Funding Circle Logo

Funding Circle

People Operations Manager - 12 mth FTC

Reposted 9 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England
Senior level
Hybrid
London, Greater London, England
Senior level
Lead and coach the People Ops team for a 12-month FTC, implement AI-driven workflows and automation, manage performance and reward cycles, benefits and vendors, and oversee employee share plan administration and regulatory HR processes.
The summary above was generated by AI
We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else 🚀

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win. We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.

At Funding Circle, we have the restless energy of a fintech start-up with the stability of a public company. It’s a unique mix that gives Circlers the autonomy to take ownership and the scale to make an impact that truly counts.

We’re a high-performing team that chooses to lift each other up. We challenge, we champion, and we have each other’s backs - because we know that when we stand together, we move faster and build better.

The impact is real: Last year alone, the businesses on our platform generated £7.2bn for the UK economy 📈 Come and join a mission that matters!

[Read our Impact Report] | [See our Trustpilot]

The role ⚡

📍 London (Hybrid) | 🤝 3 days in the office | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

During this 12-month FTC, you will lead, coach, and enable a talented People Ops team whilst supporting our transition into AI-driven workflows and automation. This is a role for a self-starter who loves clean data, seamless processes, and empowering people to do their best work.

  • Coach and scale the People Ops team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement

  • Identify opportunities to streamline the employee lifecycle, automate data reporting, and use AI tools to solve real business challenges

  • Oversee the operational delivery of annual performance and reward cycles, benefits renewals, and vendor management

  • Supervise the administration of employee share plans and ensure flawless execution of regulatory processes, including Right to Work checks, contractor management, and leave types

What we’re looking for 🌱

We value deep expertise, but a growth mindset and good energy are what really make our team click. We’re a group that chooses to lift each other up and think smart every day.

  • Solid People Operations experience within a medium to large organisation (ideally 500+ people)

  • A track record of delivering process solutions and improvements, and an interest in using AI tools to support

  • Advanced Excel skills and a highly analytical approach to data management and reporting

  • The ability to navigate ambiguity, balance conflicting demands, and maintain a customer focus

  • Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity

  • Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working

We’re building a place where everyone truly feels they belong. Even if your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why join us? 💜

We back you to build an incredible career and by joining us, you'll be part of one of The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For 2026! As a flexible-first employer, we use a "best of both" approach. We’ll see you in our London office to collaborate – with barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!

Our Circler Proposition focuses on five areas:

  • Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.

  • Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.

  • Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.

  • Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.

  • Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.

We also have award-winning parental leave policies. We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.

Ready to join a mission that matters? We’d love to chat!

Similar Jobs

20 Minutes Ago
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Lead end-to-end international and US federal government and commercial bids/proposals for EURAF GTM, manage competing priorities, drive cross-functional teams, improve proposal processes, mentor contributors, and support customer briefings, demos, and BD operations.
Top Skills: Autonomy SoftwareHivemindShipleyUnmanned/Uncrewed SystemsV-BatX-Bat
23 Minutes Ago
Hybrid
Mid level
Mid level
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Lead development of the technical infrastructure to explain marketing growth drivers, automate insight generation, and productionise analytics tools (Lightdash, Streamlit, AI agents). Partner with marketing, regional, product, and analytics teams to identify opportunities, ensure data quality, and translate complex performance data into actionable strategies that drive execution and measurable impact.
Top Skills: Ai/Agentic AutomationClaudeCursorDbtGithub CopilotLightdashLookerPythonSnowflakeSQLStreamlit
23 Minutes Ago
Hybrid
Senior level
Senior level
Fintech • Mobile • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Own end-to-end regulatory reporting datasets: map regulations to internal data, build and automate pipelines, implement data quality controls, create clear visualisations, investigate discrepancies, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, auditable reporting.
Top Skills: Ai Agentic ToolsAirflowAWSDbtExcelGitGitLightdashLookerPythonSnowflakeSQLSuperset

What you need to know about the Bristol Tech Scene

Along with Gloucester, Swindon and Bath, Bristol is part of the "Silicon Gorge" tech hub, a region in the U.K. renowned for its high-tech and research-driven industries, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and reducing environmental impact. As the European Green Capital, Bristol is home to 25,000 cleantech companies, including Baker Hughes and unicorn Ovo Energy. The city has committed to achieving net-zero emissions within the next decade.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account