Business Operations Manager

Business Operations Manager Location: Southam, Warwickshire (fully office based) Salary: £40,000 with equity opportunity for the right person Hours: Monday to Friday — 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 16:00 finish on Fridays The Role We are recruiting a senior Business Operations Manager for a highly respected, well-established professional services business based in Southam. The business works with a private, high net worth client base and operates within a regulated environment, dealing regularly with lawyers, auditors and external stakeholders on behalf of its clients. This is a hands-on leadership role at the heart of the business. The Managing Director is increasingly focused externally, and the right person will take full operational ownership of the office — managing the team, driving standards, ensuring client work moves through efficiently and that nothing falls through the cracks. This is not a junior administration role. It requires someone with genuine presence, the confidence to manage people and hold them accountable, and the professionalism to represent the business with a discerning, private client base. Key Responsibilities * Taking day-to-day operational control of the office, ensuring work is prioritised and completed to deadlines * Overseeing and coordinating workloads across the team, setting clear expectations and following up daily * Acting as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring a professional, responsive and discreet service at all times * Liaising with external stakeholders including lawyers, auditors and regulators * Overseeing compliance-related administration, including client onboarding and documentation * Addressing issues promptly and professionally, including performance, accountability and handovers * Spotting problems early and resolving them before they escalate * Creating structure, consistency and high standards across the office What We Are Looking For * Proven experience in a Business Operations Manager, Office Manager, Operations Manager or similar senior leadership role * Background in professional services — legal, accountancy, compliance, financial services, wealth management or similar — would be an advantage but is not essential * Experience working with or supporting a private, high-end or demanding client base * Strong people management skills, including the ability to have difficult conversations when needed * Highly organised, proactive and detail-focused * A calm, professional and resilient individual — firm when needed, but never aggressive * Confident dealing with senior stakeholders and external professionals * Comfortable working within a regulated, process-driven environment * Fully happy to be office-based in Southam, Monday to Friday What's on Offer * Senior leadership role with genuine autonomy and day-to-day ownership of the business * Close working relationship with the Managing Director * Stable, established business with a long-standing reputation and loyal client base * Early Friday finish — 4pm every week * Long-term progression and a genuine equity opportunity for the right person