Growth-Focused Operations Leader | Automation & Systems

Abbeygate Search Ltd

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Abbeygate Search Ltd in Hertfordshire is seeking a senior operations leader to shape and scale the company’s operations. You will own the central operational backbone, drive process improvements, automate where possible, and ensure workflows from initial enquiry through to invoice and payment run smoothly.

The role suits someone who enjoys building and evolving an SME operation, taking ownership, challenging status quo, and developing the operations team.

Qualifications

  • Experience improving processes and automating workflows.
  • Knowledge of systems and data to inform decision-making.
  • Ability to oversee IT and third-party providers.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee business administration and operational support.
  • Manage invoicing, supplier payments and credit control.
  • Oversee systems, IT and third-party technology providers.
  • Ensure accreditation, compliance and insurance are maintained.
  • Improve internal processes and workflow across the business.
  • Develop the operational team and future structure.
  • Shape the operations to scale with the business.

Skills

Process improvement
Automation
Systems thinking
IT oversight

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Abbeygate Search Ltd in Hertfordshire is seeking a senior operations leader to shape and scale the company’s operations. You will own the central operational backbone, drive process improvements, automate where possible, and ensure workflows from initial enquiry through to invoice and payment run smoothly.

The role suits someone who enjoys building and evolving an SME operation, taking ownership, challenging status quo, and developing the operations team.

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