Director of Organisational Excellence

7 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Private Public Ltd Full time
Operations and People Director Opportunity

PPL, a pioneering Social Enterprise and B Corp, is seeking an exceptional individual to join its senior leadership team as Operations and People Director. This pivotal role will lead and manage the in-house operations team, driving productivity, business performance, and social impact through people development.

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on operational expertise. As Operations and People Director, you will oversee business operations, lead human resources, and work closely with senior colleagues to deliver high-quality services across all clients and sectors.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A track record of operational leadership, budget management, and performance improvement.
  • Expertise in human resource management, including process improvement and staff support.
  • Strong capacity-building skills, ensuring effective planning, training, and development within the organisation.
  • Ability to manage resource utilisation, matching internal and external resources to meet business needs.
  • Experience in operational leadership, budget and performance management, with accountability for corporate functions working to ISO standards.
  • Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments and motivate teams.

This role offers a competitive salary of £78,750 per annum, plus an annual performance-related bonus. The package includes company health insurance, life insurance, critical illness cover, 26 days of annual leave (rising to 30 days based on length of service), UK bank holidays, and 10 days of paid volunteering leave per annum.



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