- Company Name
- Nest Pensions
- Job Title
- Business Operations Manager (FTC)
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Business Operations Manager (Fixed‑Term Contract)
**Role Summary:**
Proactive manager responsible for maintaining and improving risk management, finance, procurement, and overall operational processes during a defined period. Acts as a central partner to ensure smooth workflow, high‑quality documentation, and effective supplier/contract coordination within a professional services environment.
**Expactations:**
- Deliver continuous operational support with minimal supervision.
- Uphold compliance and risk standards across finance and procurement activities.
- Produce clear, user‑friendly reports, dashboards, and logs.
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships across internal teams and external partners.
- Adapt to hybrid working model and attend office as required.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Manage day‑to‑day finance administration and procurement processes, including public‑sector contracts.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks; maintain risk registers.
- Coordinate central planning, scheduling, and cross‑functional workstreams.
- Oversee supplier and contract management, ensuring performance and compliance.
- Create and maintain business documentation, spreadsheets, and visual dashboards.
- Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and financial forecasting.
- Facilitate communication via SharePoint, Teams, and other collaboration tools.
**Required Skills:**
- Proven experience in procurement, financial administration, and risk management (public‑sector exposure a plus).
- Strong operations management background, preferably in professional services.
- Advanced MS Office skills: Excel (pivot tables, formulas), PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with SharePoint and Teams.
- Excellent organization, time‑management, multitasking, and attention to detail.
- Ability to produce high‑quality, user‑friendly documentation and analytical dashboards.
- Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building capabilities.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, CIPS, Risk Management) advantageous but not mandatory.