Operations Manager - biotech company
| Posting date: | 07 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V 6DB |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4694542_1749317913 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a dynamic and growing biotech company focused on innovation and collaboration who are looking for a proactive, adaptable, and highly organised Operations Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a pivotal role that touches every part of the business - from HR and finance to facilities and IT - and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Your new role
You'll be heavily involved in the day-to-day operations of the business, liaising with colleagues from lab scientists through to C-suite leaders and external vendors.
The role is permanent, and based in London, with the potential for 1 day/week working from home.
Major responsibilities will include:
- Act as the operational backbone of the business, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of the office and facilities.
- Serve as the first point of contact for all HR-related queries; support policy development and employee relations.
- Support payroll, vendor payments, and invoicing processes, working with finance support.
- Manage relationships with service providers and facilities teams to ensure a well-maintained and functional workspace.
- Oversee office management tasks including supplies and space planning.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including basic IT setup and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate closely with the executive team, to support strategic and operational initiatives.
- Drive and complete operational projects with initiative and attention to detail.
- Maintain and improve internal processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures across HR, finance, and facilities.
For more senior candidates there is an alternative, 9 month contract, role operating at an Operations Lead/Director level paying a generous package for a biotech company in London.
What you'll need to succeed
As well as strong organisational skills and an ability to work well in a fast-paced environment other requirements include:
- Proven experience in an operations, office management, or HR-focused role, ideally in a startup or SME environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- Comfortable wearing multiple hats and switching between tasks and functions with ease.
- Solid understanding of HR practices and processes (CIPD not required).
- Basic IT literacy and confidence in handling common tech issues (e.g., password resets, account setup).
- Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
- A self-starter with a "doer and finisher" mindset who takes ownership and follows through.
What you'll get in return
You'll be a major part of how the business runs on a day-to-day basis, with significant exposure to C-suite leaders and external vendors. There are plenty of opportunities to learn from a highly experienced team and you'll be supporting a business which is developing truly innovative, life-saving therapies.
As well as a good salary package, there is also a bonus and a generous leave allowance plus other benefits.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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