9,413 Operations Managers jobs in the United Kingdom

Business Operations Manager
– Tucker Sone

Hybrid – with regular presence in London | Full-time / Permanent

Tucker Stone is a boutique executive search firm partnering with senior leaders and organisations globally, to identify and appoint exceptional HR talent. Our high-touch, relationship-driven approach combines bespoke research, deep market knowledge & networks, and trusted client advice.

We are now looking for a
Business Operations Manager
– a senior, multi-talented professional who will play a pivotal role in driving growth and ensuring the smooth running of the business. This is a varied and influential role spanning
executive support & administration, operations,
business development & marketing activities

What you'll be doing

• Act as a trusted partner to our Search Partners, managing projects, preparing high-quality reports, proposals, and presentations, and ensuring excellence at every stage of the search process.
• Provide executive and administrative support, including international diary management, scheduling client and candidate meetings/interviews, and overseeing the coordination of all search activity.
• Support client and candidate engagement with professionalism, discretion, and polish.
• Lead on marketing and business development activities – from client pipeline and proposals to events, social media, and brand presence.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including finance, IT, and process improvements to drive efficiency.
• Manage data, systems, and platforms to ensure accurate information and strong client/candidate relationships.
• Provide commercial insight and strategic input to support business growth.

What we're looking for

Proven experience in a senior operations, business management, EA/Chief of Staff in an executive search or wider Human Capital/ management consulting business

Outstanding organisational, project management, and interpersonal skills.

Strong commercial acumen and confidence in influencing business growth.

Phenomenal customer experience mentality - excellent relationship management & engagement skills and attitude.

Incredible attention to detail, high quality communication skills, calm, professional & efficient administrative capability

Experience across marketing, communications, and client development.

Tech confidence – highly proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM/database, Adobe/Canva editorial suite, LinkedIn and AI

Why join Tucker Stone?

A broad and influential role, working directly with the firm's leadership.

Opportunity to help shape the growth and direction of an international boutique, high-performing search firm.

Exposure to senior leaders, executives, and decision-makers.

A supportive, collaborative environment where initiative is valued.

Competitive salary and benefits.

If you're a strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoys variety, we'd love to hear from you.

Tremco CPG UK manufactures high performance building materials to solve the complex challenges faced by today’s construction industry. With over 1,400 employees across Europe, we are committed to shaping a world where buildings and structures save energy, last longer and exceed sustainability benchmarks.

Reporting into the Head of Business Operations and Customer Services this role will lead the process and development of the SIOP process in the UK.

Duties Include:

• Responsible for planning, managing, and controlling the Tremco portfolio of products from forecasting and demand to supply output in order to support commercial, financial, and operational plans for both BIFG & Intercompany.
• Management of Stock inventory levels in line with the Business Sales Working Capital metrics.
• Ensuring that all data held in SAP is updated on a regular basis in line with business & Sales requirements.
• Work with the Global Support Centre to ensure the pricing procedures are following, maintained and improvements implemented.
• Accountable for the Daily Operations and Management of SAP MasterData, BIFG Processes, Inventory, Export & UK Pricing Team based in Wigan.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Strong project management skills.
• A passion for Customers and Customer Service is essential for this role along with the ability to communicate at all levels across the business.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks to reflect Business needs. Able to work both independently and collaboratively, and within the service-level agreements.
• People management experience including; PIP's, Talent Management and Succession planning. along with the ability to engage, motivate and inspire your team.

Salary & Benefits:

• A competitive annual salary.
• Lucrative performance-based bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday entitlement (excluding bank holidays) increasing to 27 days holiday following length of service with the business.
• A range of attractive benefits (pension, life assurance, private medical, enhanced family friendly leave, flexible benefits and perkbox).

Become part of our team and shape the future of Tremco CPG UK!

The Company is committed to the principle of equal opportunities and is opposed to any form of unfair discrimination on the grounds of race, sex or marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics’, age, religion, or belief. Candidates will be chosen on the basis of their ability and suitability for the role.

We are seeking an Operations Manager who combines operational excellence with an understanding of business development and commercial growth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a company’s operations—ensuring processes run smoothly, teams are aligned, and opportunities for growth are proactively supported.

Reporting to the CEO you will manage the day-to-day operational function of the business while working closely with leadership on initiatives that drive efficiency, scalability, and revenue growth. You will also provide hands-on support to business development activities such as pipeline tracking, proposal coordination, and client onboarding.

Requirements

Operational Management

• Manage daily operations and internal workflows to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Oversee planning, budgets, and reporting against key KPIs.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments to reduce silos and improve communication flow
• Implement process improvements to drive operational excellence across teams.
• Support change management initiatives and help embed a culture of alignment, accountability, and shared success.
• Coordinate with Finance on forecasting, invoicing, and cost control.
• Maintain compliance with internal policies and supplier contracts.
• Support the leadership team with data-driven insights, dashboards, and performance metrics.

• Assist with RFPs, bids, and client proposals.
• Provide insights and reporting on business performance and pipeline health
• Contribute to pricing models, commercial proposals, and client onboarding documentation.
• Help identify operational or service delivery opportunities that can strengthen client relationships.

People & Culture

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment between operations, finance, and sales functions.
• Support resource planning, hiring coordination, and internal communications.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualification

5+ years of experience in operations management, business management, or a related field.

• Proven exposure to or support of business development or sales operations functions.
• Excellent problem solver with sound judgment and initiative.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with experience managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial acumen — comfortable with budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

• Care about the user and strive to deliver a great experience.
• Have experience in a fast-scaling or technology-focused environment.
• Have exposure to client contracts, RFPs, or bid management.
• Have a background in operations for professional services, SaaS, or digital businesses.
• Are commercially minded and proactive
• Are comfortable in both strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Manager, Business Operations - Rotor Blades Repair Center

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Business Management

Fulfil the roles and responsibilities of the Nominated Person for Part 145 as required by EASA and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

Site lead for the Business Operations Team.

Provide the right leadership, direction, and management to the Team with a strong results-oriented focus across safety, people, quality, service delivery and cost management.

Manage and grow the key relationships with customers and partners.

Lead, organise, measure, and drive the performance of the operations team in support of company goals and objectives.

Design, develop, and deliver management processes that are required to comply with the relevant regulatory and business requirements.

Proactively measure, monitor, and evaluate operational KPI's taking appropriate actions to ensure levels of performance are not compromised.

Co-ordination of key support services, e.g. Human Resources, IT and Finance to optimise overall site excellence.

Overall responsibility for the facilities management.

To ensure employees have the appropriate mandatory training for their role.

Ensuring the Maintenance organisations compliance with company SMS and Occurrence reporting responsibilities.

Form 4 Holder for UK CAA Part 145 Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO).

Ensure that components are maintained to the requirements of Part 145 and in compliance with Part CAMO contracted requirements.

Administer technical training requirements and recommendations for company authorisation.

Operational

Maintain processes which are aligned with Company policy and within the regulatory requirements in the context of the company approvals.

The implementation of Lean practices.

Liaise with Company Technical Services in relation to Pt 145 activities.

Ensure all engineering facilities and office accommodation operate to Part 145 standard with an appropriate working environment.

Ensure provision of compliant storage facilities for the necessary parts, tools, equipment, and materials to perform the planned tasks to Part 145 standard.

Alignment of Maintenance organisational structure and compensation and benefits management is aligned with Company Policy.

Financial:

Control of costs within the approved budget.

Supporting the development of external customers and revenue as required by Company Policy.

Ensure all stakeholders are engaged in major decisions.

Contribute to the Company Financial audit requirements.

Deliver P&L performance through strong leadership of the entire team.

Monitor monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget to ensure site achieves key financials.

Develop the annual budget in line with the annual business planning schedule.

Quality

Implementation of effective corrective actions following audits and incidents.

Establishing and implementing corrective actions following Audits.

Participate in investigations as requested by the Safety & Compliance Monitoring Manager.

Liaise with the Safety & Compliance Monitoring Manager for matters affecting continued airworthiness.

Ensure the Company Maintenance Expositions are aligned with the relevant Aviation Authorities and are implemented.

Ensuring appropriate Supplier Evaluation and support arrangements, in line with Company Policy.

Safety

Safety and Communication.

Ensure we have a safe working environment where people can come to work and get home safe every night.

Championing Safety initiatives within the business.

Ensuring that the safety practices are implemented and adopted in line with Company requirements.

Required Qualifications (Essential)

Must meet the requirements of UK CAA / EASA Part 145.A.30 (notes below )

Human Factors

Auditing

Safety Management System

Competencies

Must be capable of working on own initiative and with a small team.

Good communication skills.

Analytical, administrative and organisational.

Ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and multi-task.

Strong communicator (written and verbal).

Well organised and self-motivated.

Experience required

Aircraft/Helicopter Engineering/maintenance experience.

Employee management Experience.

Previous management experience.

Planning experience is desirable.

Project management skills are desirable.

Strong understanding of the regulatory framework.

5 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position.

IT literate

Recruiting Company Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location Great Britain-England-Warminster

Job Field Product Support

Schedule Full-time

Job Level Manager with Direct Reports

Job Type Standard

Shift First Shift

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting 06/13/2025, 11:11:47 AM

• Design, implement, and refine operational processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Manage and execute strategic projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Oversee daily business operations, ensuring smooth functioning across departments.
• Collaborate with leadership to align operational strategies with overall business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks and challenges.
• Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Lead and mentor a remote operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Prepare regular operational reports for senior management.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in business operations, project management, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated success in process optimization, workflow design, and change management.
• Experience managing complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and business process management software.
• Experience in a tech or SaaS environment is a plus.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

• Analyse existing business processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, implement, and manage new operational processes and systems to support company growth and strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify trends.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement operational changes and ensure successful adoption of new processes.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their operational challenges and provide solutions.
• Develop and manage project plans for operational improvement initiatives, ensuring timely completion and desired outcomes.
• Create comprehensive documentation for processes, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of operational systems and recommend enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices.
• Train and mentor team members on operational best practices and system usage.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in business operations, process improvement, or strategic management.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing operational changes and achieving measurable results.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Expertise in business process modelling, workflow analysis, and project management methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, vital for remote team leadership.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple complex projects, and thrive in a remote work environment.
• Proficiency in project management software and business intelligence tools.
• Experience in the technology sector is highly advantageous.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

• Developing and implementing operational strategies to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Managing and overseeing key business processes, including resource allocation and project management.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline operations and reduce costs.
• Collaborating with department heads to ensure alignment and effective execution of business objectives.
• Developing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational performance.
• Preparing reports and presentations for senior management on operational status and recommendations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Leading and mentoring a team of operations support staff.
• Managing vendor relationships and contract negotiations.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

• Oversee and improve core business operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across departments.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the firm's overall business objectives.
• Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics, providing regular reports to senior management.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in processes and implement solutions for continuous improvement.
• Lead and mentor a team of operational staff, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Manage budgets for operational areas and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee the implementation of new systems and technologies to enhance operational capabilities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Drive projects related to operational excellence, resource allocation, and service delivery improvements.
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes within the firm.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations for operational services.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in business operations management, preferably within a professional services or consulting environment.
• Proven track record of successfully improving operational efficiency and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of process optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach.
• Experience with various business software and operational management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated experience in change management.

• Oversee and manage day-to-day business operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategic operational plans aligned with the company's long-term goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive the implementation of optimisation initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and streamline workflows.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage operational budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency and resource optimisation.
• Collaborate with department heads to align operational strategies with departmental objectives.
• Implement and maintain robust operational policies and procedures.
• Oversee vendor relationships and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Lead change management initiatives to facilitate the adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior leadership on operational performance and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in business operations management, with a proven track record of success.
• Strong understanding of business process management, project management, and change management methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic operational plans.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using business intelligence tools and operational software.
• Experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage remote teams.
• Experience in (mention a specific industry relevant to the fictional client, e.g., SaaS, e-commerce, logistics) is highly desirable.