Business Admin Manager

Place Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Private Equity firm in Mayfair seeks a Head of Operations to manage the UK office's operational functions. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in a similar role within a global Private Equity or Investment firm, showcasing excellent organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include HR management, benefits administration, IT oversight, and project management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in an impressive office in the heart of London.

Benefits

Private medical care

Travel insurance

Income protection

Soft benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational role within a global Private Equity or Investment firm.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Calm and diplomatic in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all HR functions including onboarding and staff relations.
• Oversee benefits management including healthcare and insurance.
• Ensure efficient running of office facilities and contractors.
• Handle IT management including system and contractor oversight.
• Manage health and safety compliance within the office.
• Lead project management for various office initiatives.
• Process UK accounting and financial compliance tasks.
• Ensure smooth operations management across the UK office.

Skills

Operations Management

Excellent communication skills

Project management

HR management

Financial compliance

Education

Graduate

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic new 1-year FTC role for a Private Equity client based in Mayfair. We are looking for a superhero to take on this position. A background in a similar position in a global Private Equity or Investment firm is a must for this position. This is a busy role working for one of the world's top Investment firms and requires a highly capable, bright, and organised person with a knowledgeable background.

Position

Head of Operations UK - Responsible for the operational function of the UK office of this global Private Equity firm.

Responsibilities

This role requires a wide range of duties, including;

• HR -onboarding, offboarding, referencing, maternity, paternity, sickness, staff management and relations, enforcement of company policy, absence and holiday records.
• Benefits - to include private medical care, travel insurance, income protection and soft benefits.
• Facilities - Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the facilities and contractors.
• IT
  Managing the UK IT facility and phone, AV and security contractors. Ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Health and Safety
• Project management - including building projects, charity engagement, Art Management, London office, UK events
• Accounting - Processing UK accounting
• Financial compliance
• Operations Management
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced Operations/Office Manager who has previously worked at the top level and has an excellent understanding of Private Equity. You will be calm, diplomatic, and able to handle a busy role, always working at the highest level. Excellent communication skills and being a good judge of character are crucial for this position.

Qualifications & Profile

• The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre with a dedicated approach to your work. This is a fantastic firm to work for with an impressive office space in the heart of Mayfair.