Interim Operations Lead

SI Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-focused organisation in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking an Interim Operations Lead to manage operational and administrative functions. This role involves supervising end-to-end order flow, coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners, and ensuring business continuity during interim periods. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in logistics or distribution environments and a calm, structured approach. This is a fixed-term contract with a salary range of £35,000 to £37,500 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong operational coordination experience within order-led, logistics, or distribution-based environments.
• Calm, structured, and dependable approach during interim periods.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end order flow from approval through supplier ordering and delivery.
• Coordinating suppliers and logistics partners.
• Acting as the first point of escalation for issues.
• Providing oversight of office and administrative activity.
• Maintaining visibility of operational risks.
• Producing weekly oversight reports.

Skills

Operational coordination

Logistics experience

Calm and structured approach

Job description

Interim Operations Lead

We are seeking an Interim Operations Lead in Stockton-on-Tees to join a well-established, growth-focused organisation for fixed-term contract (with potential for a short extension). This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day operational and administrative functions, ensuring smooth order progression, effective supplier coordination, and business continuity during a transitional period. The position is interim until February, with the possibility of a slight extension if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing end-to-end order flow from approval through supplier ordering and delivery
• Coordinating suppliers and logistics partners to maintain delivery performance
• Acting as the first point of escalation for operational and delivery issues
• Providing light-touch oversight of office and administrative activity to ensure business continuity
• Maintaining visibility of operational risks, escalating issues clearly and appropriately to senior leadership
• Producing simple weekly oversight reporting and ensuring a structured handover at contract end

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong operational coordination experience within order-led, logistics, or distribution-based environments
• Calm, structured, and dependable approach, providing stability and continuity during interim periods

Duration: Fixed term (with potential short extension)

Salary: £35,000£37,500 per annum (DOE)

Location: Office-based, Stockton-on-Tees

Contract Type: Full-time, Interim