Thursday, October 30, 2025

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Head of Operations - Executive Search£50,000 - £65,000 | Central London | Fully Office-Based We’re partnering with a boutique executive search firm to find a Head of Operations - a pivotal role sitting at the heart of the business, overseeing both people and business operations while providing light-touch EA support to the Founders.The RoleAs Head of Operations, you’ll be the operational backbone of a fast-paced, ambitious search firm. You’ll work closely with the Founders to drive efficiency, manage business processes, and support continued growth.Key areas of responsibility include:Overseeing business operations - from systems, compliance, and finance coordination to internal processes and performance tracking.Leading people operations - onboarding, culture and HR admin.Acting as a trusted partner to the Founders - handling light EA duties such as diary management, meeting preparation, and occasional project support.Supporting the firm’s commercial strategy - identifying growth opportunities, and implementing operational improvements.About YouWe’re looking for someone with a strong background in recruitment or executive search operations, who understands the pace, the client demands, and the people-first nature of the industry.You’ll be:Exceptionally organised and commercially mindedConfident managing processes, people, and priorities simultaneouslyA natural problem-solver who can combine structure with adaptabilityKeen to play a central role in a growing, collaborative leadership team

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