Salary / Benefits: up to £100k plus car allowance and bonus
The Head of Business Operations (COO) holds a pivotal position within the Senior Leadership Team, collaborating closely with the Managing Director. This role involves crafting and implementing strategic initiatives, leading transformative change, and ensuring the successful delivery of outcomes.
As a leader, you'll play a key role in helping and guiding other SLT members to work well together across different parts of the business. We're looking for someone with lots of experience in leadership who can motivate teams. If you're really good at talking to people, understand how businesses work, and want to be part of an exciting manufacturing business that cares about its people, the environment, and making money, we invite you to explore this opportunity.
The Role:
Work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to build the overall strategic business objectives to drive improvement, support the growth and innovation without compromising on the core company values
Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO
Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPI's) to assess effectiveness of sales, finance and manufacturing teams to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Empowering the team with the leadership and resources they need to successfully complete initiatives
Overall operation of the business, ensuring that all departments are aligned, and close working relationships are forged
Mentor, coach and develop the team, to support business needs and to provide stability in the company structure
Implement best practices to optimise operational efficiency and reduce costs
Provide strong leadership and drive continuous improvement
Provide project management oversight over key initiatives
Ensure all policies and procedures are compliant and transparent both internally and externally
Strive for B Corp Certification by the end of 2024 as part of the company's purpose-led commitment
Establish an agile, data-driven culture through empowerment, collaboration, and simplicity
Champion the company and clients towards a purpose-led business, aligning stakeholder interests with those of the planet and society
Key Skills:
Desirable ILM Level 7 qualification
Experience in manufacturing sector would be advantageous
Experience in devising and executing business and operating models
Proficiency in strategic development and translating strategies into attainable objectives
Confident decision-making, considering diverse perspectives (people, planet, profit)
Ability to cultivate a high-performing SLT aligned with company values
Proficient in project management and possess a strong business acumen
Sound understanding of how environmental sustainability and social value positively impact business
In-depth knowledge of various business functions (Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, HR & Finance)
Ability to effectively manage and drive change across the organization
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
