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Operations Director

Ref: 228730

Hertfordshire, UK

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Senior Operations Leadership
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Immediate Availability

About the candidate

A senior leader in operations management with a successful track record across various sectors, our candidate excels in driving operational efficiencies and leading substantial teams in high-pressure environments. With experience spanning across different regions of the UK and handling significant operational budgets and logistics responsibilities, they bring a wealth of knowledge in strategic management, safety culture implementation, and effective stakeholder engagement. The candidate's career is marked by impactful leadership in large distribution and postal organisations, consistently achieving and often exceeding performance targets.

What makes them great?

  • Managed a team of over 1200 colleagues, demonstrating exceptional leadership and organisational skills.
  • Implemented safety initiatives that reduced accidents by 50%, highlighting a strong commitment to workplace safety and wellbeing.
  • Achieved significant improvements in on-time delivery metrics, reflecting excellent project management and operational capabilities.
  • Generated considerable operational cost savings and efficiency improvements, directly contributing to the bottom line.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic and operational management – adept at organising and directing large-scale operations within the logistics and distribution sector.
  • Budget management up to £64m – proven ability to manage substantial financial resources effectively to optimise cost and operational performance.
  • Business transformation and change management – skilled in driving business improvements and implementing strategic change across large organisations.
  • People management – extensive experience in leading large teams, fostering a culture that encourages productivity and growth.
  • Stakeholder management – strong ability to collaborate and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including trade unions.