Operations Director

Operations Director

Location: Covering the North of England, including key areas such as Yorkshire, the North East, and North West, with flexibility on base location.

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Contract type: Full Time Permanent

Working hours: 40 hours a week – Hybrid working with regular travel

About the role

As our Operations Director, you'll work alongside senior management to ensure the success of our operations across the North of England. This role involves end-to-end accountability for regional sales, financial performance, and health & safety compliance across multiple contracts and projects for a high-profile, multi-site client. Working closely with the Operations Managers under your remit, you'll drive performance to achieve ambitious financial targets, maintain first-class service delivery, and foster high-value client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive strategic leadership by developing regional business plans with support teams, ensuring alignment with broader company goals.
• Oversee financial performance, meeting or exceeding budgeted targets and closely monitoring contract budgets for financial health.
• Lead team development by mentoring Operations Managers and direct reports, fostering a culture of respect, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and nurture key client relationships, focusing on contract expansion and ensuring high levels of satisfaction, leading to long-term partnership growth.

Requirements

• Proven leadership at the director level, with a successful track record in managing operations across multiple locations.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience overseeing revenues exceeding £5 million, ensuring robust financial performance and budget management.
• Exceptional client relationship skills, excelling in contract retention and driving new business development, with the opportunity to work with an already established, high-profile client looking to expand further.
• Ideally, a background in commercial management within grounds maintenance, landscaping, horticulture, facilities, or waste management, bringing a wealth of industry experience to drive growth and success in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us?

As the UK's leading grounds maintenance and landscape creation provider, no two projects are ever the same – and neither are our people. That's why we're committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

What we offer

• Career development: We offer career advancement and development opportunities through our bespoke apprenticeship programmes, our extensive in-house training academy, and coaching and mentorship.
• Collaborative team environment: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where you can collaborate with passionate and talented individuals.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in the community and environment.
• Competitive benefits package: We recognise and reward your hard work with our wide-ranging benefits package designed to prioritise your wellbeing, support life choices, and help in both good and challenging times.

Benefits

• Role-specific benefits: Car Allowance
• Annual leave: Up to 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave.
• Health Care Cash Plan: Private health and insurance cover opt in.
• Employee Assistance Programmes: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Voluntary benefits: Discounts on retail, holidays, gym memberships, and more.
• Financial wellbeing support: Resources to manage your finances.
• Competitive pension scheme: Secure your future.
• Recognition schemes: Colleague of the month and annual awards.
• Volunteering policy: Two days per year to support a cause of your choice.
• Mental health support: Comprehensive resources and support.

About idverde

We are Europe's largest provider of grounds maintenance services and landscape creation, in the UK alone we're a community of over 3,000 passionate colleagues shaping the future of the green industry.

At idverde, we understand what it means to grow. Our history dates back to 1919, and today, with a turnover of £250 million, we're more than just a company – we're a force for positive change. We offer a range of services to create, maintain, and manage landscapes across the UK.

Grow with us, and together we'll create a greener future for all.

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