Location: 100% office-based, Abuja, Nigeria
Salary: ₦500,000 – ₦600,000 per annum
Benefits: Medical insurance (after 6-month probation period)

Public Holidays: UK Public holiday schedule

Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm UK time 

We are seeking a highly capable and proactive Operations Director to lead our Abuja office. This is a trusted and pivotal role, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing the team, and ensuring efficient delivery of work.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Oversee the smooth running of the Abuja office, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of work by the team.
• Act as the guardian of company assets, equipment, and processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and team collaboration.
• Fill in for team members and fit into any role that needs extra help as and when required.

Team & HR Leadership

• Manage the Abuja team, including recruitment, onboarding, HR administration, and performance management.
• Run payroll and manage staff benefits, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can learn from each other and grow.

Finance & Governance

• Serve as a statutory Director of the Nigerian entity, with responsibility for processing payments.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, regulatory, and financial obligations.
• Work closely with the UK Managing Director to align Abuja operations with overall company goals.

Business Partnering

• Act as the point of contact for local suppliers, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Provide support in building and maintaining relationships that benefit the business.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in operations management or a similar leadership role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with proven experience in handling sensitive information.
• Strong IT proficiency and comfort using digital tools to streamline operations.
• Adaptable, flexible, and solutions-oriented with a “can-do” attitude.
• Experience in payroll, HR administration, and managing small teams.
• Confidence to take full ownership of office operations with autonomy and accountability.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role in a small but fast-growing business. You will have real ownership of operations, autonomy to make decisions, and the chance to shape how our Abuja office continues to develop.