Senior Operations Manager

This is a data-led leadership role for someone who thrives on turning complex operational data into clear commercial outcomes. We’re looking for a Senior Operations Manager who is as comfortable in SQL and dashboards as they are leading teams and shaping strategy.The role You’ll lead multiple critical operational teams — Admin & Appeals, Analysis, Faults and Data — owning the end-to-end ticketing lifecycle from data capture through to dispute resolution. This role sits at the intersection of operations, data, and transformation, with real influence at senior leadership level.Key responsibilities
  • Lead and develop high-performing operational and analytical teams across the full Ticketing lifecycle.
  • Take full accountability for operational delivery, compliance, and performance against monthly business targets.
  • Define, own, and deliver company-wide KPIs, revenue targets, and performance metrics in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Build and maintain robust forecasting and performance models, using advanced Excel, SQL, and Power BI to predict volumes, resource needs, and financial impact.
  • Act as a key driver in technology and systems transformation, ensuring operational workflows are optimised and scalable.
  • Produce clear, insightful board-level reporting, translating complex data into actionable commercial strategy.
What we’re looking for
  • Proven leadership experience in a ticketing, collections, enforcement, or similarly data-intensive operational environment.
  • Strong SQL capability — you should be comfortable querying data, validating performance metrics, and supporting decision-making directly from source data.
  • Highly data-driven, with a track record of improving performance through insight, analysis, and automation.
  • Experience working closely with senior stakeholders and presenting to executive and investor audiences.
  • Confident leading change in fast-moving, performance-focused environments.
Why join This is an opportunity to take ownership of a mission-critical, data-heavy operation within a growing organisation that values insight, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll have real influence, autonomy, and the chance to shape how data drives operational success.If you’re a hands-on, data-focused leader who understands SQL and enjoys operating at both strategic and operational levels, we’d love to hear from you.Please share your CV –

Job Details

Company
Cactus Search
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£60,000 per annum
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