Operations Manager

Place Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency has a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Operations UK in Mayfair, focusing on the operational functions of a global Private Equity firm. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in operations management within high-level environments, especially in Private Equity. Responsibilities encompass HR management, project oversight, and facilities management. This role is ideal for a highly capable and organised individual with excellent communication skills and an ability to handle a busy workload.

Benefits

Private medical care

Travel insurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience as an Operations/Office Manager in a high-level environment.
• Strong understanding of Private Equity operations.
• Ability to handle a busy role with calm and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR processes including onboarding and offboarding.
• Oversee benefits including private medical and income protection.
• Ensure efficient running of facilities and contractors.
• Manage IT facility and contractors for phone, AV, and security.
• Handle project management for various initiatives.
• Process UK accounting and ensure financial compliance.
• Deliver effective operations management.

Skills

HR management

Operations management

Project management

Financial compliance

Excellent communication

Education

Graduate calibre

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic new 1-year FTC role for a Private Equity client based in Mayfair. We are looking for a superhero to take on this position. A background in a similar position in a global Private Equity or Investment firm is a must for this position. This is a busy role working for one of the world's top Investment firms and requires a highly capable, bright, and organised person with a knowledgeable background.

Position

Head of Operations UK - Responsible for the operational function of the UK office of this global Private Equity firm.

Responsibilities

This role requires a wide range of duties, including;

• HR -onboarding, offboarding, referencing, maternity, paternity, sickness, staff management and relations, enforcement of company policy, absence and holiday records.
• Benefits - to include private medical care, travel insurance, income protection and soft benefits.
• Facilities - Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the facilities and contractors.
• IT
  Managing the UK IT facility and phone, AV and security contractors. Ensuring stock levels are maintained.
• Health and Safety
• Project management - including building projects, charity engagement, Art Management, London office, UK events
• Accounting - Processing UK accounting
• Financial compliance
• Operations Management
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced Operations/Office Manager who has previously worked at the top level and has an excellent understanding of Private Equity. You will be calm, diplomatic, and able to handle a busy role, always working at the highest level. Excellent communication skills and being a good judge of character are crucial for this position.

Qualifications & Profile

• The ideal candidate will be of graduate calibre with a dedicated approach to your work. This is a fantastic firm to work for with an impressive office space in the heart of Mayfair.