Fieldwork Operations Manager - up to £36k - Leeds (mainly office-based)

Hannelius Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fieldwork Operations Manager in the Leeds area to oversee fieldwork operations and manage junior staff. This role requires strong project management skills and the ability to lead multiple projects efficiently. The ideal candidate will have experience in fieldwork operations and be proactive in providing solutions. The position is in-office with some remote work and requires a driving license. If you're ready to step into a leadership role, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in fieldwork or research operations with strong project management skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior staff.
• Flexible with working hours including occasional evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the fieldwork team.
• Support and develop junior colleagues.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation and project coordination.
• Maintain high project standards and participant experience.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Salary:up to 36k

Location:Leeds area (mainly in‑office, occasional remote)

Are you an experienced Fieldwork Executive or Project Manager who has mentored or managed more junior members, looking for your next step?

Our growing client is looking for a Fieldwork Operations Manager to oversee the smooth day‑to‑day delivery of fieldwork operations, facility activity, and cross‑team coordination. You’ll play a key role in embedding best practice, ensuring continuity across projects, and keeping everything running efficiently from planning to wrap‑up. This is a chance to step further into leadership, shape operational standards, and grow within a supportive, collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage capacity across the fieldwork team, delegating work and supporting Execs and Senior Execs
• Line‑manage junior colleagues, providing regular feedback, coaching, and clear development pathways
• Lead fieldwork onsite and offsite, maintaining high standards across hosting, preparation, logistics, and participant experience (some evenings required)
• Oversee facility and equipment processes, from booking systems to upkeep and maintenance, driving efficiency and resolving issues
• Manage casual staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and payment, ensuring consistent quality and best practice
• Monitor attendance, quotas, incentives, and KPIs, reporting trends and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Act as a role model across teams, supporting collaboration and promoting strong operational practice
• Support commercial activity by creating quotes, managing facility bookings, and contributing to promotional efforts where needed

About You

• Experience in fieldwork or research operations, with strong project management and coordination skills
• Organised, adaptable, and confident leading multiple projects and supporting others
• Previous people‑management experience, or ready to step into a leadership role
• Positive, proactive, and solutions‑focused, with a hands‑on approach
• Based near Leeds with a driving licence and car
• Flexible with some evening work (with time off lieu)

This is a varied, operationally focused role with real scope to influence how things run. If you enjoy making complex projects run seamlessly and enabling others to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply please send your CV to [e-mail]

To be considered you must be happy to commute to the office in Leeds and hold a driving license and have access to a car. You must also hold a valid UK working permit or a visa.

Hannelius Recruitment is a boutique agency, operating across various sectors and connecting top talents with leading corporations in the field of market research. At Hannelius Recruitment we are committed to diversity and equality; we value talents based on abilities and potential, fostering productivity and innovation in a positive working environment