We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations and enforce clarity, consistency, and structure across the business. Sitting at the intersection of finance, legal, internal operations and people, this is a key role supporting Media Players’ growth and maturity.
This person will be the central operator of the business - ensuring systems run smoothly, finances are watertight, contracts and compliance are handled, and internal teams are supported to do their best work. You’ll have visibility across the full business and will work closely with the founders, finance partners, external advisors and investor stakeholders.
This is a full-time role, requiring a minimum of two days per week in our London office.
Key Responsibilities
1. Finance & Investor Relations
* Act as the primary point of contact for investor queries and updates
* Prepare financial reports and strategic updates for investors and senior leadership
* Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting processes
* Oversee invoicing, expense management and intercompany reconciliations
* Liaise with accountants on payroll, VAT, tax filings and financial compliance
* Support EMI scheme administration and cap table tracking
2. Operational Oversight
* Own and enforce internal processes across all departments
* Maintain internal systems, documentation, templates and workflows
* Drive accountability and consistency across the business through operational rigour
* Support HR administration (onboarding, contracts, holiday tracking, payroll coordination)
* Handle risk management, compliance, and company policies
* Oversee contract lifecycle management and legal documentation
3. Process Improvement & Commercial Support
* Identify inefficiencies and introduce smarter systems or tooling
* Support strategic planning, hiring coordination, and commercial reporting
* Oversee sales processes, contract approvals and pitch operations
* Act as a connector between leadership, client teams, and external partners
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with a background in high-level administrative or operational roles - this could include experience as a Personal Assistant (PA), Executive Assistant (EA), Chief of Staff, Studio Manager, Ops Lead, or similar. You’ll be someone who thrives on structure, can handle confidential financial and legal matters with discretion, and has a calm, practical approach to making the business run smoothly.
* 3+ years’ experience in a high-level administrative or operational role (e.g. EA, PA, Chief of Staff, Ops Lead, Studio Manager)
* Experience managing confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
* Highly organised and methodical - a finisher with excellent attention to detail
* Comfortable working across functions and with both internal and external stakeholders
* Positive, proactive and commercially minded - someone who can spot gaps and fill them
About Media Players
Media Players is on a mission to become the leading provider of data-driven marketing and analytics in the Sports Betting and iGaming markets. We combine industry expertise with proprietary technology and world-class media execution to drive measurable results for our clients.
Equal Opportunities
Media Players is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know in your application.