Operations Lead (software & consulting start-up) Temp-to-perm

Project Blackbook LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting and software start-up in the UK is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee and enhance operational processes. This fully remote role requires a strategic thinker with 3+ years' experience in consulting and team building. The successful candidate will work directly with founders to scale operations and revenue. Offering autonomy, equity, and a chance to influence the company's growth trajectory, this is a temp-to-perm position transitioning to full-time within 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in consulting or operations/delivery at a remote Seed or Series A SaaS/technology start-up.
• 2+ years’ experience in strategic execution to advise on execution and operations.
• Charismatic, people-centric individual who is comfortable with a fractional ramp-up period.

Responsibilities

• Act as an execution arm for founder priorities.
• Turn ad-hoc processes into repeatable systems for client delivery and operations.
• Build a strong middle layer of management for smooth day-to-day operations.

Skills

Consulting revenue scaling experience

People-centric approach

Job description

Role : Operations Lead (software & consulting start-up) - Temp-to-perm

Seniority : Consultant; Senior Consultant; Manager

Salary : £55k-£75k + equity

Time requirement : 3 days per week (pro rata of the above salary) transitioning to full-time in 3-6 months (temp-to-perm)

Location : Remote in the UK

We’re partnered with a software and consulting start-up that helps its clients diagnose and develop their salespeople. The Operations Lead will work directly with the founders, take full ownership of operations, and help architect the company’s next phase of growth. This fully remote role offers autonomy, equity upside, and the opportunity to shape the trajectory of a high-impact company at a pivotal stage.

We’ve a preference for you to apply directly via our website as the consultancy will eventually view your profile in our platform. If you are already in the community, feel free to quickly apply here or reach out to your Blackbook contact, but no need to re-apply directly.

Tasks

• Act as an execution arm for founder priorities:
• Operational scaling - Turn ad-hoc processes into repeatable systems for client delivery, account management, and platform operations
• Team building - Build a strong middle layer of management so day-to-day ops run without founder bottlenecks
• Revenue scaling - Work closely with the CEO and Product to remove friction that blocks growth of consulting expansion

Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in consulting or operations / delivery at a remote Seed or Series A SaaS / technology start-up
• 2+ years’ experience in strategic execution so you are able to advise on execution and operations
• Charismatic, people-centric individual who is comfortable with a fractional ramp-up period
• Ideal: Consulting revenue scaling experience

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