Operations & Executive Support Manager
Operations & Executive Support Manager
Manchester | Hybrid | £35,000–£40,000
Join a High-Growth Business at a Pivotal Moment
Are you highly organised, proactive and ready to become the trusted right-hand support to a CEO?
This is a rare opportunity to join a new and rapidly expanding business at the ground floor. With exciting growth plans already underway, we’re looking for a dynamic and committed Operations & Executive Support Manager who can help shape the company’s future.
We’re seeking someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is confident building structure, and has experience within property, construction, compliance or technical service sectors.
As the CEO’s operational partner, you’ll play a key role in building systems, improving workflows and ensuring the business runs efficiently day to day. You will handle a wide breadth of responsibilities, including:
Executive & Operational Support
Acting as the CEO’s trusted right-hand person
Managing diaries, priorities, communications and follow-up actions
Coordinating with clients, contractors and external partners
Supporting business planning, decision-making and project delivery
Overseeing operational workflows from instruction to completion
Tracking KPIs, SLAs and performance metrics
Identifying issues, bottlenecks and implementing improvements
Supporting the admin team, field technicians and schedulers
Creating and improving Standard Operating Procedures
Implementing better tools, systems and processes as the business scales
Overseeing expenses, invoice chasing and financial admin
Coordinating with accountants and handling subcontractor payments
We are looking for someone who brings a strong mix of operational capability, people skills and commercial awareness.
Essential
Proven experience supporting a CEO, senior leader or founder
Background in compliance, construction, property services, facilities, engineering or similar operational sectors
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Experience improving systems, workflow and processes
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
Confident coordinating teams and holding others accountable
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal
Professional discretion when handling confidential information
Comfortable working autonomously and anticipating needs
🌱 What’s In It for You?
Salary £35,000–£40,000
Hybrid working – Manchester base
The chance to join at the foundation stage of a growing company
Real influence, visibility and career progression
A supportive CEO who values partnership, initiative and growth
A varied role where no two days are the same
Contact Zest4Talent today for further information.
#OperationsManager #ExecutiveSupport #ManchesterJobs #HiringNow #ComplianceJobs #ConstructionJobs #BusinessSupport #CareerOpportunity #ZestForTalent #RecruitmentSpecialists