Operations Lead - UK Remote

Operations Lead – UK Remote

Atarim is a fast‑growing company revolutionising design collaboration. We’re looking for an Operations Lead to safeguard and strengthen the foundations that empower us to scale. As Operations Lead, you will own the operations of the business across multiple dimensions including Strategy, Finance, HR, Compliance, and General Operations. You will manage a team of two direct reports initially, with potential for team growth as the company scales.

The Role

We’re looking for someone who is driven, a strategic thinker who can take ownership of our operations whilst executing swiftly on the ground at the same time. Someone that thrives in a continuously changing SaaS environment, brings both structure and adaptability, and is motivated by building scalable foundations for long‑term success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategy – Lead annual strategic reviews, translating goals into rolling OKRs and roadmaps; manage cross‑departmental alignment; drive investor updates, scalability planning, and performance tracking.
• Finance – Own budget planning, forecasting, and cost optimisation; supervise financial reporting, audits, and tax readiness; support fundraising readiness; oversee payroll, accounts payable, invoicing, credit control, and expense management.
• HR & Culture – Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, continuous development; maintain compensation frameworks and benefits programs; embed Atarim’s values and culture; manage performance reviews and remote‑first team cohesion.
• Compliance – Manage contracts, legal reviews, compliance audits, and IP management; ensure ISO, SOC2, GDPR/CCPA compliance; build resilience through risk management and business continuity planning.
• General Operations – Maintain corporate structure and fiscal planning; standardise and enforce SOPs and document management; coordinate vendor relationships; oversee the company’s systems stack; manage licenses, equipment records, and enforce data governance standards.

Requirements

• Experience – Proven track record in operations, strategy, and project management.
• Strategic Operator – Skilled at balancing long‑term vision with tactical execution.
• People‑Focused – Experienced in HR, team building, and fostering positive culture.
• Process‑Driven – Strong ability to design and implement scalable systems.
• Financial Acumen – Confident in budgeting, reporting, and financial stewardship; familiar with tools such as Xero, Stripe or Chargebee.
• Data‑Oriented – Able to define and use metrics to monitor performance.
• Leadership Skills – Comfortable working with a team, leading change.
• AI & Tech‑Savvy – Leveraging AI in operational processes; proficiency with SaaS tools (Jira, Slack, GSuite, etc.) and system integrations.

Bonus Points For

• Experience leading operations in SaaS scale‑ups with remote‑first/distributed teams.
• Knowledge of global labour laws and compliance frameworks.
• Certifications in HR (eg, SHRM, CIPD) or Project Management (eg, PMP, PRINCE2).
• Change management and digital transformation experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A rare opportunity to build and scale a company from the early stages up.
• A remote‑first, flexible work environment that values autonomy and ownership.
• Direct collaboration with the CEO and leadership of our business.
• A clear growth path, with potential direct progression toward a COO role.

Let’s Build the Future Together. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, take ownership of operations, and grow into a pivotal leadership role, we want to hear from you.