Senior Operations Manager

Overview

We’re looking for a high-impact operator to report to the COO (and work closely with the CEO) of this international, PE-backed consulting & advisory business continue to drive strategic alignment, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture across the business. If you thrive in fast-paced, senior-level environments and love turning ideas into action — this role is for you.

This is a newly created role, so first you will work closely with the COO to agree the areas of responsibility and priorities based around your respective skills and expertise.

You will work closely with 30+ UK department heads as well as communicating, listening and working with global stakeholders to ensure that the design, implementation and delivery of strategic plans including analysing operational and budgetary progress and outcomes.

In summary…

• Drive a high-performance culture and ensure teams stay aligned with strategic priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape and deliver divisional strategy, tracking progress and driving improvement.
• Represent the CEO/COO in key internal and external meetings, ensuring clarity, influence, and strong follow-through.
• Oversee daily operations — ensuring efficiency, compliance, risk management, and consistent standards across the division.
• Lead cross-functional projects and support financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations, and leadership communications that guide decision-making.

The successful candidate is likely to be a graduate and/or professionally qualified, but could come from a variety of backgrounds. You may have qualified / practiced in areas as diverse as finance, legal, commercial, operations, consulting, people and more - but the key is your positive attitude to continuous improvement and and your commitment to delivering it while developing strong stakeholder relationships at all levels through to Board.

It is likely that some of the following statements will resonate with you…

• Proven operator with experience supporting senior executives in business management or operations within legal or professional services.
• Exceptional stakeholder influencer who builds trusted relationships fast and handles senior interactions with confidence.
• Strategic thinker able to turn vision into structured, actionable, measurable plans.
• Financially sharp, comfortable with budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Project leader with a track record of delivering complex, cross-team initiatives at pace.
• Clear, compelling communicator able to cut through complexity and influence at all levels.
• Proactive problem-solver with analytical strength and a “make it happen” mindset.

This business is hungry & growing, this role is there to be designed and delivered. A 2 dimensional job advert does not accurately explain the possible - so apply for a more detailed, confidential discussion.