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Director of Operations - Transport, Nottingham
Client: Bidvest Noonan
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
Reporting to the Managing Director, Transport & Logistics, the role holder will develop and lead operational excellence and best business practice, optimising our service(s) and value offering to customers to achieve performance targets. You will bring innovation, leadership, clear financial focus, growth, and ensure a high-performance culture within your remit. Client interaction is significant, requiring excellent relationship management skills.
About the Role
This role involves significant interaction at all levels within the company and with external clients, requiring excellent communication and influencing skills. The candidate will support business development activities, including quotes, tender submissions, and client presentations. Leadership and motivational skills are essential to create a high-performing team, along with coaching and development abilities. The role demands self-motivation, initiative, and a collaborative approach to improve team efforts. Ensuring full compliance with industry standards, employment legislation, ISO, and company policies, as well as maintaining health and safety standards, is critical.
Responsibilities
* Oversee daily operations of the role portfolio.
* Implement process improvements to enhance service quality and efficiency.
* Experience in security and cleaning contracts within transport and logistics sectors is essential.
* Manage multiple service lines, sites, and teams in a senior operational role.
* Collaborate with management on performance goals and strategic planning.
* Set and monitor operational goals for efficiency and productivity.
* Analyze and improve operational processes.
* Maintain relationships with department heads, partners, and vendors.
* Develop strategies for growth and cost minimization.
* Manage budgets and financial targets effectively.
Qualifications
* A relevant Business Degree or equivalent experience.
* Proven senior leadership experience in a related field.
Required Skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of operational functions, finance, customer service, and people management.
* Track record of strategic operation management and client relationship building.
* Ability to optimize operational processes.
* Experience in implementing organizational changes for efficiency.
* Knowledge of industry regulations and legislation.
* Innovative mindset and motivational leadership skills.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
* Leadership by example with credibility among senior management.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
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