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Administrative Country Manager

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: Hays
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-28
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Business Administration, Administrative Management, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
URGENTLY REQUIRED Your new company A rapidly growing international organisation is seeking an experienced Administrative Country Manager to take ownership of its UK administrative, regulatory, and operational functions. You will be supporting a major project based in Norwich and acting as the key link between UK operations, external advisors, and their global headquarters. This organisation values compliance, structure, and clear communication, and needs a trusted professional who can ensure the UK entity runs smoothly and remains fully compliant.

Your new role As the Administrative Country Manager, you will be responsible for the full UK administrative framework, including statutory compliance, financial coordination, HR administration, and operational support.

Your duties will include:
Managing UK corporate compliance with Companies House, HMRC, auditors, and legal advisors Coordinating statutory filings, PAYE, VAT (if applicable), and maintaining corporate registers Overseeing accounting activities via external accountants, including cash flow, payments, costs and budget oversight Managing payroll, employment contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and benefits Working with immigration advisors on visas and work permits if required Providing operational support across contracts, insurance, suppliers, office management, and facilities Acting as the UK point of contact for headquarters and preparing regular updates for senior leadership This role is not sales focus ed – it is a vital administrative and operational leadership position.

What you'll need to succeed You will be successful in this role if you have:
Strong experience in UK administrative, operational, or compliance management Confidence liaising with regulators such as Companies House and HMRC A solid understanding of UK employment processes and HR administration

Experience with financial oversight, audits, and working with external accountants Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills The ability to work independently, proactively, and handle a wide range of responsibilities Strong communication skills and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear actions What you'll get in return The opportunity to take ownership of a country-level function for an international organisation A varied, impactful role supporting a major project in Norwich Autonomy, trust, and the chance to shape compliant and efficient operations Direct engagement with senior leadership and meaningful influence on UK processes A supportive environment where your expertise is valued What you need to do now If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity and ready to step into a key operational role, please get in touch today.

This is an urgent vacancy, and suitable candidates will be contacted immediately for interviews commencing the week of January 26th. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.  4763754
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