Administrative Operations Senior Manager (6-month FTC)

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.