Operations Director
- Recruiter
- Candidate Source Ltd
- Location
- Preston
- Salary
- Negotiable basic £65,000 + 20% bonus + extra benefits
- Posted
- 23 Sep 2014
- Closes
- 30 Sep 2014
- Ref
- SEPT61AK
- Contact
- Michelle Davies
- Sectors
- Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
This is a key role within the company’s leadership team. As Operations Director you will be responsible for over 40 people across the business - in the company’s North West England office and remotely throughout the UK.
You will be joining the team of this mobile vehicle technology subsidiary of a successful and growing AIM listed business. The company has close relations with its customer base of major UK bus and coach operators and has secured ongoing growth in the UK and overseas. This is a superb opportunity to work with customers and to influence and develop the organisation and systems to achieve tangible results.
The role of Operations Director leads the development and execution of operational delivery in a growing Business to:
• Meet agreed customer commitments, requirements, and priorities;
• Optimise efficiency of planning, scheduling, and delivery;
• Continuously improve customer service and efficiency;
• Ensure effective resource planning including parts, labour, capability;
• Drive process alignment between functions;
• Continually develop and improve the operational model aligned to business strategy and plan;
• Develop team and individual capability and morale.
The ideal Operations Director will have the following skills and experiences:
• Experience and a track record of success as an Operations Director or Senior Operations Manager demonstrating clear ability to quickly develop into the role;
• Experience and a track record of successful delivery for customers and successful development of customer relationships;
• Successful change management and process improvement record;
• Knowledge of transport sector and bus and coach industry;
• Knowledge of CCTV, telematics and related technology;
• Degree calibre preferably with a technical or engineering background.
In return you will receive a negotiable basic salary of £65,000 plus 20% bonus, healthcare (self and partner), life assurance 5% and a share purchase scheme.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online.
Candidate Source Ltd is an Advertising Agency working on behalf of an Employment Agency. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to this specific vacancy. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.
You will be joining the team of this mobile vehicle technology subsidiary of a successful and growing AIM listed business. The company has close relations with its customer base of major UK bus and coach operators and has secured ongoing growth in the UK and overseas. This is a superb opportunity to work with customers and to influence and develop the organisation and systems to achieve tangible results.
The role of Operations Director leads the development and execution of operational delivery in a growing Business to:
• Meet agreed customer commitments, requirements, and priorities;
• Optimise efficiency of planning, scheduling, and delivery;
• Continuously improve customer service and efficiency;
• Ensure effective resource planning including parts, labour, capability;
• Drive process alignment between functions;
• Continually develop and improve the operational model aligned to business strategy and plan;
• Develop team and individual capability and morale.
The ideal Operations Director will have the following skills and experiences:
• Experience and a track record of success as an Operations Director or Senior Operations Manager demonstrating clear ability to quickly develop into the role;
• Experience and a track record of successful delivery for customers and successful development of customer relationships;
• Successful change management and process improvement record;
• Knowledge of transport sector and bus and coach industry;
• Knowledge of CCTV, telematics and related technology;
• Degree calibre preferably with a technical or engineering background.
In return you will receive a negotiable basic salary of £65,000 plus 20% bonus, healthcare (self and partner), life assurance 5% and a share purchase scheme.
The first stage of the application process is to apply online.
Candidate Source Ltd is an Advertising Agency working on behalf of an Employment Agency. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to this specific vacancy. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.