Business Support Administrator (m/v)

Our client is an investment firm that provides patient capital and operational support to a growing portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses, across a wide range of industries.

In order to further improve the operational development of the portfolio companies we are looking for an OPERATIONS DIRECTOR.

Existing businesses span a wide range of industries (software, professional services, B2B distribution, industrial goods, etc.) and is evolving rapidly as 1-4 businesses are added to the portfolio each year.

In summary the Operations Director will be responsible for advising, guiding, and implementing strategies that enhance the operational performance and growth of the portfolio companies.

He/She will carry out specific change and improvement projects within the companies, in close collaboration with the companies’ managers/CEOs and the investment team.

Providing operational support to company managers on specific issues (e.g.

recruitment, relationship with key clients/suppliers, dispute resolution, opening of offices/subsidiaries, etc.) Collaborating with the investment team on the analysis and due diligence of new acquisition opportunities (operational/integration angle: identification of key issues and opportunities, etc.). Can-do attitude – the Business Operations Director is expected to get the job done despite sometimes challenging circumstances Strong written and verbal communication skills in Dutch and English.

Knowledge of French is an asset.

Open to working via own management company.