following competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job.
Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies:
LOCATION:
Freetown, Sierra Leone (also required to deliver/supervise AYV work in Africa and across the world)
TRAINING:
Excellent professional progression:
AYV offers great opportunities for AYV people to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the company.
Training and development opportunities: our in-house AYV Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external training with the possibility of certification.
Please note that the application process will require you to submit a CV and application to:
Closing date: 29th July 2024.
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
