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Operations Director
Operations Director
Roles & Responsibilities
- Change the way corporate markets are serviced, seeking out gaps and new opportunities in education.
- Ensure consistency of operation (performance, safety and quality) within a cost-efficient framework.
- Create and drive the strategic business plan to accelerate the development of our People, Perception, Passion and Pride.
- Deliver excellent client relationships and give customer-focused solutions to retain and grow our education sector.
- Set, implement and lead business strategy across operations teams, delivering results.
- Validate key policy compliance to ensure high-risk major contracts remain secure.
- Ensure accurate management of contracts, financial, footprint and health, safety and welfare audits.
- Actively shape the video production department, simplifying operations, professionalising through proper development, raising service levels and lowering costs.
- Ensure promotion of the latest innovations and compliance across operations.
- Build the best skills and culture in team and leadership. Grow and develop talent to meet future needs, ensuring collaboration and accountability are key to the company success.
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Key Requirements
- Experienced in client relationship management and growing team focus to meet critical business goals.
- Background in contract catering and hospitality, with a proven track record of performance knowledge.
- Strategic mind with critical reasoning skills.
- Exceptional team leadership through loyalty and collaboration.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal).
- Commercial acumen with profit-driven focus.
Key Benefits
- Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + car or car allowance.
- Private Health Care (via Bupa) for your family.
- 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
- Eligible for Workplace Pension Scheme (via Aviva).
- Death in Service benefit with bespoke training and development.
- Discounts and benefits (high street shops, holidays, cinemas).
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Company Vision
Caterlink has been the education sector’s catering specialist for over 20 years, serving over 1 million meals weekly.
- Fresh food policy foundational to success.
- Innovation, compliance and team development driving growth.
- Staying true to promises and supporting frontline teams is core to mission.
Employment Terms
- Full-time, permanent role (52 Weeks / Year).
- Standard 40-hour workweek pivotal to our term-time-aligned scheduling.
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