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full-timeBusiness Operations Manager - UK
Salience Labs · Oxford, United Kingdom
About us Salience Labs is building an industry-defining approach to optical circuit switching for AI infrastructure, engineered for real latency reduction and cost savings at hyperscale. We're moving from proven technology to real world deployment at scale, and joining at this stage means genuine ownership over that next chapter, working alongside a small, highly technical team on one of the most consequential problems in AI infrastructure today. The Role As Business Operations Manager at Salience Labs, you will be the connective tissue that keeps a fast-moving deep-tech company running smoothly. You will own a varied portfolio of operational workstreams that help the business deliver at pace. You will work closely with the leadership team, engineers and external partners in a UK/US start-up environment. Responsibilities Managing legal and corporate administration, including contracts, compliance documentation and company reporting Manage the UK Operations team Maintaining IP records and coordinating with external advisers Supporting with some logistical challenges as they arise Implementing and owning our inventory and resource planning systems Supporting people and talent processes, and building strong working relationships with our technical teams Supporting finance operations, including grant administration, procurement and requests from investors and partners Leading facilities and capital projects, including lab and office development, health and safety and office management Supporting the IT team with security, resilience and supplier requirements Owning marketing, PR and events operations, including website, media, agency management and international trade shows Providing ad hoc support to the leadership team on presentations, reporting and research Proactively identifying opportunities to improve how the business operates What We're Looking For 5+ years in operations, business operations or an executive generalist role, with ownership of planning, implementation and results Experience managing a small Operations team Experience working across a UK/US start-up structure A track record of delivering to fixed external deadlines, such as building projects, events and equipment shipping Strong written communication, with the ability to produce polished external copy and slides Comfort using AI tools to work efficiently across a wide remit Quick to learn unfamiliar subjects, and clear about when to bring in specialists Comfortable managing a varied portfolio of workstreams and prioritising effectively Even Better If You Have experience in hardware, deep-tech, semiconductor or lab-based start-ups Have managed trade compliance or international shipping for technical equipment Have led facilities or capital projects from start to finish Have implemented inventory or resource planning systems Have run international events or managed PR and marketing agencies Find Jobs in United Kingdom on Arbeitnow
| Role | Business Operations Manager - UK |
|---|---|
| Company | Salience Labs |
| Location | Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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