Interim Head of Place Operations

Tile Hill Executive Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a senior leader to provide strategic and operational leadership across core place operations in the United Kingdom. The candidate should have experience managing in-house services within a local authority, ensuring high-quality and compliant services for residents. This interim role offers hybrid working and is expected to last 6–12 months.

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing in-house services within local authority environments.
• Experience in strategic and operational leadership.
• Ability to foster partnerships and drive service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage in-house environmental and place-based operational services.
• Oversee service improvements and regulatory compliance.
• Drive efficiency and service transformation across teams.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships.
• Provide clear leadership and foster accountability.

Job description

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across core place operations, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient services for residents. The role requires a senior leader with a proven background in managing in-house services within a local authority environment. This interim post is expected to run for 6–12 months with hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage in-house environmental and place-based operational services to deliver high performance and value for money.
• Oversee service improvements, regulatory compliance, and operational safety standards.
• Drive efficiency, modernisation, and service transformation across operational teams.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to support delivery and community outcomes.
• Provide clear leadership to managers and operational teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.