Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Saqi Books Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Permanent
London
  • Full time
  • £30k-£40k

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Description

We're looking for an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of Saqi Books and our publishing services activities. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building efficient systems, coordinating multiple priorities and ensuring that projects and processes run smoothly.

Working closely with the Managing Director and Publishing Director, you will oversee both finance and HR administration along with operational systems, helping to ensure that teams have the support, information and infrastructure they need to work effectively.

You will be highly organised, comfortable juggling competing priorities and proactive in identifying and resolving operational issues before they become problems.

How to Apply
Send a CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in publishing.

Job Requirements

About You

You've worked in an operations, office management or business administration role, ideally in publishing, media or a small organisation

You're highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once

You're financially literate and confident supporting budgeting, reporting or financial administration

You have experience of HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding and payroll coordination

You enjoy building systems and processes that help teams work more effectively

You're a strong communicator who can work confidently across different teams and functions

You're proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership of problems and seeing them through

You handle sensitive commercial and personnel matters with discretion and good judgement

Experience of publishing workflows and royalty administration would be an advantage

Job Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Oversee day-to-day financial administration, including invoicing, supplier payments, cash flow monitoring, royalties and liaison with our external accountant

Manage HR administration across the business, including contracts, onboarding and induction, payroll coordination, pensions, probation tracking and recruitment administration

Liaise closely with our external HR consultant on policies and people matters

Manage the operational infrastructure of the business, including IT systems, software subscriptions, premises and compliance requirements

Maintain and improve operational systems and processes

Coordinate activity across editorial, sales, marketing and production teams to ensure projects and schedules remain on track

Compile reports, maintain records and support budgeting, forecasting and planning processes

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Operations Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

Send a CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in publishing.

Deadline for entries is midnight 17th July 2026