Head of operations Work, Jobs in South West Region (with Salaries)

Head of Flight Operations
Devon Air Ambulance —Exeter
- £99,450 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
13h
Account Manager / Senior Account Manager
Tribe Digital —Exeter
- Monday to Friday
- Travel
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Technical Manager
2 Sisters Food Group —Willand
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Casual Rugby Systems Operator - Exeter
Hawk-Eye Innovations (HEI) —Exeter
- £14 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
7d
Warehouse Department Manager
Lidl —Exeter
- £43,000 - £56,000 a year
- Part-time
- Leadership
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Assistant Manager/ Payment Supervisor – from £14 per hour – Exeter
Plants Galore —Exeter
- £14 - £17 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
14d
Legal Operations Support Officer
HM Courts & Tribunal Service —Exeter
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Presentation skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
14d
Customer Service Supervisor
Original Style Limited —Exeter
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
6d
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Cat & Fiddle Inn —Exeter
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Restaurant
Quick apply
Team Manager Youth Justice - Yeovil
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Weekend availability
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
6d
Store Manager
Mole Avon Country Stores —Crediton
- £38,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Management
- Merchandising
- Free parking
- Store discount
Quick apply
10d
Assistant Manager/ Payment Supervisor – from £14 per hour – Newton Abbot
Plants Galore —Newton Abbot
- £14 - £17 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Heavy lifting
14d
Duty Manager
Woodbury Park Hotel & Golf Club —Exeter
- £28,325 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Head Chef
Masons Arms, Branscombe —Branscombe
- £47,000 - £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
Quick apply
13d
Operations Manager
ASDA —Newton Abbot
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Property Services Manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages —Lyme Regis
- Up to £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
Quick apply
13d
Front of House Team Leader – Jack’s Patch
Otter Garden Centres —Bishopsteignton
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Front of House Team Leader - Jacks Patch
Otter Garden Centres —Bishopsteignton
- £20,000 - £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Management
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Finance Manager
Swanky —Exeter
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
Lead SHEQ Advisor
JN Bentley —Exeter
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- Construction experience
Quick apply

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Head of Flight Operations

Devon Air Ambulance -
Exeter

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Job details

Full-time
£99,450 a year
13 hours ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Company pension
Enhanced paternity leave
Sick pay

Qualifications

Leadership

Full job description

Devon Air Ambulance are seeking to recruit a Head of Flight Operations to lead and develop our Flight Operations Team.

Hours: Full time roster in accordance with the Company Approved FTL Scheme
Location: Head Office, Harrington Lane, Exeter, with travel to Exeter Airbase and Eaglescott Airbase (North Devon)
Salary: £99,450 per annum.

Increments are awarded for HEMS experience based on service/length of service up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum. Additional payments may also apply for CRMT and completed night shifts.

The Role

The Head of Flight Operations is a key leadership role, responsible for the management, supervision and continued development of company Flight Operations and flight operational personnel. You will contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans and work collaboratively as part of the Senior Leadership Team to support the achievement of strategic goals.

As the nominated person for Flight Operations, you will act as the primary point of contact with the UK CAA and ensure all flight operations are delivered safely, professionally and in compliance with UK Air Regulations and the DAATCL Operations Manuals. You will oversee operational planning, performance, rostering and training, as well as providing leadership to the Flight Operations team, including pilot recruitment, line management and development.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of a CAA Form 4 interview with the DAATCL UK CAA Flight Operations Inspector (FOI).

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced aviation professional with strong operational leadership skills, a commitment to safety and compliance, and the ability to lead and develop a high-performing Flight Operations team.

Essential requirements include:

Hold a UK CPL or ATPL Helicopter Flight Crew Licence
Practical experience applying aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of UK aviation regulations, AOC operations, operations manuals and aviation management systems.
At least 5 years' experience in single pilot HEMS Flight Operations.
Eligibility to be accepted by the CAA as the AOC nominated person for Flight Operations (UK Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 -Part – ORO.AOC.135)
Current experience operating the H145 and/or EC135 in a single pilot HEMS role.

If you are an experienced HEMS pilot with a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence and making a real difference to the local community, we would love to hear from you.

The Package

Salary: £99,450 per annum.

Increments are awarded for HEMS experience based on service/length of service up to a maximum of £10,000 per annum. Additional payments include £2,040 per annum for CRMT and £102 per night shift completed.

As a valued member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity & Adoption leave
Pension scheme with a 6% contribution by DAA
Occupational sick pay scheme of 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay during probation, rising to 12 weeks full and 12 weeks half pay after successful probation
Free counselling and financial wellbeing services
Healthcare insurance
Up to £8,000 relocation package available if eligible.
Loss of Licence Insurance
Buying annual leave

Alongside our staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

More Information and How to Apply

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 26th August 2026 at 9am

The interviews will be a two stage process.

1st Stage Interview - Friday 4th September 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.

2nd Stage Interview - Thursday 17th September 2026 at DAA Head Office in Exeter.

Devon Air Ambulance are a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment journey. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support their application, for example to improve clarity, structure, or presentation. However, we value authenticity and expect candidates to retain accountability for the content of their application, and for all submissions to reflect the candidate’s own experience and skills and be an honest representation of their capabilities. Please be assured that we do not use AI to make shortlisting or hiring decisions.

Please note that interview locations and dates are subject to change depending on the volume of applications received.

If you would like to find out more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected] to arrange an informal conversation with Tania Martin, Joint Operations Director.

What's the recruiting process like at DAA? Learn about your experience as a candidate on our website.

Due to the nature of this role, offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Disclaimer: Devon Air Ambulance reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if a high number of applications are received. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unfortunately unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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