Illume Recruitment
Operations Director - Reception Services

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Operations Director - 70k plus bonus
My client is a leading Reception Services brand and they are currently recruiting for an Operations Director to lead their team.
For this Operations Director role, they require someone who has:
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
- Previous experience in the Reception Services sector either as an Operations Manager or Operations Director
- Experience managing a large patch of business with the support of Operations Managers
- Strong understanding of bids/tenders and presenting to prospective clients
- The desire to grow within a forward thinking company


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