Business Operations Manager - UK

About us Salience Labs is building an industry-defining approach to optical circuit switching for AI infrastructure, engineered for real latency reduction and cost savings at hyperscale. We're moving from proven technology to real world deployment at scale, and joining at this stage means genuine ownership over that next chapter, working alongside a small, highly technical team on one of the most consequential problems in AI infrastructure today.The RoleAs Business Operations Manager at Salience Labs, you will be the connective tissue that keeps a fast-moving deep-tech company running smoothly. You will own a varied portfolio of operational workstreams that help the business deliver at pace. You will work closely with the leadership team, engineers and external partners in a UK/US start-up environment.ResponsibilitiesManaging legal and corporate administration, including contracts, compliance documentation and company reportingManage the UK Operations team Maintaining IP records and coordinating with external advisersSupporting with some logistical challenges as they arise Implementing and owning our inventory and resource planning systemsSupporting people and talent processes, and building strong working relationships with our technical teamsSupporting finance operations, including grant administration, procurement and requests from investors and partnersLeading facilities and capital projects, including lab and office development, health and safety and office managementSupporting the IT team with security, resilience and supplier requirementsOwning marketing, PR and events operations, including website, media, agency management and international trade showsProviding ad hoc support to the leadership team on presentations, reporting and researchProactively identifying opportunities to improve how the business operatesWhat We're Looking For5+ years in operations, business operations or an executive generalist role, with ownership of planning, implementation and resultsExperience managing a small Operations teamExperience working across a UK/US start-up structureA track record of delivering to fixed external deadlines, such as building projects, events and equipment shippingStrong written communication, with the ability to produce polished external copy and slidesComfort using AI tools to work efficiently across a wide remitQuick to learn unfamiliar subjects, and clear about when to bring in specialistsComfortable managing a varied portfolio of workstreams and prioritising effectivelyEven Better If YouHave experience in hardware, deep-tech, semiconductor or lab-based start-upsHave managed trade compliance or international shipping for technical equipmentHave led facilities or capital projects from start to finishHave implemented inventory or resource planning systemsHave run international events or managed PR and marketing agencies