Operations Lead - UK Remote

Atarim; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company in the UK seeks an Operations Lead to manage diverse operations including strategy, finance, HR, and compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker who thrives in a SaaS environment and is ready to build scalable foundations for growth. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a background in operations, and experience fostering team culture. Opportunities for professional growth are available in this remote-first organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote-first flexible work environment

Direct collaboration with CEO

Clear growth path towards COO role

Qualifications

• Proven track record in operations, strategy, and project management.
• Skilled at balancing long-term vision with tactical execution.
• Experienced in HR, team building, and fostering positive culture.
• Strong ability to design and implement scalable systems.
• Comfortable with budgeting and financial stewardship.
• Able to define and use metrics to monitor performance.
• Comfortable working with a team, and leading change.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual strategic reviews and manage cross-departmental alignment.
• Own budget planning, financial reporting, and cost optimisation.
• Lead talent acquisition and maintain compensation frameworks.
• Manage contracts, legal reviews, and ensure compliance.
• Standardise and enforce SOPs and document management.

Skills

Operational management

Strategic planning

Project management

Team building

Financial stewardship

Data analysis

Leadership

SaaS tools proficiency

Tools

Xero

Stripe

Chargebee

Jira

Slack

GSuite

Job description

The Role

Join Atarim, our fast‑growing company revolutionising design collaboration. We’re looking for an Operations Lead to safeguard and strengthen the foundations that empower us to scale. As Operations Lead, you will own the operations of the business across multiple dimensions including Strategy, Finance, HR, Compliance, and General Operations. You will manage a team of two direct reports initially, with potential for team growth as the company scales.

We’re looking for someone who is driven, a strategic thinker who can take ownership of our operations whilst executing swiftly on the ground at the same time. Someone that thrives in a continuously changing SaaS environment, brings both structure and adaptability, and is motivated by building scalable foundations for long‑term success.

What You’ll Be Doing

The role includes, but is not limited to:

Strategy

• Lead annual strategic reviews, translating goals into rolling OKRs and roadmaps
• Manage cross‑departmental alignment so business units are moving cohesively
• Drive investor updates, scalability planning, and performance tracking

Finance

• Own budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimisation
• Supervise financial reporting, audits, and tax readiness
• Support fundraising readiness, maintaining investor‑facing data rooms
• Oversee and execute on payroll, accounts payable, invoicing, credit control and expense management

HR & Culture

• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, and continuous development programs
• Maintain compensation frameworks and benefits programs
• Embed Atarim’s values and culture into daily operations
• Manage performance reviews and remote‑first team cohesion

Compliance

• Manage contracts, legal reviews & counsel, compliance audits, and IP management
• Ensure ISO, SOC2, GDPR/CCPA compliance
• Build resilience through risk management and business continuity planning

General Operations

• Maintain corporate structure and fiscal planning
• Standardise and enforce SOPs and document management
• Co‑ordinate vendor relationships
• Oversee the company’s systems stack, prioritising integration and scalability
• Manage licenses, equipment records, and enforce data governance standards

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record in operations, strategy, and project management
• Strategic Operator: Skilled at balancing long‑term vision with tactical execution
• People‑Focused: Experienced in HR, team building, and fostering positive culture
• Process‑Driven: Strong ability to design and implement scalable systems
• Financial Acumen: Comfortable with budgeting, reporting, and financial stewardship, and navigating tools such as Xero, Stripe or Chargebee
• Data‑Oriented: Able to define and use metrics to monitor performance
• Leadership Skills: Comfortable working with a team, and leading changeAI & Tech‑Savvy: Leveraging AI in operational processes for speed and innovation. Proficiency with SaaS tools (Jira, Slack, GSuite, etc.) and system integrations

Bonus Points For

• Experience leading operations in SaaS scale‑ups with remote‑first/ distributed teams
• Knowledge of global labour laws and compliance frameworks
• Certifications in HR (e.g., SHRM, CIPD) or Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2)
• Change management and digital transformation experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• A rare opportunity to build and scale a company from the early stages up
• A remote‑first, flexible work environment that values autonomy and ownership
• Direct collaboration with the CEO and leadership of our business
• A clear growth path, with potential direct progression toward a COO role

Let’s Build the Future Together

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, take ownership of operations, and grow into a pivotal leadership role, we want to hear from you. Let’s create something extraordinary together!

Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting