Operations Manager. Art advisory. Hybrid. Contract - 12 months

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique art advisory in Mayfair is seeking an intuitive Operations Manager for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage team dynamics, and support financial functions while demonstrating strong leadership and organization skills in a sensitive business environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operations, people & project management experience.
• Background in creative or luxury industries required.

Responsibilities

• Support finance/bookkeeping/expenses management.
• Supervise day-to-day operations.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an intuitive Operations Manager to join a well-established and expanding boutique art advisory in Mayfair, on a 12-month contract. The role takes responsibility for team and administrative activities and the smooth running of day-to-day operations, acting as a central point for a range of operational, financial, and personnel functions.

They are looking for candidates with strong leadership and communication skills, who are willing to get stuck into whatever it takes to get the job done – no task too big or too small! They need someone diligent, detail-oriented, and very organized – who can demonstrate an understanding of the often sensitive nature of this business.

Three years plus of operations, people & project management experience, in a comparable business, with a background in creative or luxury industries, is required.

Competence in relevant software tools (e.g., MS Office, project management, and Google Sheets) is essential.

Contract – 1 year maternity cover, ASAP start.

Hours – 9 am - 5:30 pm.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Support finance / bookkeeping / expenses management across the company
2. Supervise day-to-day operations
3. Translate strategic goals into actionable plans
4. Progress & issue reporting to senior management
5. Manage budgets, schedules, and resources
6. Coordinate & facilitate actions between departments
7. Identify & implement process improvements
8. Address & resolve operational / personnel issues promptly
9. Liaise with vendors, service providers, & building management
10. Onboard new employees / maintain employee records
11. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations / company policies
12. Plan and organise office events / team trips

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