Operations Manager

Impact Recruitment Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing creative studios group is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee their London hub. This role involves managing operations, HR administration, and supporting US studios. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of operations management experience, be familiar with creative environments, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. If you're interested in making a significant impact in a dynamic team, this position offers a unique opportunity for ownership and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in operations management or a similar role.
• Experience in a creative or production setting such as photography, film, or media.
• Ability to work closely with founders and report directly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day studio operations in London.
• Act as operational partner to two founders.
• Own and improve systems, workflows, and documentation.
• Manage HR administration and compliance.
• Provide remote operational support to US studios.

Skills

Operations management experience

Creative production knowledge

Familiarity with scheduling tools

HR administration skills

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Interest in creative industries

Tools

CRMs

Project management systems

Job description

Impact Recruitment Group Ltd provided pay range

This range is provided by Impact Recruitment Group Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Operations Manager – Creative Studios

London-based + oversight of 2 international studios

3+ days in studio

Full-time, permanent

Clear progression as the business grows internationally

A fast-growing creative studios group is looking for an Operations Manager to keep its London hub running smoothly and support teams in the US. Working closely with two hands‑on founders, you’ll be the person who joins the dots between people, processes and studios across multiple locations. If you enjoy bringing order to creative environments and like having real ownership, this could be a great fit.

What you’ll be doing

• Overseeing day‑to‑day studio operations in London (bookings, shoots, payments, general running of the space)
• Acting as the operational partner to two founders, helping structure priorities and decision‑making
• Owning and improving systems, workflows and documentation so everything runs smoothly as the business grows
• Managing HR administration (contracts, onboarding, staff records, sensitive data) and supporting compliance
• Providing remote operational support to studios in the US, keeping communication and processes aligned

We’re keen to hear from people who:

• Have 2+ years in operations management (or a similar operations role)
• Have worked in a creative or production setting e.g. photography, film, theatre, media, entertainment or creative studios
• Is comfortable working closely with and reporting directly into the Founders
• Is confident using scheduling tools, CRMs, HR platforms and project management systems
• Is highly organised, comfortable with lots of moving parts and calm under pressure
• Communicates clearly and builds trust with a mix of creative and operational colleagues
• Is London‑based or easily commutable, and happy to be in the studio 3 days per week
• Is genuinely interested in the acting / creative world and how the industry works

This is an exciting company going through a period of growth requiring a senior, hands‑on candidate who loves making a creative environment run smoothly. They are looking for someone who can bring longevity to the role and continue to develop and expand with the business as they grow internationally. You’ll be joining at a point where the foundations are in place, but there is plenty of scope to refine and improve how things run as the business continues to grow.

If you enjoy making complex operations feel seamless and want to play a central role in a small, ambitious creative team, this role offers the chance to have real impact and ownership and could be the perfect fit for you! If tis sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you so please apply today for an immediate interview!

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Marketing Services and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution