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Head of Operational Excellence & Business Transformation
Trade Mastermind Limited —Peterborough
- £80,000 - £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Free parking
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5d
Director of Systems & Transformation
Trade Mastermind Limited —Peterborough
- £120,000 - £150,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Director, HRBP EMEA Commercial
Sealed Air —Kettering
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Analysis skills
HR Business Partner
Amazon UK Services Ltd. —Kettering
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting
Chief Executive Officer
General Practice Alliance Ltd. —Northampton
- £112,000 - £129,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
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Commissioning Officer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- School
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12d
Regional Manufacturing Excellence Lead
Ball Corporation —Kettering
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Computer literacy
- English
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Public Health Principal - maternity cover
North Northamptonshire Council —Kettering
- £65,393 - £69,599 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Training & development
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Engineering Manager
Weetabix —Burton Latimer
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Budgeting
- Annual leave
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Trainee Independent Financial Adviser
Chattertons Solicitors —Stamford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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12d
Technology Business Partner
Weetabix —Burton Latimer
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Annual leave
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Hydroecologist
AtkinsRéalis —Peterborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
Strategic Applications Development Manager
Xaar —Huntingdon
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Presentation skills
- Product management
Cluster Manager
Bleckmann Solutions UK Ltd —Corby
- £95,000 - £105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Training & development
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EHS Analyst
Weetabix —Burton Latimer
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
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1d
Health & Wellbeing Manager
Northampton Saints Foundation —Northampton
- £35,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Recruiting
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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7d
Strategic Service Accounts Manager - EMEA
Vertiv —Bedford
- Remote
- Travel
- Communication skills
Head of People & Culture
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy —Lutterworth
- £76,551 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Human resources
7d
Strategic Partnerships Manager - Digital Identity (DPP)
SML Europe Limited —Corby
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- In-person
- Communication skills
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8d
Performance Insights Assurance Manager
Anglian Water Services Ltd —Peterborough
- £77,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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Head of Operational Excellence & Business Transformation

Trade Mastermind Limited -
Peterborough

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£80,000 - £120,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
On-site parking

Qualifications

Dashboard visualisation
Operations management
Stakeholder liaison
Business analysis
Lean
Change management
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Operational strategy development
Change leadership
Scalability
Management reporting
HubSpot

Full job description

Head of Operational Excellence & Business Transformation

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire)
Salary: £80,000 - £120,000 + Performance Bonus
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About Trade Mastermind

Trade Mastermind is one of the UK's fastest-growing business education and coaching organisations, helping ambitious trade business owners scale their companies through world-class training, mentoring, events, and business growth programmes.

As our business continues to expand, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Operational Excellence & Business Transformation to lead the development of scalable systems, processes, and operational frameworks that will support our next phase of growth.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced transformation leader to influence every area of the organisation and play a pivotal role in building a best-in-class operating environment.

The Role

We are looking for a highly analytical and commercially minded leader who thrives on creating clarity, efficiency, and operational excellence.

As Head of Operational Excellence & Business Transformation, you will be responsible for evaluating, redesigning, documenting, and continuously improving business processes across all departments. You will work closely with senior leadership to ensure the business is built on scalable, measurable, and repeatable systems that support sustainable growth.

This role is focused on designing and optimising how the business operates, rather than managing day-to-day departmental activity.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Strategy & Business Improvement

Lead organisation-wide operational excellence initiatives.
Analyse end-to-end business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Design scalable operating models capable of supporting continued growth.
Challenge existing ways of working and drive continuous improvement.
Develop a culture of operational accountability and efficiency.

Process Mapping & Documentation

Document and standardise business-critical processes across all departments.
Create end-to-end process maps and workflow documentation.
Establish and maintain company-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Develop frameworks that ensure consistency and operational excellence.

Performance & KPI Management

Design and implement key performance indicators across departments.
Build operational dashboards and reporting frameworks.
Monitor performance trends and identify opportunities for optimisation.
Provide regular insight and recommendations to the Executive Team.

Automation & Systems Optimisation

Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve systems and technology.
Drive CRM and workflow optimisation, including HubSpot where appropriate.
Improve operational efficiency through technology and process innovation.

Business Transformation

Lead strategic improvement projects from concept through implementation.
Support organisational change initiatives and ensure successful adoption.
Deliver measurable improvements in productivity, scalability, customer experience, and operational performance.

Areas of Impact

You will have responsibility for reviewing and improving processes across the entire organisation, including:

Marketing
Sales
Customer Success
Training & Education
Events
Finance
Credit Control
Recruitment
Human Resources
Procurement
IT & Systems
Design & Creative
Websites & Digital Platforms
Reporting & Business Intelligence
Leadership Operations

About You

You are naturally curious, highly organised, and passionate about building high-performing businesses through process excellence.

You enjoy identifying inefficiencies, simplifying complexity, and implementing scalable solutions that enable organisations to grow effectively.

Essential Experience

Significant experience in Operational Excellence, Business Transformation, Continuous Improvement, or Process Improvement.
Proven track record of improving business performance through systems and process redesign.
Experience mapping complex operational workflows and implementing scalable solutions.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
Experience developing KPI frameworks and performance reporting systems.
Strong project and change management skills.

Desirable Experience

Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management (BPM), or Continuous Improvement qualifications.
Experience implementing or optimising CRM platforms, particularly HubSpot.
Experience within a high-growth or founder-led business environment.
Knowledge of automation platforms and workflow technologies.
Experience developing SOP frameworks and organisational knowledge bases.

Ideal Background

Candidates may currently hold roles such as:

Head of Operational Excellence
Operational Excellence Director
Business Transformation Manager
Head of Business Improvement
Continuous Improvement Manager
Process Excellence Lead
Business Process Manager
Transformation Director

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months, you will have:

Established a documented operational framework across all key business functions.
Introduced measurable KPIs and reporting structures.
Improved business efficiency through process optimisation and automation.
Developed scalable SOPs and process governance standards.
Increased operational visibility through dashboards and performance metrics.
Embedded a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

Why Join Trade Mastermind?

Join a fast-growing and ambitious organisation with a clear vision.
Work directly with senior leadership and influence strategic decision-making.
Create a lasting impact across the entire business.
Drive meaningful transformation and operational excellence.
Be part of a high-performance culture focused on growth, innovation, and results.

If you are passionate about building scalable businesses, improving operational performance, and creating systems that enable growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become Trade Mastermind's Head of Operational Excellence & Business Transformation.

Pay: £80,000.00-£120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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