Head of Operations

Amododesign; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A Sheffield-based engineering consultancy is seeking candidates for a dynamic role in product design. Ideal candidates will be driven, self-motivated, and possess a solid background in engineering, programming, and lean systems. The role offers great opportunities for professional development and is integral to the operations of this fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• Self motivated and efficient. Great at setting and fully completing tasks.
• Strong background knowledge of engineering and manufacture.
• Strong background in programming and automation of tasks.
• Experience in inventory management, work in progress, and lean systems, etc.
• A demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, foresight, and risk management.
• Experience getting hands‑on with a toolkit.
• Conversant with AI tools.
• Very strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in office and business administration.
• Experience with office fit‑out and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of cutting-edge solutions and products.
• Collaborate with a world‑class team to advance engineering projects.
• Contribute to operations and business improvements as the role grows.

Skills

Self motivated and efficient

Background knowledge of engineering and manufacture

Background in programming and automation

Experience in inventory management and lean systems

Strategic thinking and risk management

Hands-on toolkit experience

Conversant with AI tools

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in office and business administration

Experience with office fit-out and maintenance

Tools

Toolkit (hands-on)

Job description

We are a Sheffield based start-up providing expert engineering consultancy to a variety of clients and industries. We primarily focus on engineered product design, and work in a range of industries and contexts from biotech and medtech to water and heavy industry. We have a focus on ethical and sustainable delivery, but that means more to us than just bamboo straws and tote bags - we choose to work on projects that matter, work to deliver the best solution for our clients no matter what, and commit to doing so without compromising our values.

Successful candidates will work alongside our world‑class team to support the design and development of cutting‑edge solutions, systems, and products.

About you

This role has a wide salary and experience range. We encourage exceptional entry‑level applications and are open to excellent candidates with many years of experience.

We value drive, culture fit, and a track‑record of excellence and above all else, but the below competencies, interests, and attributes are extremely desirable:

• Self motivated and efficient. Great at setting and fully completing tasks
• Strong background knowledge of engineering and manufacture
• Strong background in programming and automation of tasks
• Experience in inventory management, work in progress, and lean systems, etc.
• A demonstrated capacity for strategic thinking, foresight, and risk management
• Experience getting hands‑on with a toolkit

Alongside the above, the below competencies will strengthen an application:

• Conversant with AI tools
• Very strong communication skills
• Proficiency in office and business administration
• Experience with office fit‑out and maintenance

Amodo is a fast growing organisation with fantastic opportunities for professional development. This position is integral to business operations and has the potential to grow substantially alongside the company.