Operations Manager - Maternity Cover
Posted 4 days ago by Heatherwick Studio
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Heatherwick Studio is looking for an Operations Manager to cover a 12-month maternity leave, focusing on the centralisation and optimisation of administrative processes across their global studio. This role is pivotal in streamlining workflows, enhancing efficiency, and implementing change. The successful candidate will lead a team and ensure compliance with data protection regulations while collaborating with senior leaders. Proven experience in operations or administration leadership is essential for this impactful position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Standardise and roll out admin processes across the studio.
- Lead and develop a team of Executive Assistants, Team Assistants, and a Document Controller.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection.
- Oversee document control, SharePoint standards, and project support.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and the Quality Group to embed best practices.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in operations or administration leadership.
- Strong project management and change management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Heatherwick Studio is seeking an Operations Manager for a 12-month maternity cover to lead the centralisation and optimisation of administrative processes across our global studio. This is a new role with a big impact—streamlining workflows, improving efficiency, and driving change.
What You’ll Do
- Standardise and roll out admin processes across the studio.
- Lead and develop a team of Executive Assistants, Team Assistants, and a Document Controller.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection.
- Oversee document control, SharePoint standards, and project support.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and the Quality Group to embed best practices.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in operations or administration leadership.
- Strong project management and change management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
We expect all studio members to work together with honesty and integrity, and to have genuine care for each other. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered without regard to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, neurodiversity status or disability status. We encourage all people from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply. If you want any help with your application, please let us know.