Operations Team Leader

BRE; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 5% match

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback

Onsite facilities: restaurant, nursery

BRE Academy access

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

BRE is seeking an Operations Team Leader to manage a team of Operations Support Co-ordinators across Watford and Glasgow. The role focuses on delivering high-quality service, managing purchasing and invoicing, and driving process improvements in a hybrid work setting.

The successful candidate will oversee procurement, supplier relations and cost management, while ensuring strong customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. A proactive, detail-oriented leader will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Experience in operational support or administration.
• Knowledge of procurement and supplier management is a plus.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Operations Support Co-ordinators across Watford and Glasgow.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs and SLAs to ensure high-quality service.
• Oversee BREEAM Store operations, including order processing and fulfilment.
• Support procurement, purchasing, invoicing and business administration processes.
• Analyse operational performance data and provide regular reporting to the Operations Manager.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and customer experience.
• Handle customer escalations and complaints professionally per quality standards.
• Support QA and ISO compliance activities and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

People leadership

Operations process

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

BRE is a world-leading global organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported governments, businesses and industry with pioneering research, testing and expertise. We are focused on growth, scale and expanding our global impact with products, services, standards and qualifications that address the challenges of a changing world. Driven by our purpose of helping everyone, in every building, everywhere, we are creating a safer, more sustainable built environment for people and planet.

About The Role

As an Operations Team Leader, you'll lead a team of Operations Support Co-ordinators across our Watford and Glasgow locations, overseeing the day-to-day delivery of services that support BREEAM products, including BREEAM In-Use and the BREEAM Store.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, service quality and customer satisfaction while supporting revenue generation through the effective management of purchasing, procurement, invoicing and order fulfilment activities.

This is a hybrid role, with a minimum expectation of two days per week in either our Watford or Glasgow office, alongside occasional travel between locations when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Operations Support Co-ordinators, providing day-to-day guidance, performance management and training.
• Monitor team performance against KPIs and service level agreements, ensuring high-quality customer service delivery.
• Oversee the operational management of BREEAM In-Use cost proposals, registrations, certifications and credit management activities.
• Manage BREEAM Store operations, including order processing, supplier relationships and fulfilment activities.
• Support procurement, purchasing, invoicing and business administration processes across BPS products and services.
• Analyse operational performance data and provide regular reporting to the BPS Operations Manager.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Handle customer escalations and complaints professionally and in line with quality procedures.
• Support quality assurance and compliance activities, including adherence to recognised standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 17065.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support service development, system enhancements and operational delivery.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong people leadership skills with a practical understanding of operational processes and customer service delivery.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Proven experience leading, motivating and managing team performance.
• Experience working within an operational, business support, customer service or administration environment.
• Knowledge of procurement, purchasing, supplier management or supply chain activities.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Confidence analysing and reporting performance, service or financial data.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, positive and adaptable approach to work.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford or Glasgow office, as you will be expected to attend in person (2 times per week).

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.