Head of Administration

Head of Global Administration - Central London (Office Based) International Company

Overseeing Global Administration (worldwide) and providing a crucial employee engagement conduit. The role has many Chief of Staff style requirements whereby you will liaise with many departments, distil information and report back to the COO and occasionally the CEO.

The role is based within a very busy and performance driven team of 80 who are targeted and highly professional. You will be degree standard, professional and very well presented as you are representing the company across the board. The company is privately owned and pursues excellence.

The role requires someone with excellent corporate intelligence, a systems thinker and process builder as well as a problem solver. Your background will be in professional services, Private Equity or a very busy and target driven Family Office or similar.

The new Head of Operations will report into the COO, oversee that scope and work closely with HR and Corporate Operations (including legal and finance) to ensure an aligned approach.

Responsibilities

• The management of the Global Administration function - responsible for offices, facilities & services across the organisation (currently 8 offices);
• Overseeing the efficient and professional operation of the London headquarters, overseeing a facilities manager to ensure high standards and disciplined execution (and replicating that work globally);
• Overseeing the Administrative/EA team and providing assistance when required, working with HR and Corporate Operations with regard to London team engagement and management, individually and collectively.

This is a very important role for the company and your CV will demonstrate 5 years+ in a similar role of high responsibility within a professional services company similar in Operations/Administration.

Able to build relationships quickly and have top corporate and emotional intelligence, able to read the room and liaise with the COO with condensed and targeted information. You will be a great support to the COO in the management and running of the various offices and the effective handling of the administration.

A top understanding and working knowledge of the latest systems and procedures will add value to the company to streamline the processes. Excellent tech and AI knowledge is required; this is an "Orchestra Leader" role which has pace and requires top multi tasking skills.