Vice President Operations

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering leader in hydrogen technology seeks a VP of Operations (UK) to drive operational success as they scale for large-scale deployment. This high-impact role involves leading cross-functional teams across manufacturing and supply chain while ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clean tech and a collaborative leadership style focused on sustainability.

Qualifications

• Proven operational leader in clean tech or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong experience in scaling from pilot to full production.
• Deep understanding of supply chain strategy and lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead UK operational strategy and execution.
• Oversee production ramp-up and supply chain design.
• Ensure operational compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Experience in clean tech or industrial engineering

Job description

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Our client is a pioneering leader in hydrogen technology, developing advanced solutions to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. Backed by world-class investors and already achieving key commercial milestones, they are scaling operations to meet rapidly growing demand across Europe and beyond.

The Role

As VP of Operations (UK), you will play a critical leadership role in establishing and optimizing the operational backbone of the business. You will lead cross-functional teams across manufacturing, supply chain, project execution, and health & safety, ensuring excellence in delivery as the company moves into large-scale deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead UK operational strategy and execution, reporting directly to the executive team
• Oversee production ramp-up, including supply chain design, manufacturing scale-up, and quality assurance
• Ensure operational compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
• Partner closely with R&D, Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment of product development and delivery
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high-performance
• Build and mentor high-performing teams to support rapid scale and complexity

Candidate Profile

• Proven operational leader in clean tech, advanced manufacturing, or industrial engineering
• Strong experience scaling from pilot to full commercial production
• Deep understanding of supply chain strategy, HSE practices, and lean methodologies
• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
• Experience in hydrogen, energy storage, fuel cells, or adjacent sectors is strongly preferred
• Collaborative leadership style with a passion for sustainability and innovation