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Join CEI Global in a critical role that centralizes operations, leads projects, and enables our strategic ambitions
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Salary
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Location
London, UK - Hybrid
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Organisation summary
As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2026, CEI Global is expanding and strengthening our operations. This is an exciting time to join our team as we focus on delivering and improving our operations for the next phase of growth.
Role Summary
- Centralize and lead operations, including tender & submission coordination, project operations & contracts, and office, people & executive support.
- Oversee the end-to-end process for UK tenders and proposals.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of our UK office and support of our staff.
Role Requirements
- Experience in managing operations in a professional organization.
- Supporting or coordinating tender processes.
- Use of data to support decision-making.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.
- Excellent communication skills. Experience in research, consultancy, the public sector, or a not-for-profit environment is preferred.
Application Process Details
- This is a fixed-term 18-month contract with potential continuation for the right candidate. The role offers hybrid working, compressed hours options, a range of leave benefits, and professional development support.
CEI Global, as we approach our 10th year of operation in 2026, is investing in a strong, fit-for-purpose enablement function to support our teams in achieving our strategic ambitions. This newly created role is central to how we deliver and improve our operations.
The role: As the Business & Project Operations Lead, you will be at the crossroads of how we run our office, support our people, win work, and manage project reporting and systems. Your responsibilities will include Tender & Submission Coordination, where you'll manage the end-to-end process for UK tenders and proposals. In Project Operations & Contracts, you'll oversee the operational setup and running of UK projects. Additionally, in Office, People & Executive Support, you'll ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of our UK office and support our staff.
Job requirements: We are looking for someone with experience in managing operations in a small, busy professional organization, supporting or coordinating competitive submissions or tender processes, using data to support decision-making, handling sensitive situations with discretion, and effectively communicating across teams. Experience in a research, consultancy, public sector, or not-for-profit environment is preferred.
Benefits: The role offers hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office, compressed hours options, annual leave plus 5 festive closure days, a paid day off for your birthday, 2 days for marriage or civil partnership, and 5 days examination leave. Enhanced carers and parental support are provided, along with individual development plans, access to learning budgets, coaching and mentoring, and professional membership reimbursement.
This position is offered as an 18-month fixed-term contract with the intention of continuation for the right candidate. Our UK team has built something impressive over the past six years, and we are excited for what comes next.
