Average Operations Manager salary in the UK

Operations Manager - London Hybrid working £50-75k basic + equity This role is with an up-and-coming biotech startup who are on a mission to accelerate the development of more productive and sustainable foods and crops. They're currently building the world's first ML-driven target discovery platform, specifically targeting the under-served space of crop gene-editing. Their approach draws inspiration from recent advancements in the drug discovery space, incorporating cutting-edge technology to build a best-in-class discovery platform for plant sciences. Operations Manager overview: They are seeking an experienced Operations Lead to streamline financial, legal, and administrative workflows and support strategic business planning. In this role, you will oversee daily operations of the company, ensuring optimal efficiency to support growth objectives. You'll work closely with the CEO to maintain and evolve cross-functional operational strategies, in particular, as they prepare for expansion of customer collaborations and upcoming funding rounds. This is an ideal position for someone with robust operations experience looking for a dynamic, multi-faceted role within biotech. It's an incredibly exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a truly global and transformative mission. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is passionate about impact, please read on! Operations Manager Responsibilities: Core Operational & Finance: Managing financial tasks such as invoicing, payroll, expense claims & employee benefit schemes in coordination with their outsourced accounting team; ensuring compliance with financial regulations.Legal & Compliance: Overseeing legal correspondence & contract management for employees, contractors, suppliers & HMRC; ensuring all business activities comply with regulatory requirements & necessary insurance policies are in place.People & HR: Developing & implementing HR strategies that foster a productive workplace, including recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and retention programs; adapting HR practices to support business scaling.Office Management: Ensuring all team members have the resources & environment needed to succeed, from physical workspace & facilities, to tools & technologies. Additional / Development Areas Financial Management: Working with the CEO to manage financial health, including cash flow & budgeting; preparing financial reports for investors.Strategic Planning: Assisting in market research, business modelling & organisational planning; contributing to setting and tracking of strategic objectives.Business Development Support: Engaging in lead generation & accounts planning to support business growth. Operations Manager requirements - Core =5 years relevant industry experienceProven experience in operations management with track record of enhancing operational efficiency in a growing startupStrong understanding of financial processes, legal compliance & human resources managementExcellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication & interpersonal skills, capable of building strong working relationships & effectively conveying information at all levelsLeadership capabilities with ability to drive change & influence company culture Nice-to-have Familiarity with the agricultural technology or biotechnology sectorsExperience in an ML-first technology startup / scale-up Benefits Competitive salary & equity optionsUnlimited holidayBenefits packageCareer development opportunities as the company scales rapidlyOwnership of ambitious, mission-driven work with real-world impactVibrant, innovative & supportive work environment with a committed teamAccess to conferences, events & professional development resources If this looks interesting and you tick a lot of the boxes, then apply right away!

RT Consulting are an ERS award winning consultancy that drives innovation and transformation in key sectors, including Defence, Local & Central Government, Policing and Transport. Our Associates are challenged to bring expert knowledge and creativity to our programmes in order to drive sustainable and long-term change. We are expanding our RT Society of Associates as a result of our continued success and therefore we are interested in speaking with Operation Managers and Operation Delivery Managers who hold experience in the following areas: You need to hold active: SC clearance. Change and TransformationProgramme and Project DeliveryManage predictable peaks in service demandWorking collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to ensure service delivery to customers via an integrated and co-ordinated cross-functional effort through life.Coordinate the implementation of change to requirements in response to cost and time pressures to ensure delivery to the customer meets expectations.Manage resources, monitoring actual spend and updating forecasts accordingly to ensure the integrated support meets customer requirements fully within the agreed budget.Secure Projects RT Consultants can work across some of the largest, most complex programmes of work being delivered across the UK and Globally. As a member of our RT Society, we aim to offer you as much support and project continuity as possible. Our RT Society, which is made up of our interim and permanent consultants, offer specialist expertise across our capability areas of expertise such as Project Management, Procurement, Commercial, Planning and Cost, to deliver real strategic and innovative solutions to our partners. If you have the skills then please message me for a confidential chat with Fi Leung.

A growing Insurance Broker, known for their quality focus and service excellence, is recruiting an Operations Manager to work across all areas of the business. As Operations Manager you will play a pivotal role in streamlining processes, improving systems and enhancing documentation to drive business efficiency and contribute to their continued growth trajectory. This position offers a great opportunity for a talented individual to really contribute to the success of the business and to be a highly valued member of their Senior Management Team. Responsibilities of the Operations Manager role include: Ownership of operational processes with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement strategies to enhance operational performance.Drive initiatives to expand operational excellence across the Broking, Underwriting and Claims functions.Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and refine systems and procedures to streamline workflows.Delivery and ongoing management of the Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and FCA rules.Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track operational performance, analyse trends, for Management reporting and decision-making purposes.Implement risk mitigation strategies and controls, including an internal audit framework.Oversee relationships with external vendors and service providers, and monitor service levels.Liaise with all departments, facilitating communication and collaboration. To be successful as an Operations Manager you will demonstrate: Proven experience across the Insurance industry with examples of how you have improved processes.Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions.Desire to create a culture of continuous improvement.Knowledge of Acturis is advantageous.Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards governing Insurance operations.Ability to adapt to manage multiple priorities effectively. Benefits Competitive pay and bonuses.Generous Employer contribution to the workplace Pension, along with 3 x salary life assurance.Up to 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with options to flex up or down. Also days off for volunteering activities.Financial support and rewards for study towards achieving professional qualifications.Reward schemes in place to recognise your achievements.