Head of Business & People Operations at Runway East | GB | Rezi

Head of Business & People Operations at Runway East

Head of Business & People Operations

Runway East · GB

1 weeks ago

Head of Business & People Operations

Runway East · GB

13 days ago
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About the Role

As Head of Business & People Operations, you will own the operating rhythm that keeps a fast-growing company on track, including company goals, planning, and reporting. You will also take on cross-departmental projects that would otherwise land on the leadership team's desk. This is a senior generalist role focusing on people, culture, recruitment, onboarding, company-wide systems, processes, and projects that span multiple departments. This role offers an opportunity to shape the day-to-day operations of a profitable, people-first company with full-time or part-time flexibility.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly business reviews, quarterly goal tracking, and the annual planning cycle in close partnership with leadership.
  • Run recruitment and onboarding end-to-end, shaping how Runway East shows up to talent and ensuring an exceptional experience.
  • Run the drumbeat of internal comms (All Hands, Weekly Updates) and lead our social committee, and team connection moments.
  • Take on complex initiatives that lack a natural owner and see them through from problem definition to done.
  • Keep our internal tools, workflows, policies, perks, and internal documentation sharp, current, and genuinely useful across the business.

Requirements

  • Have been the senior person in the room before, likely at an early-stage startup, wearing multiple hats and making decisions independently.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at figuring things out without an existing playbook.
  • Ability to take tasks end-to-end and complete them with minimal oversight.
  • Willingness to be hands-on, equally comfortable with high-level strategy and day-to-day administration, systems, or recruitment details.
  • Proactive in fixing broken processes rather than just operating them as-is.
  • Possess high emotional intelligence (EQ) and low ego, acting as a trusted team anchor who understands group dynamics and when escalation is needed.
  • Think commercially about the impact of people and operations decisions.
  • Follow through on commitments without needing constant reminders.

Skills

  • Business operations
  • People operations
  • Recruitment
  • Onboarding
  • Internal communications
  • Project management
  • Systems optimization
  • Process improvement
  • High EQ
  • Commercial thinking

Location

  • London
  • Bristol
  • Bath
  • Birmingham
  • Brighton

Work Type

  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Flexible

Experience Level

  • Senior

Benefits

  • 31 days off including bank holidays
  • An extra day off for every year at Runway East
  • Birthday off
  • Extra time off over Christmas
  • Private health & dental
  • Gym discounts
  • Mental health support
  • Bike2Work scheme
  • Professional development budget
  • Learning resources
  • Clear progression pathways
  • Two workdays per year for charitable activities
  • Team outings
  • Annual trips
  • Paid sick days
  • Compassionate leave
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Life insurance

About the Company

  • Runway East redefines office spaces, creating unique, flexible office spaces for teams of 1-100.
  • Founded in 2014, with locations in London, Bristol, Bath, Birmingham, and Brighton.
  • Spaces feature amenities like dogs on demand and a Friday drinks trolley.
  • A proud B Corp, committed to positive impact on the planet and people.
  • Possesses a strong brand and passionate customer base.
  • Seizing opportunities presented by the evolving demand for flexible working.
  • A profitable, people-first company.

Equal Opportunity

  • We celebrate diversity and believe it strengthens our community.
  • We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
  • What matters most to us is your spirit and passion.
  • If you need specific access support, let us know - we’re here to help.