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People & Operations Manager
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- Hybrid / Private Medical Insurance / International Environment - A Japanese architecture company is currently recruiting a People & Operations Manager to join its growing UK business.
The People & Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing finance, HR, administration and office operations while supporting the continued growth of the UK subsidiary. This role will work closely with the headquarters in Japan, external partners, and the UK leadership team to build efficient operational processes.
The ideal candidate should have experience in business operations, office management, or HR operations, together with Business level of fluency in English.
(Ref: SE47483 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)
Main Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the UK office
- Develop and improve operational processes and internal workflows
- Coordinate finance operations including invoice processing, expenses, budgets, and financial reporting
- Support HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll administration, and employee records
- Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies
- Liaise with external accountants, legal advisers, payroll providers, and other business partners
- Support the leadership team with operational planning, reporting, meetings, and company events
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Ideal Candidate
- At least 4 years' experience in operations, office management, business administration, HR operations, or a similar role
- Experience working within a start-up, scale-up, or high-growth environment
- Experience supporting finance and HR functions
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Business level of fluency in English
- Japanese language ability would be advantageous
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Conditions
- Location: London
- Working Style: hybrid
- Salary: £45,000-£75,000 per annum depending on experience
- Job Type: permanent, full-time
- Start: from November 2026 (Planning)
- Benefits: pension contribution, private medical insurance, learning and development budget
*All applicants for the People & Operations Manager position must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support. *We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.
If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.
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