Director Work, Jobs in Harrogate (with Salaries)

Operations Director - Bettys & Taylors (interim)
Bettys & Taylors Group —Harrogate
- Full-time
- Bakery
- Continuous improvement
- Café
- Employee discount
3d
Head of Operations
Yorkshire Health Network —Harrogate
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Service Director
Active Care Group —York
- £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Rehabilitation centre
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Head of Customer Service
Zenith —Leeds
- Up to £95,000 a year
- Customer service
3d
Head of Learning and Delivery
Serco Group —York
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Operations
Bettys & Taylors Group —Harrogate
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
13h
Director of Business Transformation
Metelec Technology & Infrastructure Ltd. —Bradford
- £126,000 - £160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Language training provided
Quick apply
6d
Managing Director
Travessia Logistics Group Ltd. —Leeds
- £125,000 - £180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
8d
Head of Estates
Orchard Care Homes —Harrogate
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
Head of Estates
Orchard Healthcare Group —Harrogate
- From £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
Quick apply
Head of Year
Brayton Academy —Brayton
- £33,143 - £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- School
- Teaching
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Director of Estates and Facilities
Delta Academies Trust —Knottingley
- £82,654 - £91,157 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
Head of Supported Housing
North Yorkshire Council —Northallerton
- £78,018 - £86,809 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
Head of Inclusion - Calderdale College
Calderdale Council —Halifax
- £55,974 - £57,655 a year
- Full-time
Director of Corporate Services
Masters Security Ltd. —Leeds
- £112,000 - £142,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
6d
Head of Commissioning Operations
Orchard Care Homes —Harrogate
- Full-time
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Head of Accommodation
University of York —University of York
- £58,225 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- University
Executive Director Transport
West Yorkshire Combined Authority —Leeds
- Full-time
7d
Head of Early Years and Childcare
City of York Council —York
- £58,724 - £66,084 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Commissioning Operations
Orchard Healthcare Group —Harrogate
- Full-time
- Travel
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Quick apply

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Operations Director - Bettys & Taylors (interim)

Bettys & Taylors Group -
Harrogate

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Supply chain
Continuous improvement

Full job description

Operations Director – Bettys & Taylors (interim)

Bettys & Taylors Group – Harrogate (on site)

A rare opportunity to lead operations across two iconic British brands

Bettys & Taylors Group is an independent, family-owned Yorkshire business with a long-standing reputation for quality, craft and integrity. Home to Bettys Café Tea Rooms and Taylors of Harrogate, we employ around 1,600 people and continue to grow a highly respected, values-led business.

We are now seeking an Interim Operations Director to lead our operational functions across both Bettys Craft Bakery and Taylors manufacturing and warehousing operations, at a pivotal period of transformation and investment.

The Role

This is a high-impact, senior leadership role with responsibility for large-scale operations spanning production, engineering, supply chain and quality across both businesses.

You will:

Lead and inspire c.650 colleagues across complex operational environments

Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and engagement

Provide calm, steady leadership during a period of significant change and investment

Shape and deliver key operational strategies, including:

Taylors Operating Model (TOMTOM)

Bakery Excellence Model (BEM)

Partner closely with both Managing Directors as a member of two leadership teams

Lead capital programmes, continuous improvement and future operational planning

This is a visible and influential position with a critical role in both near-term performance and long-term strategic direction.

Why this role is different

Dual-business leadership – operate at scale across two complementary, high-performing brands

Transformation context – lead through ongoing investment, growth and organisational evolution

Values-led organisation – strong emphasis on people, craft, sustainability and long-term thinking

Real influence – shape the future of operations and help define the longer-term structure of the role

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced, credible Operations leader who brings both strategic perspective and hands-on delivery.

You will bring:

Significant senior leadership experience in food & drink manufacturing (ideally premium or quality-led environments)

A track record of leading large, complex or multi-site operations

Strong capability in operational excellence, supply chain and continuous improvement

Experience operating at Executive / Operating Board level

A values-led leadership style with the ability to coach, inspire and build high-performing teams

Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills

Location & Commitment

Based in Harrogate (North Yorkshire)

Expected to be on site circa 4 days per week

Interim assignment (c. 12 months anticipated as part of ongoing organisational evolution)

Join us

This is a rare opportunity to:

Lead operations across two highly regarded brands

Work at the heart of a purpose-driven, independent business

Make a meaningful impact during a significant period of change

What we offer you

As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.

Great People, Great Culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group.

To apply for this role you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter.

Given the nature of the role, we are particularly interested in candidates who can start within 4 – 6 weeks.

Queries about the role should be directed to either [email protected] (People Director for Bettys), or [email protected] (People Director for Taylors).

There will be a two-stage recruitment process for this role, we plan that the first stage will take place during w/c 22nd June and second stage during w/c 6th July.

The closing date for this vacancy is 17th June 2026.

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