Contract length: 12 months - 32 hours per week. Potential to be extended
Location: UK & Ireland
About the Role
A growing, innovative organisation in the life sciences sector is seeking a Business Operations Manager to support the UK & Ireland team. This role is central to ensuring efficient, well-coordinated, and compliant business operations across the region.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operational activities while also coordinating major meetings, congresses, and internal events. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys managing multiple priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the smooth running of day-to-day business operations across the UK & Ireland team
- Coordinate planning and logistics for meetings, congresses, and internal events
- Provide administrative and operational support across multiple teams
- Manage contracts, invoices, and purchase order processes
- Ensure adherence to internal processes and compliance requirements
- Support the development and distribution of marketing and operational materials
- Maintain inventory and lifecycle management of materials, including version control and reprints
- Coordinate with external partners and vendors to support operational activities
- Work cross-functionally with teams including Marketing, Finance, Market Access, and Medical
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in business operations, office management, or a similar role
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with CRM systems, contract management, and finance processes is desirable
- Experience in life sciences, healthcare, or a regulated industry is preferred
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
For more information, please contact Holly Bird at Barrington James.
hbird@barringtonjames.com
