Head of Operations (Offshore)
2 days ago
Nottingham
This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Head of Operations - Energy (Offshore) ESS - Part of Compass Group UK & Ireland Location: Westhill, Aberdeenshire (Office-based with travel including offshore) Salary: Competitive + Excellent Company Benefits About Us ESS, part of Compass Group, is a market-leading provider of catering, hospitality, and support services to the Energy sector. We deliver safe, high-quality, and innovative operational solutions to offshore and onshore clients predominantly across the UK and Netherlands. As we continue to strengthen our operational delivery and client partnerships, we are recruiting a Head of Operations - Energy (Offshore) to join our leadership team. The Role • The role is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to deliver business objectives, drive sustainable growth, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations., • The postholder sets the long-term vision, translates strategy into actionable plans, and leads performance through effective governance, financial control, and data-driven decision-making., • The role oversees contract delivery across the full lifecycle, including mobilisation and demobilisation, workforce planning, subcontractor management, and client relationship management., • The postholder ensures compliance with all regulatory, licensing, health, safety, environmental, and company requirements., • A key focus of the role is on developing high-performing teams through strong leadership, coaching, and engagement, while identifying market opportunities to expand service lines, increase self-delivery capability, and support the development of commercially sound bids and proposals. Essential Experience & Skills • Proven senior leadership experience managing large teams and complex, multi-site operations., • Strong strategic planning and operational management capability, with a track record of delivering business objectives and results., • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels., • Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive innovation, and deliver continuous improvement initiatives., • Strong commercial and financial acumen, including management of substantial budgets in price-sensitive markets., • In-depth understanding of relevant regulatory, compliance, and governance requirements., • Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse, high-performing teams aligned to organisational goals., • Strong client and customer focus, with a demonstrable record of delivering high levels of satisfaction., • Experience delivering catering and facilities management contracts within the Energy and Infrastructure sectors (land-based environments)., • Flexibility and adaptability to respond effectively to changing business priorities, with the ability to transfer skills across service lines., • Full, valid driving licence. Desirable Experience & Skills • Level 6 Qualification in Management & Leadership., • Understanding of Energy sector, including offshore., • Holds, or is willing to obtain, required offshore certifications: OEUK Medical and Food Handlers Medical (including shoulder measurements), BOSIET/FOET, and MIST., • Competitive salary, • Company benefits and pension, • Opportunities for progression within Compass Group If you're an experienced operational leader looking for a challenging and rewarding next step within a global organisation, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover note outlining your suitability for the role.