National Operations Director: Strategy, Performance & Growth

SARIA UK; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operations firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead strategic operational functions across multiple sites. This role requires strong operational leadership, P&L ownership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement and change management. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of senior leadership experience and a degree-level qualification or above. Joining this position offers significant autonomy and the chance to influence a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

High-impact leadership role

Commitment to innovation and investment

Collaborative leadership team

Qualifications

• 5-10 years senior leadership experience within a comparably sized or larger organisation.
• Strong operational and/or engineering experience.
• A proven track record of delivering operational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement the strategic direction for all operational functions.
• Provide credible and influential leadership across the business.
• Drive a structured schedule of operational reviews to monitor KPIs.

Skills

Operational leadership

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree-level qualification or above

Job description

A leading operations firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead strategic operational functions across multiple sites. This role requires strong operational leadership, P&L ownership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement and change management. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of senior leadership experience and a degree-level qualification or above. Joining this position offers significant autonomy and the chance to influence a forward-thinking organization.