Operations Director

Park Street People; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy business in the healthcare sector is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead operational functions, enhance processes, and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in consultancy and experience in strategic leadership. Responsibilities include managing operations, finance, and sales while ensuring profitability and efficiency. This role is critical for shaping the company's strategic direction.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior operational or leadership role within a consultancy setting.
• Strong understanding of business management, including finance and sales operations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire high performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core business functions including operations, finance and sales.
• Lead and manage the leadership team, setting clear expectations.
• Optimise operational processes and workflows for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and a background in consultancy? Do you thrive on driving growth, streamlining processes, and empowering leadership teams to deliver exceptional results? If so, we want to hear from you.

We\'re looking for an experienced Operations Director to join a dynamic and growing consultancy business specialising in the MedTech and scientific sectors. This is a pivotal role where you\'ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the business while shaping the strategic direction alongside the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core business functions including operations, finance and sales, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery across the company
• Lead and manage the leadership team, setting clear expectations, providing guidance and driving accountability for results
• Optimise operational processes and workflows, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Develop and monitor financial performance including budget management forecasting and ensuring profitability targets are met
• Work closely with the sales and business development teams to support growth strategies, identify new opportunities and strengthen client relationships

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior operational or leadership role within a consultancy setting
• Strong understanding of business management, including finance and sales operations
• A background in MedTech, life sciences, or related scientific sectors is advantageous
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire high performance
• Commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a hands-on approach to execution

Park Street People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role