HR and Business Operations (People and Ops Lead)Fast-Growing Autonomous Systems Company KEY POINTSOffice based role in Paddington, LondonSenior, hands-on People and Operations roleOpportunity to build the People and Ops function from the ground upWork directly with the COO and leadership teamClear pathway to Director / C-suite levelSalary up to 80,000 depending on experience ABOUT THE CLIENTWe''re supporting a fast-growing autonomous systems company that is building the operational foundations to scale rapidly and sustainably.The business is engineering-led, mission-driven, and operating in a highly technical environment. As the company grows, they are now looking for a senior People and Operations leader to design, implement, and own the people and business infrastructure that will support the next phase of growth.This is a builder role, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating structure where none exists yet. THE ROLE - MANAGER, HR and BUSINESS OPERATIONSAs Manager - HR and Business Operations, you will take ownership of the company''s people function and core business operations, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, compliantly, and with a strong, values-driven culture.This is a hands-on, hybrid role (roughly 70% People / 30% Business Operations) where you''ll operate both strategically and tactically - building systems today that are designed to scale 10x over the coming years.You''ll work closely with the COO and senior leadership, acting as a t