Convergent Research is a nonprofit science studio best known for pioneering the
Focused Research Organization (FRO). We build institutional infrastructure that removes bottlenecks to breakthrough research—and we do it fast. Our job is to help visionary scientists and technologists launch moonshot projects that wouldn’t happen in academia or industry.
What do those projects need? Infrastructure. Legal entities. Bank accounts. Vendor onboarding. The right insurance. A way to get paid and pay others. That’s where you come in.
About the Role
We’re looking for a full-time UK Operations Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day backend operations for Convergent Research UK and all UK-based FROs. You’ll be the main point of contact for fully launched UK FROs, ensuring that their operational needs are met so they can focus on their scientific missions. This is a hands-on, builder role: you’ll own and continuously improve the systems and processes that underpin our UK operations, spanning finance, budgeting, HR, legal, and procurement support.
You’ll work closely with our US-based team, as well as local UK partners, vendors, and FRO leadership. You’ll be responsible for designing and optimizing operational workflows as well as the day-to-day execution that keeps everything running smoothly. As our UK operations grow, you’ll help scale our systems, onboard new FROs, and ensure operational excellence across the board.