via Indeed · 2 October 2026 ·4 days ago

Senior Operator & Project Manager

Social Island Ltd
Chelmsford Full-time Remote
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Head of Operations

Location: In\-person (UK\-based)

Job Type: Full\-time

Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per year (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join a fast\-growing digital brand and oversee day to day operations.

This is a hands\-on role for someone who thrives on organisation, problem\-solving, and building efficient systems. You’ll work closely with the founders, ensuring projects move forward, teams stay aligned, and day\-to\-day operations run smoothly.

If you’re someone who enjoys bringing structure to fast\-paced environments and taking ownership of projects from start to finish, we’d love to hear from you.

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Key Responsibilities

⁠ ⁠Working closely with the founders to plan, organise, and execute new projects

⁠ ⁠Managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring they stay on track

⁠ ⁠Improving and maintaining operational systems and workflows across the business

⁠ ⁠Coordinating content shoots and production schedules

⁠ ⁠Assigning responsibilities and ensuring clear ownership across the team

⁠ ⁠Monitoring deadlines, identifying bottlenecks, and proactively resolving issues

⁠ ⁠Keeping teams accountable and following up on outstanding tasks

⁠ ⁠Ensuring communication flows effectively between departments

⁠ ⁠Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and implement better processes

⁠ ⁠Acting as the central point of coordination for business operations

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Required Skills \& Experience

⁠ ⁠Previous experience in an Operations Manager, Project Manager, Business Operations, or similar role

⁠ ⁠Excellent organisational and project management skills

Experience leading teams while driving accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

⁠ ⁠Strong communication and leadership abilities

⁠ ⁠Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast\-paced environment

⁠ ⁠Highly proactive with excellent problem\-solving skills

⁠ ⁠Confident making decisions and taking ownership of projects

⁠ ⁠Strong attention to detail

⁠ ⁠Experience using project management tools such as Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Monday.com, Trello, or similar

⁠ ⁠Comfortable working closely with founders and cross\-functional teams

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Desirable (but not essential)

⁠ ⁠Experience working within content creation, social media, or digital businesses

⁠ ⁠Experience building or improving operational systems

⁠ ⁠Knowledge of content production workflows

⁠ ⁠Experience managing remote or hybrid teams

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What We Offer

⁠ ⁠Salary of £40,000–£60,000, depending on experience

⁠ ⁠Full\-time, long\-term opportunity

⁠ ⁠Opportunity to help shape and scale a rapidly growing digital business

⁠ ⁠High level of autonomy and ownership

⁠ ⁠Collaborative, ambitious, and fast\-paced working environment

⁠ ⁠Opportunity for progression as the business continues to grow

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How to Apply

Please apply with:

⁠ ⁠A short introduction about yourself

⁠ ⁠Your CV

⁠ ⁠A brief overview of your relevant experience

⁠ ⁠Confirmation of your availability and notice period

Benefits:

Casual dress

Free parking

On\-site parking

Work Location: In person

Pay: £30,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Work Location: In person

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