Operations directors Work, Jobs in Milton Keynes, Bkm (with Salaries)

Head of Operation
Guildmore Ltd —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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6d
Head of Operations - Full Time (South Central)
HM Prison & Probation Service —Aylesbury
- £60,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Centre of Excellence - Tenancy
Peabody —Dunstable
13d
Deputy Account Director
Chartwells —Northampton
- £70,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
5d
Director of Pub Partners
Wells and Co Support Centre —Bedford
- Full-time
- Annual leave
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Key Account Director
BidvestNoonan —New Duston
- Up to £57,312.72 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Contracts
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MRO Leader
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Sales
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
10d
General Manager
Lucy Electric —Thame
- Sales
- Customer service
- Engineering
Director of Customer Operational Readiness
Dematic Ltd. —Banbury
- Travel
- Contracts
- Warehouse experience
Associate Value Stream Director- Composites
Safran —Banbury
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave

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Head of Operation

Guildmore Ltd -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Full-time
6 days ago

Qualifications

Programme management
Maintenance
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Advert

Guildmore Midlands & North is seeking an experienced Head of Operations to lead and drive operational performance across the business unit.

This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and within agreed margins. The successful candidate will provide leadership to operational teams, drive accountability, improve consistency across projects, and ensure accurate reporting and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

Lead operational performance across all live projects.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, to quality standards, and within budget.
Identify and mitigate delivery risks affecting programme, quality, and profitability.
Drive consistency in project mobilisation, delivery, and close-out processes.

Commercial & Performance Management

Work closely with Commercial teams to protect margins and manage project risks.
Challenge delivery strategies where they impact profitability or programme performance.
Monitor operational KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and support Operations Managers, Site Teams, and Delivery Staff.
Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance.
Set clear standards and expectations across the business.

Reporting & Governance

Own operational reporting for monthly reviews, board reports, and business updates.
Ensure reporting is accurate, data-driven, and submitted on time.
Drive consistency through standardised reporting processes and dashboards.

Systems, Compliance & Client Management

Embed best practice processes and operational standards.
Champion the use of company systems and reporting tools.
Support key client relationships and ensure delivery commitments are met.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and regulatory requirements.

What Success Looks Like

Consistent delivery of projects on programme and within margin.
Improved operational performance and reporting compliance.
Reduced delivery-related risks and issues.
Strong accountability and performance culture across teams.
Clear and consistent operational standards throughout the business.

Essential Requirements

Senior operational leadership experience within Construction, Planned Maintenance, Refurbishment, or Property Services.
Proven track record managing multiple projects and operational teams.
Strong programme management and planning expertise.
Commercial awareness with a focus on profitability and risk management.
Experience working at Senior Management or Director level.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Leadership Style

We are looking for someone who is:

Direct, decisive, and performance-focused.
Able to challenge, influence, and hold teams accountable.
Solutions-oriented and proactive.
Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Senior leadership role with significant influence.
Opportunity to shape and improve operational performance.
Supportive and collaborative leadership team.
Long-term career progression within a growing and successful business.

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operations directors jobs in milton keynes, bkm

Head of Operation

Head of Operations - Full Time (South Central)

Head of Centre of Excellence - Tenancy

Deputy Account Director

Director of Pub Partners

Key Account Director

MRO Leader

General Manager

Director of Customer Operational Readiness

Associate Value Stream Director- Composites

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