Job Description
Cedar has been retained by a leading professional services organisation to appoint an Operations Director to lead a firm-wide transformation programme focused on digital enablement, AI adoption, and operational excellence.
This is a strategic leadership role for a forward-thinking transformation leader, not a traditional operations manager. The successful candidate will reimagine how the firm delivers value to clients, modernising its operating model, embedding technology and data capability, and shaping a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Location: Leeds (two to three days per week in the office) with UK and European responsibilities
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Operations Director will act as a trusted strategic partner and notional Chief of Staff, responsible for leading major transformation initiatives while empowering a capable senior team to manage business-as-usual operations across PMO, Risk, Facilities, and Governance.
The focus will be on delivering enterprise-wide change, driving digital transformation, and embedding a continuous improvement mindset across the organisation's operations in the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities
1. Partner with the COO and senior leadership team to design and deliver the firm's transformation agenda with a focus on digital, aut...