1,281 Director Of Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

• MBA or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing operational strategies and process improvements.
• Strong understanding of financial management, budgeting, and P&L responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in implementing operational excellence programs (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in project management software and ERP systems.

• Develop and implement strategic operational plans.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficiency across departments.
• Manage budgets, P&L, and resource allocation.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Report on operational performance to senior management.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution.
• Expertise in process improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial acumen and P&L responsibility experience.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies that support the company's long-term vision and objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including supply chain management, process optimization, and performance monitoring.
• Lead the strategic planning process, working closely with executive leadership to set operational priorities and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency gains, cost reduction, and performance enhancement across the organization.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.
• Implement and refine operational policies and procedures to ensure best practices.
• Drive innovation in operational processes and technologies.
• Oversee risk management and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, partners, and internal teams.
• Report on operational performance to the executive board, providing strategic insights and recommendations.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations management and strategic planning, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading operational transformations and driving significant business improvements.
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, process optimization, supply chain management, and financial oversight.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in managing diverse teams in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and operational software.
• Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic business environment.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies to achieve organizational goals and enhance efficiency.
• Oversee all aspects of operations, including supply chain management, process optimization, and quality assurance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive process innovation and implement best practices to optimize workflows and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Manage operational budgets and financial performance, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with other senior leaders to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers and partners.
• Lead strategic projects focused on operational transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Implement robust risk management strategies to mitigate operational disruptions.

• Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Oversee and manage daily operations across various departments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operational managers and staff.
• Implement process improvements and drive operational efficiency.
• Manage operational budgets and financial performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational success.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives.
• Identify and implement best practices in operations management.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior operations management or leadership roles.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and achieving strategic objectives.
• Strong understanding of operational frameworks, process optimization, and performance management.
• Excellent leadership, team building, and motivational skills.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a hybrid work environment and manage cross-functional teams.

About the role

The role is to focus on reviewing all operations, processes, procedures and management practices to ensure a safe, efficient and effective Green Spaces service, including:

• Green spaces, including playgrounds, sports pitches and a range of other community facilities
• Countryside estates, including our such as our commons and open spaces
• Cemetery services

You will be based at the Civic Centre in Esher. Although a number of the team work out on sites around the borough so travel will be required. There will also be opportunities for working remotely.

The main purpose of the role:

As the Process Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for reviewing and streamlining processes and procedures across the Green Spaces team, ensuring that all are following safe practices, working efficiently and effectively, and that there is consistency across the service provided.

You will also be responsible for looking at how we implement and embed new practices within the teams providing support and effective training

Specific duties and responsibilities

Map and review all processes and procedures ensuring that they are aligned with the corporate procedures, relevant legislation and industry best practice.

Develop and implement new or improved processes where necessary, working with the team and ICT to better utilise existing digital tools in such processes while also implementing effective data oversight for the service where possible to measure improvements over time.

Identify the necessary training requirements to meet the needs of the processes.

Undertake any other duties related to Green Spaces processes as determined by the Head of Culture, Leisure and Environment.

Person specificationEssential

• Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Management qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Experience in successful change management, improving processes in a public facing service or similar
• Strong problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and at all levels
• Strong IT skills and ability to disseminate information in a quick, efficient and accurate manner
• Flexible and adaptable work style
• Diplomatic, tactful and capable of being assertive
• Current driving licence and ability to travel between different locations within the borough

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