C&C Search is currently recruiting a Business Operations Manager for a highly successful private equity-backed pensions business based the City. This is an exciting 13-month fixed-term contract offering hybrid working, a collaborative culture, significant ownership, and the opportunity to play a central role in business operations, employee engagement, workplace experience, and internal communications.
All about the role and company I would be working for!
Position: Business Operations Manager (13-Month FTC) reporting into the COO, with responsibility for business operations, office management, SharePoint ownership, internal communications, workplace experience and employee engagement.
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + completion bonus
Hybrid set up: Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Benefits: Full benefits
What they do: A fast-growing, private equity-backed pensions organisation delivering innovative solutions within the pensions and financial services sector.
Size of company: Small
Company culture and what makes them great to work for:
This organisation combines the professionalism and pace of a growing financial services business with the warmth and collaboration of a smaller team. The Business Operations Manager will work closely with senior stakeholders and have genuine ownership across business operations, employee experience and internal communications. The company is experiencing an exciting period of growth, with multiple strategic projects underway, making this a fantastic opportunity for a Business Operations Manager who enjoys variety, visibility and making a real impact.
The team is supportive, sociable and highly collaborative, placing significant value on culture, colleague engagement and continuous improvement. The Business Operations Manager will sit at the heart of the organisation and play a key role in ensuring the business continues to operate effectively while maintaining an excellent employee experience.
Key responsibilities for this Business Operations Manager position:
• Lead the day-to-day management of business operations, facilities and workplace experience to ensure a smooth, efficient and compliant office environment
• Own and develop SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and internal information resources, driving best practice and user adoption across the business
• Manage and maintain the corporate website, ensuring content remains relevant, engaging and up to date
• Create and coordinate internal communications, including newsletters and employee engagement initiatives
• Organise company events, team socials, culture programmes and external corporate activities
• Support facilities management, health and safety compliance, business continuity planning and operational risk management
• Manage office suppliers, budgets and workplace services to maintain an outstanding colleague experience
• Develop and support on-boarding processes and operational controls across key business functions
• Provide occasional Executive Assistant support and wider team assistance where required
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
What background and experience are the company looking for?
The successful Business Operations Manager will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Key requirements include:
• Strong experience within Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Office Manager, Business Support Manager or Workplace Experience roles
• Advanced knowledge of SharePoint and Microsoft Teams, with experience driving engagement and adoption across organisations
• Experience managing internal communications and employee engagement activities
• Website management experience, ideally using WordPress
• Knowledge of facilities management, office operations, health and safety and business continuity processes
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to work closely with senior leaders
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience within financial services, pensions, private equity, professional services or consultancy environments would be highly advantageous
• A hands-on approach, strong emotional intelligence and a genuine passion for creating an exceptional workplace experience
Please apply online asap for this position, if your experience aligns and sounds like you!
For this role C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.
Job ref: AK1351132
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