Express Recruitment
Head of Operations
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Express Recruitment’s Executive Search division
Express Recruitment’s Executive Search division are proud to be working in partnership with a rapidly growing, multi-entity organisation operating across healthcare, logistics and supply chain services. Backed by ambitious growth plans, the business is on a journey towards a £50m revenue target and is seeking to appoint a Head of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering this expansion.
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will take full accountability for building and leading a scalable, high-performing operational function. This role will focus on delivering operational excellence across existing operations while designing and implementing the infrastructure, systems and processes required to support future growth, including the transition to a new warehouse and increased adoption of automation technologies.
There is a salary of c£80k on offer, plus 15% bonus, a lucrative profit sharing scheme, 25 days holiday plus stats, 7% employer pension contribution, hybrid working and private healthcare.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a critical stage of its growth journey, with the autonomy and support to build a scalable, technology-enabled operation that will underpin future success.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role within a complex, multi-site or multi-business environment
- Demonstrable track record of scaling operations and delivering operational transformation
- Experience implementing automation, robotics or technology-driven operational improvements
- Good understanding of warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations
- Ability to lead large-scale change programmes while maintaining service continuity
- Experience using ERP, WMS and operational data to drive performance and decision-making
- Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic mindset, with the ability to deliver both immediate results and long-term capability
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing operational team, ensuring clear accountability and strong leadership capability across all functions
- Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, delivering high standards in safety, quality, accuracy and customer service
- Develop and implement a scalable operational strategy to support significant business growth
- Lead the design, planning and successful transition into a new warehouse operation
- Identify and implement automation, robotics and digital solutions to improve efficiency and productivity
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates. We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education and Voluntary organisations. Find all of our current vacancies on https://bit.ly/3IaEnI7. Not quite found the right role for you yet? Let us do the scrolling for you! Your search for a new role has never been so easy, just fill in our contact form on https://bit.ly/3NHa9NR or give us a call on 0115 924 0010 and we will do the rest.
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Job Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary
Up to c£80k per annum D.O.E + 15% bonus + benefits
Job Type and Hours
Full Time, Permanent
How to Apply
Interested candidates can send their resumes to jobs@express-recruitment.co.uk mentioning the Job Title in the subject line. Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.
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