Director of Operations - £95,000 - £110,000
Benefits:
Director Bonus, Private Medical
Oxfordshire
We seek a Director of Operations to lead and scale UK Operations as we transition into a ~£100m+ automated manufacturing space enterprise. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll oversee Facilities, IT/IM, Cybersecurity, Purchasing, H&S, and Security, aligning with corporate strategy to support delivery across Project, Engineering, AIT, Quality, HR, and Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead production scaling for satellite constellations with advanced manufacturing and data-driven decision-making.
* Oversee cleanroom/lab facilities, environmental testing, calibration, and inventory control.
* Manage procurement of production and non-production materials, ensuring cost, quality, and timelines.
* Direct IT infrastructure, systems, and cybersecurity strategy in line with corporate compliance.
* Ensure facility operations, maintenance, and capital projects across four UK sites.
* Drive H&S compliance, risk mitigation, training, and emergency planning.
* Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and multi-functional teams.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Operations, Engineering or related field.
* Proven leadership in scaling operations in £50m+ high-tech environments.
* Strong skills in IT, facilities, procurement, budgeting, and safety compliance.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and team leadership.
* Willingness to travel across UK and international sites.
If you are interested, please apply through LinkedIn or E-mail -