Funding Circle is hiring a People Operations Manager - 12 mth FTC

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 As our People Operations Manager, you will not just be managing standard HR cycles. Instead, you will be the architect of our future operational efficiency. During this 12-month FTC, you will lead, coach, and enable a talented People Ops team while actively driving 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 • Lay the foundations for future AI platforms. You will 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. • Experience managing and coaching a People Operations function to high performance • A track record of delivering automated, pragmatic solutions and an eagerness to adopt and drive AI tools • 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!