Operations & Administration Manager - Edinburgh | Hybrid (6-Month FTC)

An exciting opportunity has opened within a leading international professional services firm for an experienced Operations & Administration Manager to lead and transform a high-performing administrative support function across multiple teams.  This is a senior leadership role suited to someone who thrives in fast-paced professional environments, enjoys driving operational excellence, and has a proven track record of leading managers and improving service delivery at scale.

What you’ll be responsible for:
  • • Leading multiple administrative and operational support teams
  • • Driving service excellence across the business
  • • Managing and developing Team Leads and senior administrators
  • • Improving operational efficiency, processes, and resource planning
  • • Partnering with senior stakeholders, including Directors and Partners
  • • Embedding quality, governance, and performance standards
  • • Leading recruitment, succession planning, and capability development
  • • Acting as a trusted operational leader across the organisation
What we’re looking for:
  • • Significant senior-level administration or operations experience within professional services or a regulated environment
  • • Strong people leadership experience managing managers/team leads
  • • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • • Commercial awareness with a solutions-focused mindset
  • • Proven ability to drive operational improvements and performance outcomes
  • • Resilient, organised, and confident operating in a complex business environment
Please note: This opportunity is only open to candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

If you’re an experienced operational leader ready to step into a visible and influential role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or message directly for a confidential conversation.