Operations director

Job Description We are currently recruiting for an experienced Operations Director for our schools catering business in our northern region. This role will cover a broad geographic area including the North, Middlesbrough to Derby along the M1 corridor and Bradford and Hull via the M62 corridor. The portfolio consists of approximately 180 schools with a £20M turnover, spanning primary, secondary, and college settings. As Operations Director, you will be responsible for delivering against our KPIs – Health & Safety, Retention, Quality, and Finance . You will be expected to have the confidence and credibility to lead your teams, create strong client relationships, and demonstrate strong commercial awareness. You should be able to evidence your ability to support and develop a growing team, encouraging them to succeed while driving performance and achieving business objectives. You will remain calm, focused, and resilient, demonstrating leadership and strength appropriate for a senior director role. If you are passionate about People, Perception, Passion, and Pride , and are driven to grow and shape a successful business, this could be the opportunity you are looking for.