Operations Manager Rutgers UK seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the set up and smooth running of key operational services in a small, dynamic environment. This full-time role offers an excellent opportunity to manage and facilitate a variety of business functions, including human resources, finance, procurement, auditing, space management, health and safety, and other general projects. The ideal candidate thrives in complex and evolving settings, bringing a proactive and adaptable approach. Confident in both the hands-on detail of operations and the bigger strategic picture, balancing compliance, employee engagement, and process implementation. The position delivers business operations services, administrative functions, and managerial support to ensure efficient and cost-effective operational execution. It plays a vital role working with colleagues in, and aligned to, Rutgers UK, ensuring that appropriate contracts are entered into. Essential functions Provide hands-on operational support; this is not a purely strategic role and requires involvement in day-to-day activities, such as services, systems, and policy, including employee benefits, payroll, and expenses. Operational Support and Procurement Establish and manage the operational structure for Rutgers UK to ensure efficiency and productivity by streamlining workflows, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. Assess internal expertise in functional areas, such as accounting, human res