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Job Title: People Development Manager Location: Hybrid (with national travel) Working Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Reports To: Head of People Development Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE About the role Busy Bees are looking for an inspiring People Development Manager to lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning across the organisation. This role is pivotal in creating a learning offering that aligns with Busy Bees current and future aspirations. You will oversee all face-to-face and virtual learning, including early years CPD, leadership development, first aid, and statutory training, while driving new initiatives and projects that support business needs. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic oversight with direct delivery of high-impact sessions, particularly for leaders, priority centres, and organisation-wide initiatives. About Busy Bees Founded in 1983, Busy Bees is the UK’s leading early years education provider and the third largest globally, with over 1000 centres worldwide. We are a values-driven, purpose-led organisation, committed to giving every child the best start in life. Why you'll love working for us • Sector-leading family leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, • Smart Hive – our 24/7 employee benefits platform with retail, travel, and cinema discounts, • Childcare discount, • Your birthday off every year plus 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, • Health and wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, Peppy, and Mental Health apps, • Professional development through our in-house training academy and access to further qualification Key Responsibilities • Lead all people development delivery across the business., • Partner with stakeholders to design and implement learning aligned to business priorities., • Ensure programmes meet organisational, operational, and regulatory requirements., • Act as a visible People Development ambassador, building strong internal and external partnerships., • Oversee design and delivery of programmes across early years, leadership, first aid, statutory training, and business performance., • Deliver high-impact and bespoke learning interventions where needed., • Ensure content is engaging, evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned to standards., • Develop CPD programmes incorporating best practice and external insight., • Line manage and coach the Training Delivery Team to drive quality and impact., • Support trainers with content, facilitation, and delivery challenges., • Build a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement., • Oversee quality assurance and evaluation of learning delivery., • Work with Operations, Quality, and H&S to align learning with performance needs., • Partner with centre leaders to identify needs and deliver targeted solutions., • Support centre improvement through training, coaching, and capability building., • Use data and feedback to shape learning priorities., • Evaluate effectiveness and continuously improve delivery., • Drive innovation through blended and digital learning approaches., • Ensure learning remains current, compliant, and responsive to change. Skills & Experience Essential: • Proven experience leading learning and development across multiple programmes or disciplines., • Strong facilitation and delivery skills, engaging audiences at all levels., • Experience designing and delivering leadership or management development., • Line management and coaching experience., • Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills., • Experience in early years, education, care, or a regulated sector., • Experience overseeing statutory, mandatory, or first aid training., • Experience in a multi-site or national organisation., • Understanding of blended and digital learning approaches., • Coaching or facilitation qualification. Apply now to join Busy Bees at an exciting time of growth and make a real impact on our people and future!

A digital marketing agency in Cannock is seeking a Head of Marketing Operations & Delivery. This senior leadership role focuses on ensuring high-quality and consistent marketing delivery across clients.

At OMS (Online Marketing Surgery), we’re not your typical digital marketing agency. Proven experience in a senior marketing leadership, operations, delivery, or client services role within a digital marketing agency. Act as the guardian of “how good looks” across all marketing services.

MUA Group is an independent electricity and gas distribution network operator, connecting homes and businesses to essential energy infrastructure. We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain. Our mission at MUA is to help build better and more sustainable places to live and work, by adopting and operating multi-utility networks nationwide. Compliance Project Manager (EHV/HV -11KV Circuit Network, iDNO/DNO Experience) Control Engineer (Electricity). Murphy MUA iDNO business is looking to expand their team with a permanent full-time Control Engineers appointment on the Electricity EHV, HV-11KV Circuit. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, this role predominantly involves Network Operations management, Faults and Maintenance, network control daily management, and other administrative duties relating to the electricity network distribution management system, enabling the effective and timely processing of network management, asset management, quality of supply, managing all other network operations reporting of related activities. The SAP Control Engineer (Electricity) is responsible for the network operations and documentation management of all Electricity asset and network operations related matters within his or her remit, ensuring, all safety and engineering standards are met, to control our network operations, faults, emergencies, administration records and standards of the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the electric distribution networks (DSRs Safety Rules) are all met. The Control Engineer is required to ensure the delivery of several key activities. Experience of EHV and HV 11KV Circuit, network control, operations, project delivery, EHV and HV 11KV Circuit Switching schedules, maintenance and protection is essential. The successful applicant will be working on our iDNO adopted networks, carrying out full network control of any EHV/HV 11KV Circuit Switching, maintenance and protection works are in progress on our iDNO network. A day in the life of a Murphy Compliance Project Manager/SAP Responsible for the delivery of all EHV/HV -11KV Circuit/LV network operations and control activities. Knowledge on Switching on DNO/iDNO and private network EHV and HV networks. Issuing and receiving of safety documents on the iDNO networks as applicable. Undertaking of engineering studies, O&Ms, technical specifications…etc. Project management of large-scale Data Centres, and Battery Storage sites Experience of being as the primary point of contact for on-site engineers who will carry out works on our iDNO network. Developing scoping documentation and Main Connections or Protection Diagrams (MC&P) Help on specifying and managing related equipment and plant such as relays, CTs and VTs. Review, assess detailed designs including SLDs, AC/DC schematics, and protection system. Site witnessing to commissioning and attending relevant activities as required Supporting the business by investigating, reporting on defects and mis-operations. Technical officer, contract management, assigning appropriate work skills to enable delivery Support on standby and out of hours coverage of electricity faults and emergencies Still interested does this sound like you? Experience working within an electrical operations EHV, HV 33-11KV Circuit, and LV systems Previous experience working in design or commissioning of power system protection, ideally at a distribution level EHV, HV 33-11KV Circuit, and LV on DNO/iDNO networks. Knowledge of UK electrical practices and standards General knowledge of Standard ICP or Electricity construction. Good knowledge of network operation and maintenance. Engineering, H&S relevant competency qualification to City & Guilds level required. Good knowledge and experience of working in electricity distribution networks. Procurement of, tendering and management of major service and refurbishment contracts A high regard to safety with demonstrable experience of risk mitigation on iDNO networks. Must demonstrably work knowledge of electrical distribution network design and construction standards. CDM regulations and the role of principal engineer. Experience in Utilities engineering, construction of Electrical would be advantageous Understanding of faults, emergency, Non-Conformance reporting with Root Cause Analysis Knowledge, Inspection & Test Plans & Quality Plans

Head of Clinical Services OphthalmologyWe are working with a leading NHS and private ophthalmology provider to recruit an experienced Head of Clinical Services to join their friendly, forward-thinking team at a modern site in Bristol (Aztec West). This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver c

Job DescriptionHead of Operations Wellington Permanent - Full time Competitive salary, Company car or allowance plus benefits The Head of Operations with be responsible for tactical planning, coordination, and performance management of operational teams and services (cleansing, CCTV surveys, deep

Are you a senior operational - change & transformation leader with experience in engineering services, lift, construction or a related technical industry? Liftec Express – a leading independent provider of lift maintenance, repair and modernisation services – is looking for a Head of Service Op

A leading print and packaging company in the North East of England is seeking a senior Operations Director to drive operational excellence and performance improvements. This role offers the opportunity to make impactful change and foster a high-performance culture.

As we expand our portfolio, we are seeking a dynamic Head of Business Operations to oversee the daily operations and drive operational excellence across our diverse ecosystem of projects. Opportunity to shape the operations function of a high‑growth organization. Excellent communication and interp

Represent Voi in consultations, conferences and working groups ensuring consistent and professional presentation of Voi’s positions. As a Voiager, we offer a friendly, collaborative and fast-paced workplace where you can bring your whole self to work, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion

We are currently working with a global law firm to help them recruit a Head of HR Operations. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a senior HR Operations role within a professional services or law firm. The role is responsible for core HR operations, policy and governance, people

Oversight of the Operations Team, coordinated with other Business Heads to ensure the smooth running of the firm ensuring that end to end transaction processing follows best practices, minimises manual interventions and complies with the following Bank policies/ International Standards:. Ensuring th

We’relooking for a commercially minded, highly organised leader to head up operations and infrastructure across our estate,systemsand events. Significant senior operations leadership experience, with responsibility for building/venue operations and/or events delivery and/or technology/business sys

A leading biometric solutions firm is seeking a Head of Revenue Operations to enhance sales strategy and execution. This hybrid position reports to the Chief Revenue Officer and involves driving a data-driven sales approach, including optimising sales processes and managing the sales technology stac

Develop, promote, and maintain the reputation of the service as a trusted operations provider through an ethos of excellence and right-first-time delivery. Leadership of the Highway Operations Service and line management for operational roles. Prepare and recommend budget proposals in collaboration

The Head of Operations leads all front and back‑of‑house functions to deliver seamless guest experiences across Reception, Leisure, Spa, Housekeeping, Entertainment, and Nights teams. As Head of Operations, you’ll play a crucial role in bringing that magic to life. By applying Limitless Thinki

Reporting to the Head of Global Claim Shared Services, with a matrix line to the Head of Global Market Claims, the role is accountable for executing an operational strategy centered on efficiency, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and the evolution of AXIS’s compliance and audit framework.

The Head of HR Operations will sit at the centre of this change, guiding both the day‑to‑day operations and the design of the future global HR ecosystem. I am delighted to bring a career-defining Head of HR Operations role to the market on behalf of an outstanding client in the professional serv

Head of IT and Operations (cyber security, GDPR, legal) – NGO. Charity People are seeking a Head of IT and Operations to join a leading NGO to oversee the global IT infrastructure, operational systems, and organisational compliance. Strong technical background (infrastructure, cloud, networks, Saa

Direct and prioritise workload of Event Operations Manager, ensuring highest standards of quality in preparation and execution. Working closely with the Event team and wider business stakeholders to ensure overall success of every aspect of the event in line with business objectives. Experience of r

A leading global pensions services firm is seeking a Head of Pensions Services & Digital Operations. Responsibilities include overseeing service delivery, managing a team of approximately 1,500 globally, and collaborating on innovative digital solutions.

A medium-sized housing provider is seeking an Assistant Director of Repairs to lead its operations for repairs, voids, disrepair, and cyclical maintenance services.

A leading airline in the UK is seeking a Head of Product to drive the vision, strategy, and roadmap for PCA products.

The West Midlands Pension Fund is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join us as Head of Benefit Operations, responsible for leading the delivery of a high-performing and customer-focused pension operations service. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Pension Operations, this pivotal lead

Head of Product – Back Office Operations. Working at the intersection of Product, Operations, and Technology, you’ll translate complex business requirements into a cohesive automation roadmap that strengthens every part of InvestEngine’s operational backbone. Deep understanding of back-office

A leading global industry association, based in the United Kingdom, seeks a Head of Operations – Benchmarks & Diagnostics. This role involves overseeing the operational strategy for benchmarking products, managing relationships with consulting partners, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality se

Head of Operations – Infrastructure Services to lead the operational delivery of all infrastructure services projects across the UK and Ireland within Equans Digital. In support of positive action measures we will consider applications that do not meet all technical requirements if candidates can

A well-established international events organisation is looking to appoint a Head of Operations to lead the delivery of a portfolio of large-scale, professionally focused B2B events. Central London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office). Provide leadership and direction to a team of operational

We’re looking for a Head of Business Operations to play a key role in how our firm operates and grows. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field or 8 -12+ years of experience in business operations and/or facilities management. Lead and oversee all a

A leading NGO is looking for a Head of IT and Operations to oversee IT infrastructure, operations, and compliance.

A leading hospitality organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a General Manager to oversee food and beverage operations at a high-profile venue. The role demands a proven leader with a strong commercial background, capable of inspiring a diverse team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences.

This contract-based full-time role offers a salary of £40k per annum and various employee benefits including a pension, discounts, and casual dress. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, ensure exceptional customer service, and maintain safety and regulatory standards.

Head of Operations (Finance and HR) / Up to £70,000 basic salary / London / Permanent. Head of Operations (Finance and HR) / Up to £70,000 basic salary / London / Permanent. Manage the members of the HR team.

We’re looking for a Head of Product – Back Office Operations to lead the design and delivery of InvestEngine’s back-office automation strategy. Working at the intersection of Product, Operations, and Technology, you’ll translate complex business requirements into a cohesive automation roadma

As the Global Head of Ops, you'll be responsible for setting up tools and systems for global resource management, financial reporting, project management and delivery as well as access, ways of working and process with agency partners and WPP innovation teams. What does a Global Head of Operations d

A Community Interest Company is seeking a Head of Housing to lead and develop their housing provision, ensuring compliance and high-quality accommodation. The role involves overseeing housing strategy, operations, and resident outcomes, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and stakeholder engageme

A luxury hotel in London seeks a Director of Engineering to oversee operations and maintenance of facilities. With a minimum of 6 years in luxury hotels and strong leadership skills, this role emphasizes safety and guest satisfaction in a high-profile environment.

Interested in this Head of Operations role? Apply now and let's have a chat!. They are currently looking to bring on a Head of Operations, who can really help push the business forward:. Significant market research operations experience, strong sampling, project management, organisation, and communi

A retail innovator in the UK is seeking a Head of Grocery & E-commerce Operations to enhance day-to-day business operations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in retail operations, strong leadership skills, and a passion for improving the customer experience.

A global technology firm seeks a Head of People Operations to transform HR operations into an efficient and scalable function. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, a record of delivering transformation, and a strong background in AI and automation

A leading software house in Greater London is seeking a Head of Technology Operations to oversee the reliability, security, and performance of their core technology platform.

As Director of Application Operations, you will partner with the VP-PETO to shape and deliver the support and operability vision, ensuring our applications and platforms are well operated, and the experience of our users globally has the correct priority, whilst enabling our Engineering teams to inn

A growing SaaS company in the UK is seeking a Head of Operations / Deputy GM to oversee daily operations and build scalable systems. This high-impact role requires 5–10 years in B2B SaaS operations, focusing on customer success and process automation.

The Head of Operations will be an experienced manager coaching and developing Operations Managers and Operations Coordinators in the delivery of their allocated events as well as planning their own events. Project managing events and control costs to deliver within budget; Managing end-to-end delive

Leading a team of 10+ operations professionals, you will be responsible for coaching, development, and performance management, ensuring high levels of engagement and accountability. A global insurance brokerage and risk manager is seeking an innovative Head of Operations to support a high-growth spe

Finatal is working with a global asset manager that is looking to hire a Head of Operations and Valuations to lead across their private equity platform. Head of Operations and Valuations – Private Equity Fund. Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in private equity operations, portfolio reportin

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Head of Operations to lead their Operations team, ensuring effective business processes and operational excellence. You will manage change initiatives, engagement with senior stakeholders, and uphold regulatory compliance in a fast-paced professional envi

I have been part of Zen’s phenomenal growth since we launched in 2017, and I am looking for a Head of Customer Operations to help build and scale our customer support function. Head of Customer Operations (UK). However, our Customer Operations function is still in its infancy and not set up for th