Fourteen People
Operations Manager, Creative Studio, 10 month maternity contract. Immediate Start. Hybrid. London
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Ready to be the operational heartbeat of a buzzing design studio? We’re looking for a sharp, proactive Operations Manager to keep a fast-paced, design-driven business running at full tilt during a 10-month maternity cover.
You’ll be the go-to problem-solver, the calm in the chaos, and the person who makes sure everything behind the scenes works beautifully, from finance to facilities and project support. If you love variety, thrive on organisation, and enjoy being at the centre of a creative studio, you’ll feel right at home.
You will lead on their upcoming office move later this year, perfect for someone who enjoys logistics, planning, and making big things happen.
What You’ll Own
- Keeping operational systems, processes, and compliance running smoothly
- Overseeing IT providers and ensuring the studio’s tech setup is seamless
- Supporting finance: cash flow, reporting, bookkeeping oversight, VAT/Tax coordination
- Provide secondary leadership oversight around onboarding & HR issues & HR systems
- Helping shape bids, marketing activity, and website updates
- Coordinating project invoicing, reporting, and PM tools
- Preparing agendas and action lists for leadership meetings
- Playing a key role in planning a future office relocation
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What You Bring
- Experience in operations and finance management within a creative, consultancy, or SME environment
- Strong grounding in finance admin, governance, and facilities
- Confidence managing external IT providers
- Working knowledge of Xero
- A natural organiser with excellent communication skills
- Calm, collaborative energy, even when things get busy
- Experience supporting or managing an office move
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At Fourteen People, we are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age or any other protected characteristics. We understand there is still much to be done as we partner with our clients to create and improve robust recruitment processes that will improve diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Fourteen People Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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