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Group Chief Operations Officer

Thomas Franks Ltd -
Hook Norton

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Enhanced paternity leave
Referral programme

Qualifications

Hospitality
Financial planning
Operations management
Public speaking
Microsoft Office
Business development
Bachelor's degree
IT
Business
Communication skills
Hospitality management

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Group Chief Operations Officer

Hook Norton

Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Bonus
Hours: 40 per week

Our head offices based in the beautiful village of Hook Norton near Banbury. Here you will find our teams of finance, HR, purchasing, marketing & creative that support all of our locations across the Thomas Franks family. There is ample parking space available when visiting.

Thank you for your interest in the Group Chief Operations Officer role at Thomas Franks. We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our values, understands our culture and is excited by the opportunity to help shape the next chapter of the Thomas Franks story. We look forward to receiving your application.

Role Overview

The Group Chief Operations Officer is responsible for day-to-day operational and administrative functions, driving the operational strategy, execution, and performance of the business under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer, ensuring alignment with board-level objectives and identifying and setting strategic goals, whilst ensuring operational efficiency.

The role ensures all departments work seamlessly to achieve our business objectives and drive process improvements, optimise resource allocation, and foster a culture of culture of kindness, inclusivity, collaboration, leadership development, and organisational resilience, driving profitability, operational excellence, and digital transformation. Working closely and collaboratively with the Board and Company Directors.

Reporting to: CEO

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Drive the organisation towards higher EBITDA growth (UK & International).
Translate board strategy into actionable plans, ensuring clear alignment across departments.
Oversee business continuity planning and crisis management to safeguard operational stability internationally.
Develop and implement operational strategies that align with overall business goals.
Assist in exploring new market opportunitiies and diversifying revenue streams.
Work with the leadership team to scale operations internationally in response to market demands, challenges and growth.
Deputise for the CEO, when required.

Operational Management

Optimise resource allocation to maximise output and minimise waste.
Oversee daily operations and manage the Business Services, Health and Safety, ESG departments and work closely with the Group CFO and Group CPO to ensure seamless workflow.
Reduce the CEO's management load by handling reports from mid-level management and other C-level executives.
Oversee budgeting and financial planning to ensure alignment with financial goals working closely with the Group Chief Finance Officer.
Optimise expenses and cash flow to support sustainable growth.
Working closely with the CFO, Group Commercial Director and Chief Procurement Officer, develop and maintain financial models to improve financial performance.
Oversee financial decisions related to operational expenses, contracts and infrastructure costs.

Performance & Organisational Development

Mentor and coach key leaders, strengthening succession plans
Foster a culture of collaboration and cross-departmental synergy, eliminating silos and optimising strategy execution
Mentor junior executives, support performance management processes, and support a company culture of growth and mentorship
Develop contingency plans and establish processes to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks
Recognise and manage potential risks based on experience across the industry.
Safeguard the company’s employees, assets, and reputation through proactive risk management strategies
Promote cross-functional collaboration and communication to support growth
Establish rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure operational standards are met and exceeded.

Continuous Improvement

Introduce and sustain data-driven decision-making through digitalisation and reporting tools.
Champion a culture of kindness, excellence, innovation, and accountability across all business units.
Continuously assess and optimise operational processes to maintain high standards of excellence.
Provide operational insights to support business development initiatives and expansions.
Report performance of the business to the CEO and board directors.
Build and manage relationships with suppliers, partners and clients.

Key Skills and Experience

BSc/BA in Business Administration or Hospitality Management is preferred.
Proven experience in Hospitality executive leadership role preferred.
Highly collaborative, results-driven, with a strong background in operational management
Working knowledge of IT/business infrastructure and MS Office.
Experience in international financial planning and budget management.
Experience in managing geographically dispersed teams.
Awareness of emerging technologies and their potential impact on business operations.
Understanding of regulatory issues and compliance.
Excellent strategic planning and business development capabilities.
Exceptional communication skills, both interpersonal and public speaking.

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Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms etc).
Private Medical
Volunteers leave - up to one day per year.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
Cycle to work scheme.
Recommend a friend bonus.
Unrivalled individual training and development.
Well established apprenticeship programme.
Team & company social events.
Employee assistance programme.
Workplace pension.
Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer.

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder led, fresh food catering business with a focus on excellence and service delivered with individuality, passion and style. We are unique in every approach and our clients, and our people are paramount to our daily success.

Disclaimer

All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.

An enhanced DBS, Identity & reference checks (covering the last five years) will form part of the selection process. As an organisation using the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure service to assess applicants' suitability for positions of trust, Thomas Franks Ltd complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and undertake not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a Disclosure based on conviction or other information revealed. However, for any post in a school please be aware that any application is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such any criminal conviction, caution or bind-over must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion at Thomas Franks

We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and continue to develop a culture of growth and inclusion and would like to invite applications from groups who are currently under-represented, because we believe greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life.

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