People & Operations Manager

Overview

Benefits: pension contribution, private medical insurance, learning and development budget. Hybrid / Private Medical Insurance / International Environment.

A Japanese architecture company is recruiting a People & Operations Manager to join its growing UK business.

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

Ideal Candidate / Qualifications

• 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

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.

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