Chief of Staff/Operations Manager

Head of Operations required for a well known Interior Design Studio based in central London. This is a unique opportunity partnering and supporting a high profile founder to help drive the business to the next level. 

You will be responsible for overseeing the commercial side of the business; checking viability of requests for work, creating fee structures, allocating work and negotiating contracts, license agreements and partnership deals across the UK and US. 

Managing internal operations is an integral part of the role, allowing the founder to concentrate of the creative side of the business. You will oversee financial budgets, regularly liaise with the Accountant, develop HR processes and policies, developing a people strategy and manage suppliers and contractors.

We are looking for someone who is confident in a client facing role, as well as being commercially astute, with strong business acumen and solid experience managing the operations of an SME company. 

Ideally you will be educated to degree level ideally in a business related or academic subject. 

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