141 Global Operations jobs in the United Kingdom

Head of Global Operations | Fashion Brand | Up to £95k

Location: North West London (on site 4-5 days per week)

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a fast-growing, trend-led fashion brand on the hunt for a Head of Global Operations -a strategic, solutions-focused leader to shape and scale their international logistics and supply chain.

Reporting into the COO, this high-impact role spans end-to-end global logistics, supply chain strategy, vendor relationships , and import/export compliance . You'll play a pivotal role in supporting international growth, streamlining operations, and delivering seamless movement of product from factory to customer-on time, on budget, and always on brand.

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead all global logistics operations-shipping, warehousing, and distribution.
• Partner with 3PLs, freight forwarders, and carriers to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery.
• Optimise shipping routes and methods to improve speed and reduce cost.

Compliance & Trade

• Ensure full compliance with global import/export regulations.
• Stay on top of international trade policy changes and customs requirements.
• Own documentation and audit processes for global logistics compliance.

Inventory & Warehouse Oversight

• Manage inventory flow and fulfilment across global DCs.
• Prevent overstocking/stockouts by improving stock visibility and tracking.
• Collaborate with warehousing partners to improve performance.

Vendor Management

• Build and lead strong relationships with logistics and supply chain partners.
• Negotiate rates and contracts to drive savings and service quality.
• Resolve logistical challenges through proactive communication and planning.

Cost & Budget Control

• Own the international logistics budget.
• Track, analyse, and report on logistics costs and performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for savings and efficiency gains.
  
  

• Proven experience leading global supply chain and logistics in a retail or fashion environment.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and global trade compliance.
• Skilled in managing external partners, including 3PLs and freight forwarders.
• A sharp commercial mindset with experience in budget ownership.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling business with global reach.

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Head of Global Operations | Fashion Brand | Up to £95k

Location: North West London (on site 4-5 days per week)

Zachary Daniels are partnering with a fast-growing, trend-led fashion brand on the hunt for a Head of Global Operations -a strategic, solutions-focused leader to shape and scale their international logistics and supply chain.

Reporting into the COO, this high-impact role spans end-to-end glob.

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About Swissport

We are a global leader in sustainable and responsible airport services provision, renowned for our unwavering commitment to safety, operational excellence, and exceptional service, shaping a future where air travel thrives on reliability, efficiency, and experience.

In 2023, with the support of more than 60,000 colleagues, Swissport provided best-in-class airport ground services for some 232 million airline passengers and handled roughly 4.7 million tons of air freight at 115 cargo centres. Across a global network that is unparalleled in the industry, Swissport served airlines at 286 airports in 44 countries across six continents.

The culture of Swissport is shaped by our corporate values, which guide our actions and decision-making processes. These values are at the core of our culture, shaping our business and underpinning our commitment to measuring our impact. They capture the essence of who we are at Swissport and help us deliver value across the entire company.

"Show You Care" underlines that our actions are perceived and valued from the perspective of the people around us. So, whatever we do, we do it purposefully and consciously, taking in the perspective of our colleagues, customers, and passengers.

“Doing the right things” means that we do the things that are valuable to our colleagues, customers, and passengers. We are trained to do this safely and trusted to do the right thing in any given situation.

"Win as a Team" highlights the importance of teamwork. Either we win as a team, or we fall as individuals. Together, we can surpass ourselves and handle any situation.

These values capture the essence of who we are and our unwavering commitment to excellence, and give actionable guidance for individual behaviour of employees, leaders, and executives, serving as a compass for how to act and deliver.

Job Summary

As our new Manager Global Operations - Passenger Services you are reporting to the VP Global Operations of Ground Handling. You are working within the Global Operations team and together with the Regional CEOs you drive and implement the change to a global mindset.

You have a critical role in developing and delivering Swissport’s global operational standards in passenger handling. You are responsible for reviewing and updating the operational standard processes and procedures along with developing changes in line with the strategic plan. As an operations expert for specific customer airlines, you will coordinate follow-up on operational issues and exchange of information & best practices within the network, striving for global standardization of operational procedures & processes and co-ordinate the roll out of new customer products.

You will be working closely with other areas such as QHSE, IT, training and innovation. The Manager Global Operations - Passenger Services is responsible for developing strategies and roadmaps for passenger services, increasing automation with the help of technology, and looking for ways to increase ancillary revenue by providing new services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the business & strategic side of the operational processes, procedures and applications related to Passenger Services (Operational and functional requirements, business case, priorities, roll-out).
• Define, review, and update the standard operational processes, procedures and engagement standards in accordance with the corporate policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders (Headquarter, regions and country management, providers) to support embedding of global standards .
• Act as owner for customer specific processes and drive station performance in a true customer and passenger centric approach.
• Lead and implement projects associated with Global initiatives and application rollouts which facilitate automation of existing manual processes to improve operational efficiencies and financial performance.
• Lead and execute operational on-site inspections, business processes reviews and improvement projects.
• Lead the Global INAD project and functionally lead the INAD center in Casablanca, Morocco.
• Promote innovation with the goal of maximizing the value of the company. Work close to key stakeholders to support the development of innovative technology.
• Identify and monitor issues, compliance, risks & mitigation at a global level within the scope of the Sub-Process and Service ownership.
• Develop the business vision for Passenger Services and support the delivery of better value through the identification and elimination of the complexity within business processes and identification of better ways of working.
• Find ideas to increase ancillary revenue, prepare a business case, conduct a trial and implement the new product/service within the Swissport network
• Collaborate with the respective IT Application Owner to promote the Global Standard Solutions as well as the developments, communication, and strategic Roadmap.
• Effectively manage change by liaising with Stations and Stakeholders at the right levels to ensure they are engaged in all process and system improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• 8+ years of previous experience in Passenger Services either for an airline or for a ground handling company
• Proven experience as a manager in a support/managerial or similar role, preferably for an airline or ground handling company
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities and large, multi-year projects to ensure budgets, schedules and performance criteria are met
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to professionally interact with a diverse blend of personality types at all levels of the organization
• Strong IT affinity
• Customer centric, identifying and anticipating new revenue streams
• Strong attention to detail and able to grasp the big picture
• Change management knowledge and experience is highly desirable
• Full proficiency in English is a must.

Role: Global Clinical Operations Lead (Contract)
Location: Welwyn Garden City - Hybrid (2+ days office-based)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)

Contract: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)
Pay:

• 339.27 - 376.97 per day (PAYE)
• 450 - 500 per day (Umbrella)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for four experienced Global Clinical Operations Leads to join one of our long-term clients, a leading global healthcare organisation, on a 6-month contract. This is a hybrid working position based at their modern site in Welwyn Garden City.

This is a very hands-on position, and we are open to candidates at a range of levels with 3-5 years of clinical experience, particularly those who have been directly involved in the delivery of clinical studies.

Benefits:

• Flexible home-working policy (minimum 2 days onsite)
• Competitive weekly pay
• Generous holiday allowanced (25 days + bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to support global clinical study delivery
• Modern office environment with on-site amenities

The Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in clinical research, clinical trial management, or a similar role
• Proven hands-on involvement in operational delivery of clinical studies
• Strong knowledge of drug development processes and ICH/GCP guidelines
• University degree or equivalent experience in life sciences or a related field
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative settings
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management experience

The Role:

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional clinical study teams, delivering all operational aspects across trial phases
• Develop and manage operational plans and clinical study budgets
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with third-party providers and key internal stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic clinical operations communities and project teams
• Oversee country/site feasibility and guide local teams during trial execution
• Ensure compliance with global clinical regulations and internal standards
• Support supply planning and demand forecasting to ensure study continuity
• Provide oversight on risk management and site monitoring activities

Please note:

• This is an Inside IR35 contract
• All applicants must have a maximum 1-month notice period

If you're keen to join an exceptional team delivering transformative clinical trials, then please apply to this Global Clinical Operations Lead role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm .

• Lead or contribute to one or more cross-functional global working groups, contribute to global Study Teams.
• Drive Operational Excellence by developing operational plans, creating & managing clinical study budget & overseeing the consistency of operations.
• Manage vendors & stakeholders by managing relationships with vendors & cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee performance of vendors and third-party providers.
• Lead and influence by establishing yourself as a leader within the team, being recognized as a thought leader who inspires others to perform at their best and learn from best practices.
  
  

• Demonstrable previous experience in clinical trial management.
• 3-5 years global study management experience (managing studies/trials on a global level).
• Hold a university degree or equivalent years of experience, preferred focus in life sciences.
• Possess strong working knowledge of the drug development process and respective regulations, including ICH and GCP guidelines.
• Hands on, with experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, either for pharma, biotech or CRO.

• Lead or contribute to one or more cross-functional global working groups, contribute to global Study Teams.
• Drive Operational Excellence by developing operational plans, creating & managing clinical study budget & overseeing the consistency of operations.
• Manage vendors & stakeholders by managing relationships with vendors & cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee performance of vendors and third-party providers.
• Lead and influence by establishing yourself as a leader within the team, being recognized as a thought leader who inspires others to perform at their best and learn from best practices.
  
  

• Demonstrable previous experience in clinical trial management.
• 3-5 years global study management experience (managing studies/trials on a global level).
• Hold a university degree or equivalent years of experience, preferred focus in life sciences.
• Possess strong working knowledge of the drug development process and respective regulations, including ICH and GCP guidelines.
• Hands on, with experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, either for pharma, biotech or CRO.

Role: Global Clinical Operations Lead (Contract)
Location: Welwyn Garden City - Hybrid (2+ days office-based)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)

Contract: 6 month contract (Inside IR35)
Pay:

• 339.27 - 376.97 per day (PAYE)
• 450 - 500 per day (Umbrella)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for four experienced Global Clinical Operations Leads to join one of our long-term clients, a leading global healthcare organisation, on a 6-month contract. This is a hybrid working position based at their modern site in Welwyn Garden City.

This is a very hands-on position, and we are open to candidates at a range of levels with 3-5 years of clinical experience, particularly those who have been directly involved in the delivery of clinical studies.

Benefits:

• Flexible home-working policy (minimum 2 days onsite)
• Competitive weekly pay
• Generous holiday allowanced (25 days + bank holidays)
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to support global clinical study delivery
• Modern office environment with on-site amenities

The Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in clinical research, clinical trial management, or a similar role
• Proven hands-on involvement in operational delivery of clinical studies
• Strong knowledge of drug development processes and ICH/GCP guidelines
• University degree or equivalent experience in life sciences or a related field
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous, and collaborative settings
• Strong stakeholder and vendor management experience

The Role:

• Lead or contribute to cross-functional clinical study teams, delivering all operational aspects across trial phases
• Develop and manage operational plans and clinical study budgets
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with third-party providers and key internal stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic clinical operations communities and project teams
• Oversee country/site feasibility and guide local teams during trial execution
• Ensure compliance with global clinical regulations and internal standards
• Support supply planning and demand forecasting to ensure study continuity
• Provide oversight on risk management and site monitoring activities

Please note:

• This is an Inside IR35 contract
• All applicants must have a maximum 1-month notice period

If you're keen to join an exceptional team delivering transformative clinical trials, then please apply to this Global Clinical Operations Lead role below or call Chloe McCausland on (phone number removed) between 8:30am - 5:00pm .