Operations Director
Didcot
Paying up to £70,000 - £85,000 (DOE)

ARM has partnered with an Energy client who is looking for an experienced Operations Director to join their ever-growing team. As the Operations Director, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of the leadership team and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the company as well as formulating the company's strategic and operational objectives

Responsibilities:
* Help the company grow. Supervise expansion of our facilities, assets, team, and projects
* Manage design and execution of building fit-outs as part of company expansion.
* Recruit, train, and manage staff, including managing a small dynamic team that will report into you.
* Managing budgets and forecasts, examining financial data, and use it to improve efficiency.
* Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
* Improve operational management systems, processes, and best practices.
* Plan inventory and oversee purchase efficiency.
* Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs.
* Find ways to increase the quality of customer service.
* Help the company to promote high morale and communicate operating policies, customer issues and safety measures
* Help the organisation's processes to remain legally compliant.

Experience required:
* Previous operations experience with companies that are providing technical services or production as a service
* Technical knowledge/background, ideally with a degree in engineering or science
* A can-do attitude and creativity to get things done, with the ability to work in a small, start-up organization
* Experience managing and training teams.
* Experience with data interpretation and financial planning.
* Excellent organisational & interpersonal skills
* Resourcefulness and flexibility to handle a range of tasks while collaborating as part of a team.
* Ability to work under pressure, to prioritize and to manage a varied workload.
* Data-informed decision-making skills.
* Critical thinking and a problem-solving attitude.

Benefits
* Salary of £70,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience
* The opportunity to join the company share option scheme and benefit from the spoils as the company grows
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Up to 6% contribution to pension scheme
* Private medical insurance
* Flexible Monday to Friday working hours

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.