Business & Project Operations Lead

As CEI Global approaches 10 years of operation in 2026 (and 6 years in the UK), we are investing in a strong, fit-for-purpose enablement function that supports our teams to achieve our strategic ambitions - and this role is central to how we deliver and improve. This is a newly created role sitting at the crossroads of how we run our office, support our people, win work, and manage project reporting and systems. Our next phase needs someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity, who gets genuine satisfaction from building processes that work, continuously improving how things operate, and making sure the people around them can focus on the work they do best. This role spans three connected areas: Tender & Submission Coordination — you'll manage the end-to-end process for UK tenders and proposals, keeping submissions compliant, coherent, and on time. You'll maintain our credentials and assets so we're ready to move at short notice, and keep leadership informed on pipeline and outcomes. Project Operations & Contracts — you'll own the operational set-up and running of UK projects, track utilisation and financial data, and make sure contracts are in place, obligations are monitored, and issues are flagged early. You'll be the go-to for our project management platform. Office, People & Executive Support — you'll be the face of the UK office, keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly and creating an environment where the team can do their best work. This includes organising team connection events, providing executive support to UK leadership, and working with our People & Culture team to support our staff as needed. Across all three, you'll be looking for ways to improve how things work — not just keeping things ticking but building something that lasts.