Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 01 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.0 to £70,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £65,000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS1 6BX |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4751745_1764609220 |
Summary
Your new company
An intimate and dynamic advisory firm focused on delivering exceptional client service and strategic growth.
Work Pattern
Hybrid
4 day week considered
Your new role
- Take full ownership of our operational and support functions, enabling the CEO to focus on growth and client delivery.
- Oversee a wide range of areas including finance, HR, property, compliance, IT, and supplier management.
- Prepare monthly reporting packs and manage agendas for senior meetings.
- Coordinate HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Manage office property matters, ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
- Maintain statutory compliance, company records, and regulatory requirements including GDPR and health & safety.
- Oversee IT systems and outsourced providers, ensuring security and efficiency.
- Organise firm-wide events, including away days and team gatherings.
- Drive process improvements, resolve operational issues proactively, and ensure smooth day-to-day business operations.
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience managing operations across finance, HR, compliance, and IT within a small business environment.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working with outsourced suppliers and managing contracts.
- High levels of integrity, discretion, and trustworthiness.
- Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused approach with sound judgement.
- Familiarity with financial systems and process improvement; knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Dynamics CRM is desirable.
What you'll get in return
- Bonus schemes available
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Equity Incentive
- Private Health Cover
- Death in Service & Income Protection
- Workplace Pension Scheme
What you need to do now
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