Operations Director
Posted 22 hours 40 minutes ago by Universal Business Team
Operations Director
Location: London Office
Benefits: £80,000 - £100,000 depending on experience + car allowance + bonus
Shape Tomorrow. Join Us Today.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for optimising operations and driving strategic growth? Do you excel in fostering productive teams and implementing innovative solutions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About Our Client: Our client is a global leader in the interiors market, specialising in creating innovative solutions for acoustic comfort. With locations in the United States, Australia, and now London, they are expanding their footprint and looking for an Operations Director to join their team. Their culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities:- Financial Management: Develop and implement financial strategies to manage and reduce debt, provide regular updates on accounts payable and receivable, and prepare weekly financial forecasts.
- Operations Optimisation: Plan and model demand for stock, update product pricing, perform root cause analysis on product issues, and identify best practices for process improvement.
- Client Services Management: Negotiate contracts with clients and oversee installations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Strategic Management: Oversee the management of new premises and OEM partnerships, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Leadership and Development: Report to the General Manager for EMEA, cultivate a growth-oriented environment, and lead teams to achieve high performance and success.
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within the contracting and/or interiors market would be highly desirable.
- A manufacturing background understanding quality control would be advantageous.
- Full understanding of lean processes reducing waste, continuous improvement and improving efficiency.
- Strong commercial awareness ideally within a growing SME business or medium sized company with international presence.
- Strong competency in strategic planning and business growth.
- Financial expertise and experience in reporting and management information.
- Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.
- Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
- UBT 3MAC or equivalent qualification; UBT ABM or similar is a plus.
- Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (negotiable).
- Car allowance: £8,000 per annum.
- Excellent holiday package.
- Profitshare bonus scheme.
- Collaborative working environment.
- Necessary tools of the trade (phone, laptop).
- Complimentary access to educational tools like UBT OBC Forum and LinkedIn Learning.
- An opportunity to work with a global company, sharing best practices and driving real change.
Are You the Driver of Change They Are Looking For?
Join our client's Making Quiet journey. Together, you will redefine the future of acoustic comfort and interior solutions. If you are ready to shape tomorrow with them, please send your CV as soon as possible explaining why you're the perfect fit for this role.