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Chief operating officer
Posted: 19h ago
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Explore management jobs in Belfast, where opportunities span various sectors. Management roles involve leadership, strategic planning, and team coordination. Professionals in this field oversee operations, implement policies, and drive organizational success.

Belfast's job market offers management positions in areas like business administration, project management, and human resources. These roles require strong communication, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills. Candidates often need a relevant degree and experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Discover diverse management opportunities in Belfast, from entry‑level supervisor positions to senior executive roles. Job seekers can find positions in both established companies and growing startups. Explore available management jobs to advance your career in Belfast.


Head of Property and Facilities Management

Role: Head of Property and Facilities Management
Location: Lisburn, Northern Ireland (including travel to UK sites)
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent. Monday-Friday.
Company: Briggs Equipment Group
About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long‑term hire, engineering services, training and asset management.

This is a new opportunity for a Head of Property and Facilities Management to join our team to lead the strategic direction and day‑to‑day delivery of the Groups property and facilities portfolio across the UK and Ireland. The role ensures all sites are safe, compliant, cost‑efficient, and fully aligned with business needs.

In this role, you will:

* Implement consistent FM processes, policies and service standards across all sites.
* Maintain statutory compliance, including fire safety, building safety and environmental requirements.
* Act as the senior escalation point for facilities‑related risks and incidents.
* Lead capital planning and deliver refurbishment, fit‑out and improvement projects to agreed time, cost and quality.
* Manage relationships with landlords, service providers and professional advisors.
* Negotiate and oversee FM contracts, ensuring strong performance and value for money.
* Work closely with HR, Operations, Finance and senior leaders to align property strategy with business needs.
* Provide guidance to site leaders and develop FM capability within the team.
* Own and manage property and facilities budgets, forecasting and identifying savings.
* Strengthen governance, reporting and long‑term financial planning.
* Identify and mitigate risks relating to property, compliance and operational resilience.
* Drive continuous improvement through standardisation, data insights and best practice.

What will help you excel in this role:

* Extensive senior‑level experience managing multi‑site property and facilities operations.
* Strong understanding of UK & Ireland property, FM and health & safety legislation.
* Proven track record in lease management and working with landlords and managing agents.
* Experience delivering capital projects, refurbishments and site moves.
* Strong commercial and financial skills, including full budget ownership.
* Confident managing suppliers and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
* Effective leadership skills with the ability to drive consistency across diverse sites.

What you can expect from us:

* Competitive salary
* Company vehicle
* Management bonus
* Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
* Future development and career opportunities
* Paycare and eyecare health scheme
* High street discounts

Skills: Head of Property and Facilities FM Property Management Facilities Management

Our client is a forward‑thinking organization seeking an accomplished and strategic Operations Management Director to lead and optimize their operational functions. This executive role is designed to be fully remote, offering the flexibility to manage and enhance operations from anywhere while driving efficiency and excellence across the business. The Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operational strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement, ensuring alignment with the company's long‑term goals. This position demands strong leadership, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to manage complex, geographically dispersed teams in a virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and execute a comprehensive operational strategy that supports the company's growth objectives and enhances overall efficiency.
* Oversee daily operations, including process optimisation, resource allocation, and performance management across all departments.
* Lead, mentor, and inspire a remote team of operational managers and staff, fostering a culture of high performance and accountability.
* Implement and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational success and identify areas for improvement.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data analytics and best practices to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
* Manage budgets and financial performance for the operations department, ensuring cost‑effectiveness and profitability.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, policies, and standards.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers and partners.
* Oversee the implementation of new technologies and systems to streamline operational workflows.
* Conduct regular performance reviews of operational processes and teams, providing strategic guidance and support.
* Manage risk assessment and mitigation strategies for all operational activities.
* Champion a culture of innovation and problem‑solving within the remote operational team.

Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A PhD is a plus.
* Extensive experience (10+ years) in senior operational leadership roles, with a significant track record in managing remote teams and distributed operations.
* Proven ability to develop and implement effective operational strategies that drive business growth and efficiency.
* Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and influence at all levels.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with a data‑driven approach.
* Demonstrated experience in budget management, financial planning, and cost control.
* Expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
* Proficiency in using modern operational management software and collaboration tools.
* Ability to think strategically and translate complex challenges into actionable plans.
* Experience in navigating regulatory environments and ensuring compliance.
* A proactive and results‑oriented mindset, with a commitment to excellence.

This is a high‑impact, fully remote leadership opportunity to significantly shape the future of a dynamic organization. If you possess the strategic vision and operational expertise to excel in a remote leadership capacity, we encourage you to apply.


Director of Operations Strategy (Management)

Our client is a rapidly growing organization seeking a highly strategic and experienced Director of Operations Strategy to join their senior leadership team in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK. This pivotal role will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative strategies to optimise operational efficiency, drive business growth, and enhance overall performance across the company. You will lead cross‑functional teams, analyse complex business challenges, and translate insights into actionable plans that deliver measurable results. This hybrid position requires a balance of working in our Belfast office and remotely.

Responsibilities:

* Develop and execute a comprehensive long‑term operations strategy aligned with the company's overarching business objectives.
* Analyse current operational processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency, productivity, and cost‑effectiveness.
* Lead and manage strategic initiatives from conception through to successful implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Conduct in‑depth market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for operational innovation.
* Collaborate closely with senior leaders across all departments (e.g., Finance, Sales, Marketing, Product Development) to ensure seamless integration of operational strategies.
* Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and measure the impact of strategic initiatives.
* Oversee budget planning and resource allocation for strategic projects and operational improvements.
* Build, mentor, and lead high‑performing teams of strategists, analysts, and project managers.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the operations function.
* Present strategic plans, progress updates, and performance reports to the executive leadership team and board of directors.
* Manage relationships with external consultants, technology providers, and strategic partners.
* Ensure that all operational strategies comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with strategic implementations.
* Facilitate workshops and brainstorming sessions to foster strategic thinking and problem‑solving across the organization.

Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic planning, operations management, or business development, with a significant portion in a leadership capacity.
* Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing complex operational strategies that have delivered significant business impact.
* Strong understanding of various business models, market dynamics, and operational frameworks.
* Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information.
* Exceptional leadership, team‑building, and influencing skills.
* Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
* Proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and project management methodologies.
* Experience in change management and driving organisational transformation.
* Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and hybrid work environment.
* Experience in managing cross‑functional projects and diverse stakeholder groups.
* Strategic mindset with a pragmatic approach to execution.

This is a senior leadership opportunity in Belfast to shape the future of our operations.


Senior Manager, Business and Commercial Management

Senior Manager, Business and Commercial Management – Narratology is seeking an experienced senior manager for Technology Business and Commercial Management. This newly created role involves developing and managing a global IT financial and commercial management strategy, framework and delivery, overseeing financial management and value realisation, driving cost optimisation and operational efficiency, and ensuring robust financial governance and compliance. The candidate will act as the primary authority for IT financial and commercial management, providing a link between technology delivery and business outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

* Act as the primary authority for IT financial and commercial management.
* Develop and manage a global IT financial and commercial management strategy and framework.
* Oversee financial management and value realisation.
* Lead cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives.
* Ensure robust financial governance and compliance.

Required skills and experience:

* Previous experience of IT commercial management, financial frameworks and governance processes.
* Knowledge of financial management, cost management and vendor management concepts.
* Familiarity with financial and procurement frameworks, policies and controls.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of current IT and data market trends and technology innovations.
* Proven project management skills.
* Outstanding stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Professional accounting qualification desirable but not essential.

This is a high‑profile appointment with opportunities for development.


Senior Communications Strategist – Crisis Management

Our client, a prominent international agency renowned for its public relations and crisis communications expertise, is seeking a seasoned Senior Communications Strategist to bolster their crisis management division. This hybrid role offers a blend of remote flexibility and essential in‑office collaboration, allowing you to contribute strategically to high‑stakes client situations.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and execute comprehensive crisis communication strategies.
* Conduct risk assessments and prepare crisis communication plans.
* Advise clients on stakeholder engagement during sensitive situations.
* Manage media relations, draft press releases, statements, and social media content.
* Provide spokesperson training.
* Monitor public perception, analyse sentiment, and adapt strategies in real‑time.

Qualifications:

* Extensive experience in PR, corporate communications, or journalism, with a focus on crisis management.
* Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
* Excellent writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.
* Experience with social listening tools and digital communication platforms.

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK (Hybrid).


Key Management Engineering Lead (SVP)

Belfast £35,000 – £65,000 per year — Citigroup

Posted 1 day ago


Job Description

The Key Management Engineering Lead is a senior management level position responsible for leading the Key Management Engineering team to deliver a range of engineering activities, including the design, acquisition and deployment of hardware, software and network infrastructure in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective is to ensure quality standards are met and to deliver global key management solutions.

Responsibilities:

* Ensure the goals of the Data Security Engineering department are delivered.
* Oversee O&T spending to ensure the firm's finances are budgeted and spent according to the CTO's technology strategies.
* Manage overall execution of the IT strategy and roadmap for Key Management Systems.
* Lead operational readiness and conformance to global standards for ongoing operation and support.
* Utilise an in‑depth understanding of how engineering integrates within technology and commercial awareness.
* Provide training and coaching to team members, performance management activities, and monitoring of quality.
* Make evaluative judgment based on analysing information in complicated or unique situations; using multiple sources of information.
* Impact engineering through oversight of planning, finances/budget, end results and policy setting.
* Negotiate with senior leaders across functions and with external parties, as required.
* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behaviour, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervising the activity of others and creating accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:

* Enhanced experience on cryptographic key management (manual and automated).
* Familiar with cryptographic interfaces and formats like PKCS.
* Experience with cryptographic products (e.g., Hardware Security Modules or Key Management solutions like Fortanix).
* Familiar with common scripting and programming languages.
* Experience with key management systems used by major cloud providers.
* Significant experience in an engineering role with commensurate experience in people management.
* Experience working in Financial Services or a large complex and/or global environment.
* Experience with enterprise‑wide projects.
* Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
* Comprehensive knowledge of design metrics, analytics tools, benchmarking activities and related reporting to identify best practices.
* Demonstrated analytic/diagnostic skills.
* Ability to work in a matrix environment and partner with virtual teams.
* Ability to work independently, prioritise and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.
* Proven track record of operational process change and improvement.

Education:

* Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience.
* Master's degree preferred.

What we can offer you:

* 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
* A discretionary annual performance‑related bonus.
* Private Medical Care & Life Insurance.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Pension Plan.
* Paid Parental Leave.
* Special discounts for employees, family, and friends.
* Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Citi is an equal‑opportunity employer and we are committed to ensuring a workplace where everyone feels comfortable bringing their whole selves to work.

© Citi – Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Employees with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations.


UK Payments Product Management Specialist, Belfast

Belfast £35,000 – £65,000 per year — AIB NI

Posted 2 days ago


Job Description

Location/Office Policy: 92 Ann St, Belfast / 3 days per week in office. This role offers a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of business, technology and regulation. You will be the key business lead for developing and implementing, along with the UK Payments Product Manager, all payments change initiatives within AIB UK.

Key Accountabilities:

* Provide direct management support to the UK Payments Manager with responsibility for the business ownership of UK Payments Products.
* Represent AIB UK on industry bodies to ensure adherence to our obligations for membership of these payment schemes.
* Ensure that the Annual Codes of Conduct are completed in line with Payment scheme timelines, confirming AIB UK's compliance.
* Manage payments‑related issues that affect all UK Payments Products, minimising any customer impacts.
* Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in AIB Group Payments, IT and outsource service providers.
* Actively support our retail network and support functions with queries in relation to payment products.

What you will bring:

* Knowledge of UK Payment Products (Bacs, CHAPS, Faster Payments, etc.).
* Proven track record of delivering on change projects.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience maintaining business relationships with key internal stakeholders.

Benefits include a market‑leading pension scheme, healthcare scheme, variable pay and employee assistance programme.


Head Chef – High‑End Catering (Remote Management)

Our client, a premium catering company renowned for its exquisite culinary creations and exceptional service, is seeking a highly talented and experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary operations. While the primary role involves remote management of kitchen operations and menu development, occasional site visits may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conceptualise, design and develop innovative, high‑quality menus for a variety of events and clients.
* Oversee all aspects of the culinary operation from a remote standpoint.
* Manage food costs, inventory and supplier relationships to maximise profitability.
* Develop and implement standard operating procedures for food preparation, cooking and presentation.
* Ensure strict adherence to all food safety and hygiene regulations (e.g., HACCP).
* Collaborate with the events and operations team to understand client needs.
* Lead and inspire a remote team of chefs and kitchen staff.
* Conduct virtual training sessions and provide feedback on culinary techniques.
* Stay abreast of culinary trends, techniques and innovations.
* Perform quality control checks on all food produced.
* Manage ingredient sourcing, negotiate prices and ensure timely delivery with suppliers.
* Develop and maintain recipes and costing sheets.
* Conduct occasional on‑site visits for critical events or quality audits as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

* Professional culinary qualification from a recognised institution.
* Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in high‑end catering or fine dining.
* Proven experience in menu development, costing and food budget management.
* Exceptional culinary skills with deep knowledge of various cuisines.
* Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP principles.
* Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in technology for remote communication, collaboration and kitchen management software.
* Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities effectively from a distance.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Flexibility to travel occasionally for on‑site supervision.
* A portfolio showcasing diverse and high‑quality menu creations is advantageous.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity for a culinary leader to excel in a remote capacity within the prestigious catering industry. The role is based out of Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.


Management Consultant

Our client, a prestigious management consulting firm known for its strategic insights and impactful solutions, is seeking a dynamic and analytical Management Consultant to join their team. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse clients across various industries, helping them solve complex business challenges and drive significant growth.

Key Responsibilities:

* Analyse client business operations, identify areas for improvement and develop strategic recommendations.
* Conduct market research, competitive analysis and industry benchmarking.
* Develop detailed business plans, financial models and operational strategies.
* Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather information and build consensus.
* Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and reports to clients and senior leadership.
* Collaborate with client teams to implement recommended solutions and manage change initiatives.
* Support business development activities, including proposal development and client relationship management.
* Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices and emerging technology.
* Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring successful project completion.
* Identify opportunities to leverage data analytics and digital transformation for client benefit.
* Ensure the highest quality of work and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance or a related field.
* Proven experience (e.g., 4+ years) in management consulting or a similar strategic advisory role.
* Strong analytical, quantitative and problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent understanding of business strategy, operations and financial management.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in data analysis tools and presentation software (Excel, PowerPoint).
* Strong project management and organisational abilities.
* Demonstrated ability to build rapport and trust with clients and stakeholders.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
* Willingness to travel as required for client engagements.

This role offers a hybrid working model requiring regular engagement with clients and teams in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, with flexibility for remote work for analytical and preparatory tasks.


Management Accountant

Belfast £35,000 – £65,000 per year — VANRATH

Posted 23 days ago


Job Description

Join a mission‑driven organisation making a real impact in Northern Ireland's innovation landscape as a Management Accountant. This key role will lead on month‑end reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, support external audits and drive continuous improvement across financial processes.

Key Duties:

* Take ownership of the month‑end reporting cycle, preparing journals and reconciliations.
* Assist in the preparation of management accounts and project reports for senior management.
* Lead the completion of VAT returns, pension schedules and statutory accounts, liaising with external auditors.
* Support compliance with financial policies, internal controls and procurement processes.
* Drive continuous improvements within the finance team by streamlining processes and strengthening controls.

Requirements:

* Fully qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA accountant.
* Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience in management accounting.
* Proven experience working with finance systems and advanced Excel skills.
* Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate effectively.

For further information, apply via the link or contact Robbie Lemon for a confidential chat today.


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