Head of operations Work, Jobs in Taunton, Som (with Salaries)

Head of Flight Operations
Devon Air Ambulance —Exeter
- £99,450 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
6d
Head of School
Phoenix Learning & Care Group —North Petherton
- £60,000 a year
- Recruiting
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Team Manager Youth Justice - Yeovil
Somerset Council —Taunton
- £41,771 - £46,142 a year
- Weekend availability
- No degree
- Travel
- Annual leave
11d
Operations Manager
ASDA —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Project Manager – Electrical
ASSYSTEM —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Quick apply
CNC Setter/Operator
Parker Hannifin Corporation —Crewkerne
- Full-time
Office Executive
Blue Sunrise Care LTD —Yeovil
- £13.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Administrative experience
Quick apply
12d
Catering Manager
BAM Construction —Bridgwater
- £15 an hour
- Overtime
- Communication skills
- School
4d
Project Manager (Electrical) - Nuclear
ALTEN —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Military
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
14d
Commercial Product Owner – Trading Systems
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Product management
- Agile
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
11d
Community Meals Manager
North Somerset Council —Weston-super-Mare
- £39,152 - £41,771 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
6d
Store Manager Express
ASDA —Yeovil
- Weekend availability
- Retail management
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
1d
Chef - CPK
Somerset Larder —Bridgwater
- £19.99 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
5d
Service Colleague
ASDA —Weston in Gordano
- £13.10 - £15.64 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Team Leader (Food Services)
ASDA —Dunball
- £13.10 - £14.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Team management
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
3h
Sous Chef
Tarantella ristorante —Weston-super-Mare
- £25,420.00 - £42,039.77 a year
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
Quick apply
5d
Head of Central Operations
Toolstation —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Management
- Travel
- Budgeting
13d
Head of Supply Chain
Modus Furniture Ltd —Chard
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
Quick apply
13d
Business Development Manager
Swanton Community Services —Martock
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- CRM software
- Microsoft Office
- Databases
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Swimming
Millfield School —Street
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Recruiting
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
1d

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Head of Flight Operations

Devon Air Ambulance -
Exeter

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Job details

Full-time
£99,450 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Company pension
Enhanced paternity leave
Sick pay

Qualifications

Recruiting
Leadership
Rota coordination

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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