Head of Credit and Operations

Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role with a prestigious and high-performing financial services organisation?
This is the standout opportunity in Milton Keynes for a strategic, commercially minded head of Credit & Operations ready to shape the future of a business unit with national impact. Sitting on the senior leadership team, you'll lead a team of 20 across credit, collections, and operations, while driving performance, governance, and innovation across the board.

Why This Opportunity?
This is a highly respected, long-established brand with a reputation for excellence across the UK and internationally. Financially robust and growth-focused, they offer unmatched stability, strong values, and a forward-thinking culture. You'll have a direct line into board-level decision-making, with the scope to influence both operational outcomes and strategic direction.

Key Highlights:

• Contract: 6-month minimum (commitment required)
• Start: Immediate
• Location: Milton Keynes | Hybrid (60% in office)
• Team Leadership: 20+ reports across credit and ops

What You'll Be Doing:

• Drive the credit and operational strategy across the business unit
• Oversee collections, compliance, controls and reporting
• Lead and develop a high-performing credit and operations team
• Champion cross-functional collaboration and process improvement
• Provide clear performance oversight to senior stakeholders

Who We're Looking For:

• 5+ years in credit leadership, ideally within asset finance or financial services
• Experienced managing large teams in a fast-paced environment
• Someone ready to take that step up into a "Head of" role
• Strong communicator, strategic thinker, and confident in driving change

Interested in hearing more about this opportunity? APPLY NOW. Contact Alicia Maxwell on or .

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