Operations Director

Operations Director – c£60K + bonus, car/car allowance and much more. Guildford

The Employer

Approaching our 20 th year, the business continues to grow, offering consulting and niche engineering and maintenance services predominantly to the energy, waste and biomass sectors across the UK and Ireland. A n employer of choice, fostering a good team spirit and employee involvement at all levels in the business.

The Package – Operations Director

c£60K per annum; performance-related bonus up to 20% of salary per annum; company car or car allowance option; pension; office based near Guildford; occasional travel and more…...

Overview

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Operations Director is responsible for overseeing a company's day-to-day operations and ensuring they align with the overall business strategy for the delivery of a competent, efficient and high performing workforce. This role involves developing and implementing operational plans, managing business processes, and analysing operational efficiency to drive productivity and profitability. High level HR duties, ensuring Health & Safety compliance, attracting talent and development of staff in situ.

Main Responsibilities – Operations Director

• Developing and executing operational strategies that support the company's overall objectives
• Identifying areas for improvement in processes, workflows, and resource allocation to optimize performance
• Customer contact and account management (and new client enquiries), assessing customer satisfaction, addressing issues and scheduling work
• Managing and controlling budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation, and track spending
• Overseeing and guiding direct reports and the wider teams, fostering a positive, productive workplace
• Ensuring all staff adherence to relevant regulations (Health & Safety), industry standards (ISO9001 and ISO45001), and company policies, while mitigating operational risks
• Working with other departments to ensure seamless operations and achieve business goals
• Identifying and implementing strategies to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and reduce operational bottlenecks
• Focusing on delivering high-quality services and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
• Compiling a quarterly report for the Board Meeting, presenting operational aspects to the board

Ideal Applicant Attributes & Experience

• Previous responsibility for a busy operations team
• Proven people management skills
• Experience driving a positive company culture
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with ISO9001 and ISO45001
• Driving license, able to travel to the Northern office (average once per month) and occasionally to client sites across the UK