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Job Title: Operations Director Reports to: Managing Director Location: Derbyshire Package: Salary DOE, 25 days holiday, Pension, Bonus, Company Car About Us: Our client is a railway M&E engineering services provider who offers a range of depot and office design, construction, infrastructure and service products. Our focus is on client-oriented and tailor-made solutions for light rail, main-line and freight line railways. Key Responsibilities: 1. Operational Leadership: Take charge of operational delivery for contracts, projects, and services, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. 2. Team Management: Lead, develop, and engage engineers to optimize performance and maintain high standards. 3. Supply Chain Management: Manage and develop the wider supply chain to ensure smooth operations and effective project delivery. 4. Helpdesk Management: Oversee operational support and services provided by helpdesk teams 5. Systems Development: Collaborate with the group to develop systems and infrastructure necessary for scalable business operations. 6. Client Relationship Management: Manage and cultivate client relationships, identifying and capitalizing on upsell opportunities to drive revenue growth. 7. Business Development Support: Provide support for business development initiatives, contributing insights and expertise to drive growth strategies. 8. Collaboration Development: Work to identify and develop collaboration opportunities across the group, fostering synergy and shared success. Requirements: Proven Electrical, M&E or similar background experience. Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to drive innovation and change. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with senior management to achieve shared objectives. Note: This job description outlines the key responsibilities and requirements for the position of Operations Director. It is intended to provide a general overview and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organization.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join us on a permanent basis. You will play a key role, providing analysis, presenting key priorities and compiling research for various projects and reports. You will build relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally, handling confidential and sensitive information and working closely with the wider Exec team. About us We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people. Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this. This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in. Responsibilities Provide exceptional executive support to the Exec Director across a broad range of tasks that aim to plan, prioritise and drive key pieces of work that the Exec member is involved in?. Ensure that all regulatory and Board/Committee actions and papers are managed, deadlines driven ad co-ordinated and flow through Governance and EMT effectively and seamlessly.? Play a key role in project management of the strategic plan, ensuring the team are on track with deadlines and providing project support.? Design and write correspondence for internal and external communication - board reports, presentations, memos and emails?. Deal with senior level executive correspondence, email inbox and diary management and using new systems such as Teams and Sharepoint to make this work effectively.? External horizon scanning, looking at trends inside and outside of the housing sector and feeding that into Exec thinking.? Point of contact for internal/ external stakeholders, responding and redirecting on behalf of the Exec Director.? Handle sensitive and complex issues on behalf of the Exec Director.? Regular updating of communication channels. Requirements Previous experience providing executive support at a senior level.? Excellent organisational, administration and communication skills.? Ability to scrutinise and analyse data and write thorough reports to a high standard.? Good design and creative skills to develop presentations, infographics and wider communications across the business.? Knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Teams, Planner and working on collaborative projects through these channels.? Ability to manage and prioritise a heavy and demanding workload.? High level of professionalism and discretion. Benefits Starting salary of £31,870 which increases with service up to £35,519 per year West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.9% 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays Option to buy and sell annual leave Training, development, and qualification opportunities Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers) Corporate health scheme membership Agile and hybrid working - 2 days per week in the office Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to work scheme Local gym membership discounts. A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as Committed' to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.