9 of 9 Permanent Head of Operations Jobs in the South East

Deputy Director Head of Service Operations - DEFRA - SCS1 Bristol, Birmingham, Newcastle Reading and York. Regular UK travel to Defra group sites including London. About the job Job summary This is a leadership role within Defra's operational IT function, Group Infrastructure and Operations (GIO). The role requires demonstration of deep and wide-ranging IT … leadership skills in service management and strategic direction setting of the Service Operations functions. The Head of Service Operations is responsible for the effectiveness of operational IT services and user support to ensure optimum service availability and user productivity. The postholder is expected to be an experienced IT professional. Reporting to the Director of Group Infrastructure and Operations, the Head of Service Operations is responsible for the effectiveness of services and user support to ensure optimum service availability and user productivity. This includes all user support and comes with responsibilities over run and maintain services, as well as cyber security operations. The Head of Service Operations More ❯

The Head of IT Operations will provide operational leadership of IT infrastructure, cloud, network, and telephony systems, supporting mission-critical services across port terminals, shipping operations, and commercial offices. This role is pivotal in ensuring IT operations are resilient, secure, and aligned with the dynamic needs of the maritime and port services industry … delivering high performance across a complex operational landscape. Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry. Description The Head of IT Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership of IT infrastructure, cloud environments, network, and telephony systems, supporting mission-critical services across port terminals, shipping operations, and … commercial offices. This role is pivotal in ensuring IT operations are resilient, secure, and aligned with the dynamic needs of the maritime and port services industry, delivering high performance across a complex, 24/7 operational landscape. Duties and Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Cloud Management * Lead the architecture and lifecycle management of hybrid infrastructure supporting all operations, both More ❯

Morgan Law are currently supporting a Charity in Central London who are seeking a Head of Technology Operations. The Head of Technology Operations is the lead technology expert for the organisation. They will ensure the core central technology operations run smoothly. This role manages an IT Outsourcer and other suppliers as well as ensuring … the provision of devices, telephony and local equipment is robust. They are responsible for our cybersecurity and ensuring that applications run by other teams are safe and fit for purpose. They will also manage a small internal IT team. Requirement Deliver a high-quality IT support function through effective contract management of the IT Outsourcing company and ensuring … Develop technology related policies and keep them up to date Manage the technology budget Experience Strong experience managing and developing a technology infrastructure for a similar organization Extensive experience of technology procurement and supplier management Good understanding of technologies relevant to the organisation, particularly Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, Entra and Defender, telephony and networking. Excellent understanding of More ❯

Profectus Recruitment is working exclusively with a fast-growing payments provider operating in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Were seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Operations to lead their day-to-day activities, ensure operational excellence and scale infrastructure across EV charging networks and digital platforms. The Role Youll drive operational strategy, lead a high … compliance, and operational transformation projects all while maintaining a seamless customer journey. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver operational strategy in line with growth plans and client needs. Oversee payments operations, reconciliation, settlement and customer support. Manage relationships with major payment gateways and acquirers (e.g., Adyen, Worldpay, Visa, Mastercard). Drive operational transformation projects, onboarding new EV clients and ensuring … systems scalability. Ensure compliance with PSD2, PCI DSS, AML and other relevant regulations. Champion a high-performance culture across operations, compliance and customer service teams. About You 8+ years leadership experience in fintech, payments or mobility. Deep understanding of payment processing flows and infrastructure. Proven ability to scale teams and operations while maintaining high SLAs. Strong project More ❯

Profectus Recruitment is working exclusively with a fast-growing payments provider operating in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Were seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Operations to lead their day-to-day activities, ensure operational excellence and scale infrastructure across EV charging networks and digital platforms. The Role Youll drive operational strategy, lead a high More ❯

Location: Hybrid/preferably in the office if commutable distance (Head Office - Bromley, London) Bromcom is a market leading UK cloud based integrated Management Information System (MIS) & Finance provider offering a One Stop Shop for schools, academies and Local Authorities. We are a family owned business and are passionate about the core values on which the business has been … built; loyalty, honesty, and offering true value to the education sector. We're looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Marketing & Sales Operations to lead our demand generation, brand development and GTM strategies, while streamlining sales operations to support scalable, data-driven growth. This is a pivotal leadership role that bridges strategic marketing and commercial … ll manage a high-performing marketing team, oversee marketing performance, lead GTM campaigns, and drive alignment between marketing, sales, product and customer success. You will also take full ownership of sales operations. This includes pipeline management, CRM optimisation and reporting to ensure the commercial team is equipped to scale effectively. Responsibilities include: Lead, develop and inspire the marketing team More ❯

Location: Hybrid/preferably in the office if commutable distance (Head Office - Bromley, London) Bromcom is a market leading UK cloud based integrated Management Information System (MIS) & Finance provider offering a One Stop Shop for schools, academies and Local Authorities. We are a family owned business and are passionate about the core values on which the business has been … built; loyalty, honesty, and offering true value to the education sector. We're looking for an experienced, forward-thinking Head of Marketing & Sales Operations to lead our demand generation, brand development and GTM strategies, while streamlining sales operations to support scalable, data-driven growth. This is a pivotal leadership role that bridges strategic marketing and commercial … ll manage a high-performing marketing team, oversee marketing performance, lead GTM campaigns, and drive alignment between marketing, sales, product and customer success. You will also take full ownership of sales operations. This includes pipeline management, CRM optimisation and reporting to ensure the commercial team is equipped to scale effectively. Responsibilities include: Lead, develop and inspire the marketing team More ❯

Job Description We're seeking a strategic leader to oversee our IT Operational Management, supervising the Network Operations Centre (NOC) and the emerging Operations Security Centre (OSC) . This role ensures the stability, security, and efficiency of our production systems across Group, Venues, and Interactive platforms. You will lead high-performing teams managing our IT estate, including … gaming platforms, corporate infrastructure, and cloud environments. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the 24x7 operations of NOC and OSC, ensuring optimal performance both on-premises and in cloud environments. Build and develop the OSC team, establishing processes for security event management and incident resolution. Optimize costs for monitoring tools like NewRelic while maintaining platform visibility and functionality. Ensure … rapid detection and resolution of faults and security incidents to minimize business impact. Monitor and alert on security, gaming, and data compliance issues, understanding technical obligations. Improve operational processes to adapt to evolving business needs and industry standards. Mentor team leads , fostering accountability, growth, and excellence. Collaborate with ITSM, engineering, and change management teams to improve service quality and More ❯

We are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to take responsibility for all internal operational functions, including Human Resources, Financial Operations, and general business administration. This pivotal leadership position reports directly to the Managing Directors and plays a key role in ensuring the organisation operates efficiently, compliantly, and effectively. This role forms part of the senior leadership team … is instrumental in shaping and enhancing internal systems and processes to support operational excellence and a high-performance culture. Key Responsibilities 1. Operational Leadership Lead and optimise daily internal operations to ensure consistent and efficient delivery. Drive initiatives for continuous improvement and operational streamlining. Align cross-functional activities with wider strategic business objectives. 2. Human Resources Oversee all HR … onboarding, employee relations, and performance management. Champion a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that drives engagement and retention. Develop workforce planning strategies and implement talent development initiatives. 3. Financial Operations Manage financial administration, including budgeting, forecasting, payroll, invoicing, and reporting. Ensure compliance with UK financial and tax regulations, working closely with senior finance stakeholders and external advisors. Provide financial More ❯