Toimitusjohtaja UK - Kultakiertue Oy - Helsinki, Suomi

How does a key role in a rapidly growing Finnish success story sound? At Kultakiertue, we are the market leader and pioneer in the purchasing and evaluation of precious metals, especially gold and silver. Our safe, reliable and truly customer-oriented service model will soon operate in all Nordic countries, and in Europe. More than 100 professionals already work within our unique service concept — and our growth is only accelerating. Now is the perfect time to join the Kultakiertue journey! We're looking for an experienced and goal-oriented Operations Manager to establish and oversee our group's business operations in the UK. You will report directly to the Country Lead Manager, and play a key role in the UK market. Role Description As Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and growing our business in the UK together with another Operations Manager Because the UK market is already open for us, the role focuses on supporting and further developing local operations. This includes hands-on work with operational development, communication with authorities, and helping move permit and regulatory processes forward. We will provide all core documentation and content for these discussions but we rely on your understanding of the UK market and local networks to help strengthen and grow our presence locally. You'll act as the link between group leadership and the local UK market, ensuring that operations become profitable, efficient, and compliant. Your Key Responsibilities Establishing and managing all gold-purchasing operations in the UK Acting as the main point of contact for local subcontractors and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations Supporting recruitment and onboarding of local team members as the business grows Removing operational bottlenecks and enabling the success of local teams Expanding purchasing operations and growing market share Monitoring market developments to maintain competitiveness Ensuring legal compliance and adherence to internal group processes Reporting performance and progress to group operations leadership What We Expect from You Proven experience in organizational leadership and strong interpersonal skills Solid business understanding and operational competence Strong ties to UK and a deep understanding of the local market Native proficiency in English required Willingness to travel within UK when needed Ability to operate in a fast-moving and regulated business environment Comfort working in an early-stage market where initial setup and regulatory work are part of the role Hands-on mindset and strong sense of ownership What We Offer A responsible and versatile role within an international group A rare opportunity to build operations in the UK Opportunities for professional growth Flexible hybrid work model A comfortable and welcoming office in Käpylä, Helsinki. Additional information and application Salary range for this position is 4500-5000 € monthly Interested? Please send your CV and application as soon as possible, as we review applications already during the application period. Application period and start date The application period ends on 31.5.2026. The start date is negotiable and as soon as possible. Join our relaxed and enthusiastic work community – we look forward to receiving your application!