Credit and Operations Director

Hays; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial services group in Milton Keynes seeks a strategic and commercially minded Credit & Operations Director to lead a team and drive performance in a dynamic environment. With a direct line into senior management, this opportunity offers substantial influence over business outcomes and operational excellence. If you are ready to step into a pivotal role, apply now!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in credit leadership, ideally within asset finance or financial services.
• Experienced managing large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communicator and confident in driving change.

Responsibilities

• Drive the credit and operational strategy across the business unit.
• Oversee collections and compliance.
• Lead a high-performing credit and operations team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Communication

Change management

Job description

Credit & Operations Director - Leading Financial Services Group Milton Keynes

Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role with a prestigious and high-performing financial services organisation?
This is the standout opportunity in Milton Keynes for a strategic, commercially minded Credit & Operations Director ready to shape the future of a business unit with national impact. Sitting on the senior leadership team, you'll lead a team of 20 across credit, collections, and operations, while driving performance, governance, and innovation across the board.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a highly respected, long-established brand with a reputation for excellence across the UK and internationally. Financially robust and growth-focused, they offer unmatched stability, strong values, and a forward-thinking culture. You'll have a direct line into board-level decision-making, with the scope to influence both operational outcomes and strategic direction.
Key Highlights:

Contract: 6-month minimum (commitment required)

Start: Immediate

Location: Milton Keynes Hybrid (60% in office)

Team Leadership: 20+ reports across credit and ops

What You'll Be Doing:

Drive the credit and operational strategy across the business unit

Oversee collections, compliance, controls and reporting

Lead and develop a high-performing credit and operations team

Champion cross-functional collaboration and process improvement

Provide clear performance oversight to senior stakeholders

Who We're Looking For:

5+ years in credit leadership, ideally within asset finance or financial services

Experienced managing large teams in a fast-paced environment

Someone ready to take that step up into a "Head of" or Director-level role

Strong communicator, strategic thinker, and confident in driving change

Interested in hearing more about this opportunity? APPLY NOW. Contact Alicia Maxwell on or . #