Interim Head of Operations — Multi-Site Retail Leader

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an Interim Head of Operations to join a fast-growing multi-site retail business. This crucial role requires an experienced leader who can deliver immediate results and support senior leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing operational delivery, leading teams, and implementing improvements across locations. The ideal candidate will have strong retail experience, commercial acumen, and immediacy for the role, with a competitive salary of £110,000‑£120,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Travel allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in interim or contract roles is preferred.
• Immediate availability is required.

Responsibilities

• Own operational delivery and commercial performance across all locations.
• Lead, inspire, and stabilize multi-site teams.
• Identify and implement rapid operational improvements.
• Ensure high standards of service, compliance, and efficiency.
• Partner with senior leadership on key projects.

Skills

Proven senior operations experience in retail or consumer-facing multi-site environments

Strong P&L, budgeting, and commercial acumen

Ability to deliver results quickly

Leadership and team stabilization skills

Job description

A recruitment consultancy is looking for an Interim Head of Operations to join a fast-growing multi-site retail business. This crucial role requires an experienced leader who can deliver immediate results and support senior leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing operational delivery, leading teams, and implementing improvements across locations. The ideal candidate will have strong retail experience, commercial acumen, and immediacy for the role, with a competitive salary of £110,000‑£120,000 plus benefits.