About the Role
The Operations Manager is a key figure in Flint’s international network, serving as a first point of contact and advisor on operational, workplace, and business-support matters. This role involves hands-on office management, executive support, and technology onboarding, while also proactively identifying issues, connecting people across the business, and providing practical guidance. The Operations Manager significantly shapes the day-to-day office experience, ensuring a welcoming, well-organized, and enjoyable work environment.
Responsibilities
- Act as a first point of contact and general adviser for Partners, Senior Advisers and staff on operational, workplace and business-support matters, using sound judgement to resolve issues directly or escalate them appropriately.
- Build strong working relationships across regional offices and functions (HR, IT, Marketing, Finance) to provide joined-up advice and resolve cross-functional issues efficiently.
- Act as a trusted and discreet sounding board for colleagues raising day-to-day queries or concerns, maintaining confidentiality on sensitive matters.
- Develop a strong professional network and profile across the business, becoming a recognised go-to contact for practical guidance and support.
- Identify opportunities to improve office processes and share best practice across the international network.
- Provide diary support for designated Partners on an agreed basis, helping to protect their time for client and business priorities.
- Act as a coordination point between regional Partners and other EA or operations functions, ensuring consistent and joined-up support.
- Assist with Senior Advisor administration, including timesheet reminders and scheduling (in the relevant region only).
- Arrange ad hoc travel booking when required.
- Act as the primary liaison and trusted point of contact with the workspace provider, managing Flint’s requirements and resolving operational issues on the business’s behalf.
- Maintain a professional and well-presented office environment, ensuring all areas are tidy, fully stocked and organised.
- Advise and support Partners in the evaluation and selection of new office space as required.
- Own Health and Safety compliance for the office, maintaining logs, organising first aiders/fire marshals and assisting with risk assessments.
- Maintain petty cash and manage receipts/expenses as required.
- Organise suppliers, deliveries and local maintenance (e.g., coffee machine, flower supplier, cleaners, printer, caterers, etc.) as needed.
- Assist in answering and maintaining the mainline telephone, often the first point of contact for the business.
- Champion team morale through the organisation of wellbeing initiatives and the celebration of local holidays and key events.
- Own the distribution of office-wide communications relating to building and wellbeing matters.
- Maintain and update country-relevant Intranet pages, ensuring colleagues have access to accurate, current information.
- Provide guest and reception support, acting as the face of Flint and ensuring a professional and welcoming office environment.
- Provide meeting room support, including booking and setup as required.
- Provide operational support for client events, including logistics and coordination.
- Lead the planning and delivery of regional away days and team social events.
- Support Partner and group events where required.
- Coordinate and order laptops and other IT equipment for new joiners, supporting physical set-up with the IT team when needed.
- Liaise with the IT team to ensure new joiners are set up on relevant systems.
- Manage distribution list requests, ensuring timely and accurate updates (in the relevant region).
- Process SharePoint access requests for new and existing employees.
- Order and distribute PC consumables as required.
- Coordinate new joiner induction logistics, including scheduling and room arrangements, acting as their first point of contact into the business.
- Liaise with Marketing on new joiner requirements and communications, including photo requirements.
- Support new starter fire/health and safety training and additional risk assessments if needed.
Requirements
- Proven experience in an operations, office management or EA role, ideally within a professional services environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Confident, credible communicator, comfortable advising and liaising with colleagues at all levels of seniority, including Partners.
- Sound judgement, with the ability to assess issues, provide practical guidance, and know when to escalate.
- Familiarity with IT systems and office technology; comfortable processing access and distribution requests.
- Experience working with workspace or facilities providers.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a genuine willingness to support colleagues across functions.
- A strong networker and relationship builder, able to develop trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation and build a visible profile across the business.
- Discreet and professional when handling sensitive business matters, valued as a confidential and dependable adviser.
- Self-sufficient and adaptable, with a positive and solutions-focused attitude.
- Comfortable working across time zones and in an international environment.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability, taking responsibility for outcomes and maintaining high standards.
- A proactive self-starter, comfortable taking initiative, exercising judgement and driving matters forward independently.
Skills
- Operations
- Office Management
- Executive Assistant
- Professional Services Environment
- Organisational Skills
- Priority Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Liaison
- Judgement
- IT Systems Familiarity
- Office Technology
- Access Request Processing
- Distribution List Management
- Workspace Provider Management
- Facilities Management
- Networking
- Relationship Building
- Discretion
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Solution-Focused
- Cross-Time Zone Collaboration
- International Environment Acclimation
- Ownership
- Accountability
- Initiative
- Independent Work
Location
- European offices
- APAC offices
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Proven experience in an operations, office management or EA role
About the Company
- Flint is a leading global consultancy firm advising businesses and investors on navigating policy, regulation, and politics across European and global markets.
- Established in 2015, Flint has built a reputation for expertise in complex business challenges where government and commercial interests converge.
- Advisers to major corporates, financial institutions, and investors in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
- Expertise spans digital technology, telecommunications, media, financial services, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and energy sectors.
- Offices located in London, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
- Possesses an expansive network of senior advisers across global capitals.
- Committed to providing exceptional consultancy services to help clients navigate the evolving landscape of policy and regulation.
- Prides itself on offering strategic insights and solutions that drive client success.
