Director of Operations - UK Field & Ops Lead

Protocol Labs, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization based in Greater London is seeking a Director of Operations. This role involves building operational systems and leading teams to support ecological research initiatives. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in startup environments and strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a collaborative work environment focused on scientific objectives.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

Top-tier medical and dental insurance

20 weeks of paid parental leave

25 days of holiday allowance

Wellness allowance for fitness activities

Qualifications

• Proven 5+ years experience in operations within startup-style organizations.
• Direct experience in coordinating interdisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional execution skills in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee operational systems for project management.
• Build and manage teams for ecological field campaigns.
• Coordinate administrative and financial operations with Convergent Research.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Coordination of multi-vendor operations

Autonomy and judgment

Organizational skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Asana

Notion

Job description

A leading scientific research organization based in Greater London is seeking a Director of Operations. This role involves building operational systems and leading teams to support ecological research initiatives. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in startup environments and strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a collaborative work environment focused on scientific objectives.