Operations Lead - UK at Bjak

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

160000.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operations Strategy, Daily Operations Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Automation, Customer Experience, Customer Support, Administrative Operations, Vendor Coordination, Execution, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Cross-functional Work, System Building, Accountability, Ownership Culture

Industry

Software Development

Description

Operations Lead - UK About BJAK We build superior application platforms globally with the mission of creating successful businesses while contributing positively to society by making it more efficient. We developed the first and leading insurance platform in Southeast Asia to digitize the insurance industry. The platform currently serves over 8 million users across the region. We are continuing our mission by building new, superior applications in emerging use cases as applications become increasingly integrated with AI. Our team is densely talented, highly motivated, and focused on engineering and product excellence within a very flat organization. All members are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. About the Role The Operations Lead – UK owns the operational backbone of BJAK’s UK business. This role is responsible for ensuring that daily operations, internal systems, and customer-facing execution run smoothly, efficiently, and at a standard that supports scale. This is not a P&L role. The Operations Lead partners closely with the Country Managerand leadership teams to translate business objectives into strong execution on the ground. This is a hands-on leadership role. You are expected to build systems, lead teams, and step in directly when execution breaks. What You Will Be Doing Define and execute operational strategies that support business growth and align with BJAK’s objectives in the UK market. Run day-to-day operations smoothly across customer service, administrative operations, and internal workflows to ensure frictionless execution. Hire, lead, and develop a high-performing operations and admin team with a strong culture of ownership and accountability. Own process improvement by identifying bottlenecks, automating where possible, and implementing systems that reduce cost and increase speed. Champion customer experience by leading the customer support function and stepping in hands-on during high-stakes or escalated cases. Oversee company administration and internal operations, including office management, documentation, vendor coordination, and adherence to internal policies. What You Will Need Strong background in operations, execution, or internal business operations in tech, fintech, or fast-scaling environments Proven experience leading operations and admin teams in high-expectation environments Hands-on mindset with the ability to solve problems directly Strong organisational, execution, and problem-solving skills Comfort operating in ambiguity and bringing structure to fast-moving situations Ability to work cross-functionally and drive execution without formal authority Why Join BJAK Play a critical role in building and scaling BJAK’s UK operations Work closely with the Country Manager and leadership teams on execution-critical priorities Real ownership over systems, processes, and team performance High-impact role in a market-leading, fast-growing tech platform Flat, no-politics culture that values speed, ownership, and outcomes Competitive compensation with long-term growth opportunities Compensations Range We offer a highly competitive package, ranging from £110,000 to £160,000, reflecting both experience and suitability for this pivotal role.

Responsibilities

The Operations Lead will define and execute operational strategies to support business growth, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across customer service, administration, and internal workflows. This role involves hiring, leading, and developing the operations team while championing customer experience and overseeing company administration.