Business Operations Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Olney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Business Operations Team Leader in Olney, UK, where you will lead a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive process improvements. This office-based role offers the chance to mentor and develop team members while overseeing project administration and stakeholder management. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will play a key role in optimizing workflows and ensuring smooth operations across departments. Embrace the opportunity to build a fulfilling career in a collaborative culture that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Learning and career development opportunities

Competitive salary and incentive schemes

Qualifications

• Experienced in business operations and project administration.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the Business Operations team for smooth execution.
• Manage project administration and ensure timely execution.

Skills

Business Operations

Project Administration

Team Leadership

Coaching

Process Improvement

CRM Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cross-functional Communication

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 [emailprotected] .

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