Operations Manager

Description:

A well-established recruitment business is seeking a commercially minded Operations Manager to join its central London team. This is a key role within the organisation, offering the opportunity to take ownership of operational strategy and execution in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of experience in a finance-led operations role within the recruitment sector and will be comfortable managing both day-to-day operations and long-term process improvements.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading operations across finance, compliance, systems, and internal processes
• Partnering with leadership to support commercial performance and strategic planning
• Managing financial processes including invoicing, forecasting, reporting, and budget oversight
• Ensuring efficient use and optimisation of internal tools (ATS, CRM, timesheets, etc.)
• Overseeing compliance and contractor documentation across permanent and contract placements
• Supporting internal hiring, onboarding, and office management
• Identifying opportunities for automation and improved efficiency

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years’ experience in a finance-led operations role within the recruitment or staffing industry
• Strong financial literacy and comfort working with numbers and commercial data
• Excellent organisation and project management skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence across teams
• Comfortable working in a high-performance, fast-paced environment