Business Operations Team Leader

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Olney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global solutions provider as a Business Operations Team Leader in Olney, UK. You will oversee a dynamic team, ensuring smooth operations and enhancing efficiency through strong leadership and process improvements. This role offers opportunities for career development and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Learning and career development opportunities

Competitive salary and incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Experienced in business operations and leading teams.
• Skilled in coaching and developing team members.
• Proficient in handling multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Business Operations team.
• Drive operational efficiency by refining processes.
• Manage relationships across internal teams and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Process improvement

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Can you bring your experience to our team at ASSA ABLOY? Join our team based in Olney, UK and enjoy a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of. This is an office based position.

What would you do as our Business Operations Team Leader

As our Business Operations Team Leader, you would oversee and support the Business Operations team, ensuring the smooth execution of projects and operational processes. This role will involve managing administrative functions, optimising workflows & processes, and serving as a key liaison between departments. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to improving efficiency across business operations.

You would also be responsible for:

• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and support the Business Operations team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and continuous professional growth through coaching, meetings, and performance reviews.
• Project & Sales Operations: Oversee project administration, coordination of deliveries, sales support, and CRM maintenance to ensure timely, accurate execution and documentation.
• Process Improvement & Reporting: Drive operational efficiency by refining processes, maintaining performance reports, and aligning improvements with strategic objectives.
• Stakeholder & Supplier Management: Manage strong relationships and communication across internal teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure smooth operations and issue resolution.
• Administrative Oversight: Supervise general administrative tasks, including communications, document handling, and meeting logistics to support overall business efficiency.

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in business operations, project administration, and leading teams.
• Skilled in coaching, people management, and developing team members.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities under pressure.
• Proactive problem-solver with a focus on continuous process improvement.
• Proficient in CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and effective cross-functional communication.

It would be beneficial if you had experience working with scheduling and logistics teams, along with knowledge of order processing, invoicing, or stock management. Familiarity with access control or security product installations and experience in process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma would also be advantageous.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills.
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone whocan see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here.

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by emailor post. If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Dominika Nalepa, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [e-mail] .

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To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.