Operations Manager (Part-Time, 18 hrs/week)

Yard B; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading creative studio in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to ensure smooth project execution and team alignment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations or project management, excellent organizational skills, and a capacity for clear communication with both creatives and clients. This part-time role offers 18 hours per week with a flexible work arrangement, ensuring a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Commitment to social and environmental good

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, studio management or agency project management.
• Calm, organized and comfortable working autonomously.
• Good at creating systems that actually get used.

Responsibilities

• Keep projects running smoothly across multiple clients.
• Support the Founder with planning, prioritisation and operations.
• Build and maintain clear, reliable customer journey processes.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Autonomy

Job description

Overview

Yard B is a creative studio specialising in film, animation and design. We’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to help bring clarity and structure to how Yard B runs day to day. The role is about making sure projects run smoothly, the team stays aligned, and clients experience a well run, thoughtful studio.

What you’ll do

• Keep projects running smoothly across multiple clients
• Support the Founder with planning, prioritisation and operations
• Build and maintain clear, reliable customer journey processes
• Organise calendars, schedules and studio logistics
• Liaise with the team to keep everyone aligned and on track
• Improve workflows, documentation and ways of working

What we\'re looking for

• Experience in operations, studio management or agency project management
• Calm, organised and comfortable working autonomously
• Good at creating systems that actually get used
• Clear communicator with both creatives and clients
• Happy working in a small studio where your impact is visible

The details

• 18 hours per week (6 hours per day, 3 days per week)
• £24,000 per year (pro-rated salary, £50,000 FTE)
• UK-based and ideally within commuting distance of Godalming, Surrey
• In-person meetings up to once per month
• Flexible working is built into how we operate

Our commitment to inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. Flexible working is built into how we operate, and we aim to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported and able to do their best work. If there’s anything we can do to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

A bit about us

Yard B is a creative studio specialising in film, animation and design. We help businesses, agencies and charities launch services, raise awareness and engage the people who matter to them.

We’re also committed to producing powerful, effective content while working in ways that benefit people and planet. That means:

• Supporting small, community-based enterprises
• Partnering long-term with charities close to our hearts
• Donating 5% of our time to pro bono work for good causes
• Investing in trusted carbon removal schemes

We’re also proud to be:

• Signatories of the Prompt Payment Code
• Certified as a Real Living Wage employer
• Supporters of rewilding and reforestation through Ecologi and Make it Wild
• Adopters of UK land via Wild Mosaic (dedicating land to each employee)
• Fully Carbon Literacy trained across all staff (Something we\'d arrange for you too)

We’re also mindful of our carbon impact and aim to keep operations efficient and responsible.