Operations Manager

Company: Bell Cornwall Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Operations Manager

Ref: BCR/JP/32599

£60,000 – £65,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Birmingham

Hybrid

Bell Cornwall Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join an established intellectual property firm in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for an experienced operational leader to oversee multiple teams, drive process improvements and support the firm’s continued growth.

Operations Manager Responsibilities:

  • Lead, manage and develop Patent Paralegal, Trade Mark Paralegal and Business Support teams, comprising approx. 40 people
  • Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation and team performance.
  • Monitor workloads, productivity and capacity to support operational decisions.
  • Manage performance reviews, employee relations and staff development.
  • Identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
  • Work closely with Partners and senior stakeholders to support business objectives.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Significant experience in a senior operational leadership or management role.
  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams within a professional services environment.
  • Strong knowledge of workforce planning, performance management and employee relations.
  • Experience using management information to improve workflows and resource utilisation.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of IP administration, Inprotech and iManage would be advantageous.

(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)

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Posted: November 1st, 2026