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Business Operations Manager

Imaging
Oxford
£50,000 - £60,000

Role Overview

Lead and optimise UK business operations within a regulated medical devices environment. You will partner closely with commercial teams to ensure operational alignment, support tender success, and enable consistent delivery across hospital and procurement channels.

Based in Oxford.
Hybrid working model with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office (typically 2 days).
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Company Information

Our client is a well-established organisation within the medical devices sector, supporting diagnostic and clinical pathways across the UK. As part of a wider international group, they combine global scale with a collaborative UK culture that values accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. The business works closely with NHS customers and procurement frameworks, operating in a structured and regulated environment where cross-functional alignment and operational clarity are critical. Teams are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, and work closely with commercial colleagues to support customer outcomes.

Role Requirements

Lead, coach, and develop the Business Operations team to maintain performance and ensure continuity across commercial support functions.
Drive operational efficiency through process improvement and system optimisation, aligning workflows with business needs.
Manage stakeholder relationships across UK and international teams, including coordination with external partners.
Align operational delivery with sales strategy, forecasts, and wider business objectives.
Oversee tender processes, ensuring full compliance with UK procurement regulations including NHS frameworks, Net Zero, and Social Value requirements.
Manage SAP and Salesforce systems, ensuring data accuracy, reporting integrity, and effective use across the business, while maintaining compliance with pharmacovigilance requirements and supporting operational projects, supply chain alignment, and service delivery.

Person Specifications

Experience within the pharmaceutical or medical devices sector, ideally in business or sales operations.
Strong background in procurement, tender management, and regulatory compliance on the supplier side.
Working knowledge of NHS procurement frameworks, including Net Zero and Social Value requirements.
Experience using SAP and CRM systems, with Salesforce preferred.
Proven leadership capability with a coaching approach to team development.
Strong stakeholder management skills across cross-functional and international teams.
Ability to translate commercial strategy into operational execution.
Degree-level education desirable but not essential.

Package

Salary £50,000  £60,000 with 10% discretionary bonus.
9% employer pension contribution and private medical insurance post-probation.
£500 annual wellbeing or gym allowance and subsidised on-site restaurant.
Regular social events and hybrid working (typically 2 days in the office).

If you are looking to take ownership of operational performance while working closely with commercial teams in a clinically focused, regulated environment, we encourage you to apply.

Unless stated otherwise, candidates applying for UK-based positions must already be authorised to work in the UK.

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    Enfield
    Haringey
    North London
    Date Updated
    28 Apr 2026
    Job reference
    75725
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