Head of Operations (Large Format Print & Signage)

JobsTrackR; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading print and signage group in Farnborough is seeking an experienced Head of Operations. You will shape the operational strategy and lead day-to-day production efforts in a newly established division. The ideal candidate requires at least 10 years in the industry, strong leadership skills, and a focus on continuous improvement. This role offers a base salary of up to £60,000 and significant growth potential within the organization.

Benefits

Base salary up to £60,000

23 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the operational strategy, ensuring alignment with the wider business goals.
• Lead and optimise day-to-day production and operational activity.
• Oversee budgets, cost control and forecasting.
• Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing operations team.
• Analyse production data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards.

Skills

10 years of proven experience in the large format print, graphics and signage industry

A track record of operational leadership in a fast-paced production environment

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Financial acumen, including budget management and cost optimisation

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

A mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Job description

Head of Operations (Large Format Print & Signage)
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Salary: Base salary of up to £60,000 dependant on experience, 23 days annual leave, generous 8% employer pension contribution.

An established, financially robust group with strong UK roots is looking for an experienced Head of Operations to lead their newly separated print and signage division. Following a strategic restructure that split this division from a larger logistics business, significant investment has been made in new machinery and facilities to create a first-class production environment, ideally placed for ambitious growth.

This is a unique opportunity to join the senior leadership team at an exciting inflection point: with a new, dedicated site tailored for print, signage and automotive livery production, the business is ready to scale. The Head of Operations will play a pivotal role in delivering that success.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, you will:

• Shape and deliver the operational strategy, ensuring alignment with the wider business goals
• Lead and optimise day-to-day production and operational activity
• Oversee budgets, cost control and forecasting
• Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing operations team
• Analyse production data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards

You will be joining an owner-led, entrepreneurially minded group that empowers its senior managers and invests for the long term.

What you’ll need

• 10 years of proven experience in the large format print, graphics and signage industry
• A track record of operational leadership in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Financial acumen, including budget management and cost optimisation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• A mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Why apply?

• The division has recently undergone a full site upgrade with new machinery, dedicated space for automotive livery production, and strong infrastructure designed for growth
• Significant backing from an established, financially sound group
• A collaborative leadership structure where you’ll work closely with peers in Sales/Commercial and report directly to the Global MD
• The chance to shape the operational direction of a business with real untapped market opportunity

If you're an experienced large format print and signage operations leader ready to take ownership of this exciting next chapter, we’d love to hear from you.