Operations Director

About us
Plant Plan is a family-owned business in based in Leicester. We are a fast-paced, rewarding, and customer-centric organisation, and our target is to achieve our goals of being the best planting company in the UK and hit our ambitious growth plans through amazing customer experiences and caring and supporting our team.
Our work environment includes:
Modern Office Setting
Growth & Training Opportunities
Casual Work Attire
Relaxed Atmosphere
Living Wage Foundation Employer
On-the-Job Training
Company Away Days
Safe Work Environment
About the Role:
As Operations Director you will be responsible for the overall success of the Operations team. This is split into 4 silos - Project Delivery, Contract, Systems & IT, and Compliance, each with their own head of department and system of management.
We are looking for someone with prior experience of working in a fast-growing business, and experience from both the shop-fitting/construction and field service industries would be a major advantage. This is a new role within the company, and one that is key to the development and strengthening of the Ops team as we gear for further growth.
We have Operations hubs in Leicester and London, and remote staff based across the UK. Travel to team events and for general management will be a part of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership - excellent people skills and ability to manage, motivate and develop a team.
Strategy - keep the big picture in mind and build for the long term.
Finance - help create budgets and then manage the departments to meet these.
Efficiencies - help us become a leaner, more effective and efficient organisation.
Change - proactively implement change and improve systems and process.
Implementation - a track record of seeing projects through to completion.
People - you will have overall responsibility for the people within your team.
Acquisitions - help successfully onboard acquired businesses staff and clients.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree level education as minimum
Minimum 5 years experience in an Operations Director / COO role.
Field Service experience highly regarded.
UK Driving License
Experience in the construction/fitout industry very useful.
Other Information:
We’re a friendly, caring team who support each other.
We believe in training and development for the whole team.
We’re a Living Wage Foundation accredited employer.
Free parking, and we’ve got onsite EV chargers
Company Bonus Scheme
Full Position Description will be shared for candidates who are invited to interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £85,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
Operations management: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OD2024
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