Executive Director of Operations

1 week ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Novo Executive Search Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Manager to join our team at Novo Executive Search. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our business and associated revenue, costs, and people.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective resource planning to meet business deliverables, including recruitment, deployment, training, and development of the team.
  • Manage the commercial success of the business, driving growth and success through proactive identification of opportunities to work 'smarter' and maximize service delivery and retained value.
  • Develop business opportunities and drive company initiatives, with a strong commercial awareness and eye for costs and margins.
  • Report progress to directors, including operational delivery, safety, and financial performance.
  • Devise and implement clear objectives for the team, aligned to project deliverables, and monitor progress against these objectives.

Requirements

  • Experience within the aggregates industry or similar sectors, with a strong appreciation for the SME model and willingness to 'roll up your sleeves' and get involved across all levels.
  • Strong commercial awareness, with an eye for costs and margins, and ability to develop business opportunities and drive company initiatives.

About Us

Novo Executive Search is a leading provider of specialist building products and services across the East of England, supplying to both domestic and commercial projects, 24 hours a day, directly to site. We pride ourselves on our personable, professional customer experience and wide spectrum of returning customers.

We are committed to efficiency and sustainability, making us the preferred partner for all construction projects. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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