Operations Director - East London
£75,000-£90,000 basic + bonus + equity potential (OTE up to £140,000)
Core3 are exclusively retained to recruit an Operations Director in East London on behalf of a fast-growing recruitment business entering a critical growth and transformation phase. This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic No.2 role with a clear path to board-level influence and future succession planning.
Why join this business?
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity in a purpose-driven, founder-led recruitment business with strong foundations and big ambitions. With a five-year horizon to a successful exit, the founder is seeking a commercially sharp and operationally excellent leader to help shape the next chapter-building resilience, driving performance, and enabling long-term value creation. You'll have full autonomy to lead operations, influence strategy, and leave your mark on a high-potential business that's ready to scale.
How you'll make an impact
1. Own the day-to-day operations of the business-commercial, financial, compliance and systems-creating stability and enabling sustainable growth.
2. Lead transformation projects to streamline processes, embed accountability, and deliver a high-performance culture across the team.
3. Provide structure and clarity for junior and developing staff, including ...