Senior Operations Manager - Maternity Contract

30-04-2026
Job Type
Contract
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Creative
Division
Business Support
Job Title
Operations Manager
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
GBP £40,000.00 - GBP £50,000.00
Job ID
178532

Job Description

Senior Operations Manager – FTC
Central London

Hybrid
9–12 Month Contract

ASAP start

£40,000 - £50,000

 

A fantastic opportunity for a highly experienced Operations Manager with strong systems expertise to join a fast-paced, creative, and event-led business on a maternity cover contract.

This is a pivotal role sitting at the centre of the organisation, responsible for overseeing systems, workflows, data, contracts, and cross-functional operations. You will act as a key operational lead, ensuring the smooth running of the business while driving process improvement and efficiency across teams.

What you’ll do:

  • Own and manage core business systems, including Monday.com and wider operational tools
  • Oversee end-to-end workflows, ensuring processes are followed, improved, and optimised
  • Act as a key escalation point for operational and systems-related issues
  • Support finance processes including payment runs and reporting inputs (systems-side)
  • Manage contract administration, renewals, and supplier/client documentation
  • Ensure data accuracy across systems and produce operational reporting insights
  • Work cross-functionally to improve communication, efficiency, and workflow alignment
  • Support onboarding and training for new team members on systems and processes

 

Who you are:

  • Proven experience in a Senior Operations, Business Operations, or Systems-focused role 
  • Experience within a start-up or a similar environment 
  • Experience working with workflow tools such as Monday.com, CRM systems, or similar platforms
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and process discipline
  • Confident operating across multiple teams and senior stakeholders
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-led approach
  • Experience across contracts, finance processes, HR, or cross-functional operations highly desirable
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative, or high-growth environment

 

REF: AA178532