Operations and Development Executive

Kinetic Games is a new video game development studio based in Southampton. As we continue to expand our team and projects, we\’re committed to building a world-class, creative-first studio culture.

We\’re looking for a Head of Operations to help us run a sustainable, high-functioning studio. You’ll work directly with the CEO and collaborate closely with our HR Manager, Financial Lead, development department heads, and external partners. Whether it’s supporting studio strategy, overseeing vendor contracts, refining onboarding, or managing facilities; you’ll be at the operational heart of Kinetic Games.

Managing day-to-day studio operations and facilities (including our newly refurbished office).
Collaborate with leadership to uphold our studio vision, mission, and values.
Own relationships with third-party providers (Legal, Insurance, IT, etc.).
Manage contracts, vendor relationships, and compliance requirements.
Support budgeting, planning, and reporting with our Financial Lead and CEO.
Contribute to long-term strategy and scaling plans, policy development, and team culture initiatives.
Organise and lead company team events

Experience leading operations in a hybrid game studio (ideally 20–100 people).
Comfortable working with budgets, policies, and business operations tools.
Strong understanding of how games are made and the people behind them.
Competitive salary
~5% Employer Match Pension Scheme
~ Regular social events
~ Hybrid working
~ Opportunity to travel to events such as GDC, Gamescom, Twitch Con EU & US, EGX and Develop Brighton
~ Relocation Package
~ Annual performance bonus
~ Employee of the month vouchers
~ Personal wellbeing allowance
~ Referral Scheme
~ Weekly Free Lunches
~ Sabbatical Leave
~ Training & Career Development
~ Vitality Health Insurance that includes Vision, Dental and Travel
~ Aviva Life Insurance
~30 days holiday including birthday and wellbeing day