Business Operations Manager

Page Personnel; Whitstable; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup company in Whitstable is seeking a Project Manager to support executive leadership and establish a project management system for seamless communication. The ideal candidate will assist in maintaining project documentation, coordinating legal and compliance processes, and managing office operations. This full-time role offers competitive pay between £42,300 and £51,700 per annum, alongside hybrid working arrangements, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Potential for professional growth

Qualifications

• Comfortable working within a start-up setting.
• Experience of governance structures and compliance principles in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrable ability to build trusted relationships across an organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish project management system for effective communication.
• Maintain project documentation for transparency and accountability.
• Lead project management coordination across functions.

Skills

Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Governance structures knowledge

Experience in project management or business operations

Education

University degree, preferably in Business or Life Sciences

Job description

Overview

• Comfortable working in a start
• Varied duties with a strong administrative focus

About Our Client

This is a start up company so this is a really exciting, new role in their business. This is a hyrbid role with flexible working hours.

Job Description

• Establish project management system that supports seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and reports, timelines, to ensure transparency and accountability.
• Lead coordination of project management across functions ensuring alignment with all legal, compliance and finance governance processes.
• Lead internal contracting process (working with project owners and external legal support functions) for vendor agreements.
• Support project owners in monitoring compliance with contractual terms including forecasting, purchase orders, payments, and milestones
• Support the development and maintenance of governance frameworks and ensure their alignment with legal requirements and our business, and ethical goals.
• Support executive leadership in Company budget tracking, reporting.
• Plan and execute executive travel itineraries including flights, ground transport, visas, accommodations, and contingency planning.
• Support and coordinate office setup activities (working with internal stakeholders and external vendors for finance, legal, and HR) across HQ and Local Operating Companies
• Own day to day office management and general administrative duties
• Own a fast-paced organisational calendar, organising, attending and managing (agenda setting, minute taking, follow up tracking and logistics) key meetings including Board and Executive team meetings
• Conduct research and compile information to support business operations initiatives and decision-making processes.
• Lead planning and execution of internal events
• Lead the implementation (working with external vendors) of a document management system
• Assist with the onboarding of new employees in liaison with hiring managers and external consultants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate :

• Comfortable working within a start up setting
• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a regional or global organisation.
• Experience of governance structures and compliance principles in a regulated industry
• A university degree, preferably in Business, or Life Sciences
• Experience in project management and / or business operations
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
• Demonstrable ability to build trusted relationships across an organisation and externally to facilitate effective collaboration.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £42,300 to £51,700 per annum.
• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Permanent, full-time position based in Whistable.
• Potential for professional growth and development.

If you are passionate about business operations and looking to make an impact in Whistable, apply now to join a forward-thinking team in the life sciences sector!