Operations and HR Manager – Private Equity £80k - £90k
Based in the West End, my client is a long-established Private Equity firm focused on backing high-growth businesses across emerging markets.
An opportunity has arisen as HR and Operations Manager, reporting into the HR and Operations Director for 15 – 20 months and then slotting effortlessly into his place when the Director retires. In other words, this is a well-planned, well thought out extended combined apprenticeship and handover .
The Role will include:
Responsibilities
Operations
* Maintain compliance (KYC) and support data protection processes.
* Coordinate investment committee logistics and related communications.
* Manage central inbox, electronic signatures, and fund administrator liaison.
* Assist with insurance renewals, investor communications, and policy updates.
HR
* Manage employee relations, HR administration, and immigration processes.
* Oversee payroll, benefits, performance management, and HR systems/records.
* Lead recruitment, onboarding, internships, mentoring, and training initiatives.
* Support investor due diligence and HR data/reporting requirements.
The Candidate must have
* Excellent communication skills – Clear, confident written and verbal communication at all levels.
* Strong analytical ability – Interprets data to drive sound decisions and efficiency.
* Adaptable and agile – Comfortable operating across multiple disciplines.
* Exceptional attention to detail – Accurate and thorough in all tasks.
* Effective problem-solver – Resolves issues calmly and constructively.
* Highly organised – Manages competing priorities with ease.
* Solid project management capability – Delivers projects on time and to standard.
* Proactive mindset – Takes initiative and anticipates needs.
* Sound HR and employment law knowledge – Strong grasp of best practice and regulatory requirements.
The Candidate’s Experience
* Ideally a CIPD qualification
* At least 7 years of UK experience, the majority of that experience must be in Private Equity although depending on responses, other Alternative Investment experience might do. PE backed firms do not count!!!!!
* A track record of longevity. This client will not accept anyone who moves every couple of years.
* Strong and relevant Bachelors degree
Other things to note
* There will be no visa sponsorship for this position
* 4 days will be in the office with 1 day working from home.
* Regrettably I will not be able to respond to applications who do not match this job description. Although if you are closely aligned but not right, I shall try.