Operations Manager

Camino Partners Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performance headhunting firm in Milton Keynes is seeking an Operations Manager to support the CEO and manage business operations amidst a fast-paced environment. The role requires significant project management experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain critical business functions efficiently. You will ensure that the CEO stays focused on key objectives while you manage the structured execution of operations and projects, driving high-value results across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, project management, or chief-of-staff-style role.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating across tools and suppliers.
• Strong written and verbal communication, especially contract-related.

Responsibilities

• Keep the CEO focused on revenue-driving tasks.
• Manage delivery from third-party partners and improve core systems.
• Lead execution of business-critical projects with minimal oversight.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Detail Orientation

Systematic Mindset

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Recruiter

Notion

Job description

Operations Manager

Staffing Scale-up

School Hours/Flexible

Milton Keynes

My client is a high-performance headhunting firm specialising in placing elite talent— quants, researchers, and engineers—into the world’s top hedge funds.

From the UK, they deliver into the heart of the US quant trading space.

Their work is high-stakes, high-value and tough. That means every deal counts—and the pressure to perform is real.

They’re now hiring to add to their support team who will act as the CEO’s operational right hand and help turn the chaos of a fast-moving niche business into structured execution.

You’ll sit at the centre of everything that keeps the business moving.

From managing third-party suppliers to owning our internal systems, chasing contracts, or helping build automations, you’ll be the calm in the storm.

This is a high-responsibility role designed for someone who thrives on clarity, structure, and impact.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

CEO Support & Prioritisation

• Keep the CEO focused on revenue-driving tasks

• Own follow-ups, reminders, and light delegation from the top

• Handle small but critical tasks that would otherwise slow us down Business Operations

• Manage delivery from third-party partners (tech, CRM, accounting, tools)

• Improve and maintain core systems (Salesforce, LinkedIn tools, Notion)

• Track key ops deliverables weekly (performance data, timelines, roadblocks)

Contracts & Compliance

• Review client and supplier contracts

• Track signatures, milestones, and commercial obligations

• Ensure nothing gets lost in the paper trail Projects & Implementation

• Lead execution of business-critical projects: new tools, campaigns, automation

• Own a roadmap, define scope, manage dependencies

• Deliver results with minimal oversight

General Office/Admin

• Invoicing, light bookkeeping liaison, records, scheduling, and internal admin

What You Need to Bring

Must-Haves:

• Experience in an operations, project management, or chief-of-staff-style role

• Demonstrable experience coordinating across tools, suppliers, and workstreams

• Strong written and verbal communication (especially in contract-related communications)

• A systems mindset — comfortable with digital tools, automations, and integrations

• High ownership mentality — proactive, detail-obsessed, unflappable

Nice-to-Haves:

• Familiarity with executive search, contingent business models, or professional services

• Experience supporting a founder/CEO directly

• Exposure to CRM systems (Salesforce), automation tools, AI/Chat GPT, or LinkedIn Recruiter

What Success Looks Like:

• The CEO can focus on deals and delivery, trusting you to run everything else

• No missed deadlines, lost contracts, or supplier drop-offs

• Tools and systems are humming in the background without friction

• Projects get delivered—on time, properly scoped, and measurable in impact