Permanent Pyramid Resource Solutions United Kingdom
Posted On 26/02/2026
Job Information
Salary: 50000 - 70000
Benefits Package Pension;Other
Business Area: Signage
Holiday Entitlement: 20
Work Experience: 5+ years
Manufacturing
Job Opening ID ZR_259_JOB
City: Southampton
Province: Hampshire
Postal Code: SO15
Job Description
In this Head of Operations job opportunity, you'll join the Senior Leadership team of a well established, medium to large sign company based on the South coast of England. This new role is critical to the business's succession plan. Starting as the Head of Operations / Operations Director Designate, you will work closely with the current Operations Director, and be groomed to take over their role, so they can take over from the Managing Director, enabling the MD to step away from the day-to-day management of the business. This is a great career opportunity, with unlimited potential, if you have sound technical knowledge and experience of hard signage, and either live close, or would relocate, to the south coast.
About the company
Established for c.25 years, the business has enjoyed sustainable growth by providing exceptional quality of products and services, to develop creative solutions that deliver to their clients signage, graphics, and environmental branding needs.
Today the sign company work throughout the UK, Europe, and further afield and turnover c.£8m.
Perhaps more importantly, the business has been well run, and is financially secure, which can be demonstrated by their company accounts.
About this signage Head of Operations job
This signage Head of Operations job opportunity is part of the company's succession planning, to enable the Founder / Managing Director to take more of a backseat in the day-to-day running of the business.
Initially, you will join the senior leadership team, and work closely with the current Operations Director and MD.
Once fully embedded into the business, the incumbent Operations Director will take over from the Managing Director, and as the Head of Operations you will take over the role of Operations Director.
Head of Operations job role & responsibilities
At its core, the Head of Operations / Operations Director Designate job role is to galvanise the whole team. Making sure every department is aligned, and pushing in the same direction. It is an ever evolving role, with new work and clients coming on board all the time. and as a result can create varied new challenges.
The Head of Operations responsibilities will include:
* Providing strategic support to the Senior Leadership team, aiding the development and execution of the business's strategy, and decision making
* Oversee and manage all operational functions of the business, including Projects, Estimating, Surveying, Production, Installation teams etc
* Support, guide and mentor staff members, fostering a culture of collaboration and performance, Managing the direct reports / departmental managers, and supporting the departmental managers with areas such as team appraisals, disciplinary action, etc
* Serve as the central point for information flow, ensuring the MD is well informed, and that strategic messages are effectively communicated to, and adopted by, all staff members
About you
To be considered for this signage Head of Operations job opportunity, you will need:
* To live, or relocate to a commutable distance to the factory and head office on the south coast
* Possess sound technical knowledge and understanding of signage production and installation methods
* Be well organised, able to multi-task, and be commercially astute
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Right to work in the UK
What's in it for you
This signage Head of Operations / Operations Director Designate job role is an excellent career opportunity that holds no limits. Offering structured career progression. The opportunity to join the senior leadership team of an exciting and continuously growing sign company.
You can also expect the following remuneration as a guide.
* Company car
Apply now, or contact us to find out more.