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We do offer hybrid working but would expect you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week. Full-time, 37 hours per week, one year fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover) We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced housing professional with a strong track record in corporate leadership, strategic service development and complex organisational change to join our Leadership Team. In this role, you'll lead the strategic direction and performance of our Housing Services, ensuring they remain customer-focused, compliant and continually improving. As a member of the Leadership Team, you'll contribute to the wider leadership and governance of the organisation, while overseeing housing strategy, performance, risk, budgets and key partnerships. You'll lead major change and improvement programmes, champion tenant engagement and safeguarding, and work collaboratively across B3Living to deliver excellent services and achieve our wider organisational objectives. • Experience leading complex organisational change and cross-organisational projects involving multiple stakeholders, • Corporate leadership experience across the wider organisation, not limited to operational areas, • Significant experience developing and implementing operational strategies and policies for housing-related services, • Experience managing regulatory, operational and reputational risk within housing services, • A strong understanding of safeguarding and experience of partnership working with statutory agencies, • Experience of, and a commitment to, performance management and continuous improvement, • Strong knowledge of the housing sector, housing management and relevant legislation and good practice, • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and manage significant budgets, • A full, valid driving licence and access to a car Due to the nature of this role, you'll be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We're a social business, based in Turnford and across southeast Hertfordshire, helping local people by renting or selling affordable homes. We offer services designed to help our customers live comfortably in their homes, and we work to keep our buildings and estates maintained, offering support when money becomes an issue or when people get older. Our mission is to make a sustainable, positive change to the housing crisis for our customers and communities. • 30 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time colleagues)., • Buy and sell holiday scheme., • Up to 12% pension contribution., • Life assurance cover., • Funded health cash plan or subsidised private medical insurance., • Enhanced family leave., • Range of special leave., • Car loans, cycle to work and electric car lease scheme., • Opportunities for flexible/hybrid working. The closing date for this vacancy is 26th October 2026, however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early based on the number of applications received. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th November 2026 in our Turnford office. The proposed start date for this role is Monday 4th January 2027. We're a Disability Confident employer, which means that we offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. Other organisations may call this role Head of Housing Services, Head of Housing Management, Housing Services Lead, Senior Housing Manager, Housing Operations Lead, Housing Lead, Head of Tenancy Services, or Head of Tenancy Management. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity and inclusion are part of our culture, as we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. Our 3-year EDI strategy outlines how we'll achieve this. We strongly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and groups which are identified as a priority within our strategy, including LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, applicants with disabilities and people under 30. We understand that some candidates, particularly from certain groups, may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. While we're looking for people with the right skills and experience, we also value diverse backgrounds and transferable skills. If you meet most of the criteria and believe you'd thrive in the role, we encourage you to apply. All our vacancies are open to flexible working arrangements, something we are really proud of. The extent to which flexible working is possible will vary between jobs according to the needs of the business and our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Across a matrix of responsibilities, you will champion health and safety, optimise stock control, monitor KPIs, and deliver continuous improvements aligned with strategic objectives of the business. Grafton Group is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our warehouse and transport operations from En

You’ll bring experience from a business operations, programme management, consultancy or business management background, with a track record of delivering change and improving performance within a professional services or commercial environment. Working closely with the Head of Business Developmen

Senior Account Manager - Maritime - Nordics At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors. Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 850 experts from 69 countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success. As a Senior Account Manager for our Maritime division in EMEA, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue expansion across existing accounts in Northwest Europe, specifically the Nordic region. You will partner with industry leaders, transforming complex maritime data into high-value commercial solutions that support their strategic decisions. By nurturing long-term relationships and proactively identifying expansion opportunities, you will directly contribute to Kpler’s growth across the regional trade ecosystem. Drive portfolio revenue growth across the Nordic region by managing key maritime accounts and consistently meeting or exceeding annual sales targets. Identify, cultivate, and close strategic upsell and cross-sell opportunities aligned with evolving client intelligence needs. Serve as a commercial business partner, contributing to budgeting, multi-year planning, demand planning, reporting, and key commercial metrics. Gather direct market, product, and competitor intelligence from client interactions to inform Kpler’s product and commercial strategy. Maintain rigorous CRM data integrity in Salesforce, ensuring accurate account notes and updates to support achievable forecasting and effective collaboration across the sales team. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Sales Operations, Business Units, and Business Development to drive organizational success. Represent Kpler externally with professionalism and credibility, building trusted relationships with clients and industry stakeholders. Contribute to corporate projects and initiatives that support Kpler’s broader strategic objectives. Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to secure profitable agreements while ensuring full compliance with company policies. Extensive commercial experience within B2B account management or sales roles. Direct domain exposure to the maritime, energy, or commodities sectors (with maritime experience strongly preferred). Proven background selling data, analytics, or SaaS platforms within technology or data vendor environments. Demonstrated track record of driving account expansion, generating outbound opportunities, and closing complex deals. Strong negotiation capabilities paired with an active, proactive commercial mindset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and willingness to travel across Northwest Europe as needed. Nice-to-haves: Hands-on proficiency with modern commercial enablement tools (Salesforce, ZoomInfo, Outreach, Sales Navigator). Fluency in additional European languages. We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Our People Pledge Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead Modern Digital Services That Make a Difference Enfield Council is delivering an ambitious Digital, Data & AI Strategy, supported by a major programme of technology modernisation, cloud adoption, cyber security improvements and digital transformation. We're looking for an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Manager to lead the operational delivery of our Microsoft cloud and infrastructure services and help build the secure, reliable and modern digital foundations that support services across the Council. Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure & Solution Design, you will lead the day-to-day operational management of the Council's cloud and infrastructure services, ensuring they remain secure, resilient, high-performing and fit for the future. You'll be responsible for the operational leadership of Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and related infrastructure services, while managing a skilled team of engineers and technical specialists. You'll drive service improvement, strengthen operational governance, and ensure services are delivered in line with Council policies, procedures and security standards. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, improving services and helping deliver technology that makes a real difference. • Leading and developing a high-performing cloud and infrastructure team., • Managing the availability, security, resilience and performance of Microsoft Azure, Entra ID and Microsoft 365 services., • Ensuring teams operate in accordance with Council policies, governance frameworks and best practice., • Driving continuous service improvement and operational excellence., • Supporting major digital transformation, cloud modernisation, cyber security and technology refresh programmes., • Managing suppliers, service performance, risks and operational delivery., • Working collaboratively with architecture, cyber security and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes across the Council's digital portfolio. We're seeking a collaborative and motivated technology leader with strong experience of Microsoft cloud technologies, infrastructure operations, IT service management and people leadership. You'll be passionate about developing teams, improving services, managing operational risk and delivering excellent customer outcomes through technology. • Be part of a major Digital, Data & AI transformation programme., • Work across an exciting portfolio of modernisation, cloud and cyber security initiatives., • Influence the future of digital services within one of London's largest councils., • Develop talented technical teams and deliver meaningful change for residents and staff. This role operates on a hybrid basis with a minimum expectation of two days per week working from Enfield Civic Centre. Be Bold. Make a Difference. Show You Care. Join us and help deliver the secure, reliable and modern digital services that power Enfield's future. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Mark Aylwin , for an informal discussion. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andy Kingsbury, Senior Recruitment Advisor on or . We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. • An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)., • Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas., • A blend of remote and office based working for most roles., • Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months., • Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods., • Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family., • Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work., • 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered. Certain posts in the Council are 'politically restricted' which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Just Eat Takeaway is looking for a Technology Manager to lead and grow the Partner Performance team in the Supply Performance and Experience domain. The Partner Performance team is dedicated to transforming complex operational data into actionable intelligence. We build and maintain a sophisticated, real-time insights layer designed to empower our Partners to streamline their operations, and maximize revenue growth in partnership with JET. As a Technology Manager you will be responsible for coordinating the design and implementation of solutions built by your engineers to provide solutions for our key capabilities; • Intelligent Insights - Develop an adaptable, multi-channel data layer that serves as the "brain" for partner insight into their partnership with JET. We ensure the right insight reaches the partner at the right time via the most effective channel., • Operational Optimization - Provide real-time, predictive alerts to help Partners manage "the night" effectively-reducing delays, preventing order errors, and shrinking complex tasks into single-click interactions., • Growth Guidance - Identify immediate and strategic value opportunities, such as menu/product gaps and joint marketing ventures, to drive incremental revenue for both the Partner and JET. By leveraging JET's high-scale streaming architecture, we turn raw data into actionable insights and intelligent nudges that guide Partners toward better decision-making-whether that's saving an order in the moment or identifying long-term expansion opportunities through data-driven insights. We build for scale and speed, ensuring our insights are as close to real-time as possible. Our technology builds on JET's platform ecosystem: • Modern Product Engineering - Developing robust, scalable services using Kotlin, Java or .NET and delivering intuitive, high-performance user experiences via modern Web Technologies., • Real-Time Data Processing - Leveraging Mobius (JET's streaming data platform) to process millions of events with sub-second latency feeding AI models and our analytics platform., • Data Intelligence - Utilizing BigQuery for deep historical analysis and pattern recognition to power our predictive recommendation engine., • Agentic AI - Integrating our insights layer with JET's communication and optimization agents to drive automated partner decision-making. At JET – Technology Managers have primary accountability for the technical direction, engineering quality, and execution of multiple product development teams. They work with their teams to design and implement impact-driven solutions, delivering valuable insights and product features that make our customer and restaurant experiences even better. Our technology managers ensure their teams are happy, focused, driven, and delivering high-impact insights and quality software in the most effective way possible. You'll be responsible for: • Product Definition - contribute to the definition of significant product features, getting involved in workshops with other engineering teams and Product Managers, • Technical Leadership - Collaborate with your Head of Engineering and peers to define and communicate a technical roadmap for the domain, • Career Development - Help define goals and objectives for engineers in the team to lead and guide them throughout their careers and aspirations., • Prioritisation - Working closely with stakeholders and your Head of Engineering to ensure the domain sets their priorities appropriately, in line with commercial needs and the Engineering Strategy., • Ownership - Owning streams of work that span the domain, from requirements gathering, to design, and supporting functionality in production, • Continuous improvement - Improve the effectiveness of the domain by proposing and implementing new processes, designs and engineering practices. Sharing these improvements across the wider Engineering org., • Tracking Progress - Track the progress being made towards the wider goals of the domain, and transparently communicate this with the teams and Head of Engineering, • Operating - Take responsibility for deploying and supporting your changes all the way through to prove that they work well – and continue to work well – in production, • Communicate - transparently communicate your progress and discuss ideas with your teams, other senior Individual Contributors and your Head of Engineering. Share new development practices, patterns, and standards with the teams you work with. This is a role with the opportunity to make a significant impact across the business as we continue to grow. Experience leading and developing teams of engineers as its core technology using an Event Driven Architecture Delivering high quality software projects, driving forward best practices Able to work independently and solve complex problems Amazon Web Services (or similar e.g. Azure, Google Cloud) Experience in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban) Desire to coach engineers and to drive a high performance culture Experience developing products that drive user action from data Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We're a leading global online delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe. Just Eat Takeaway.com is a leading global online food delivery marketplace headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on the London Stock Exchange. We've built our business on having the widest choice available on our platform - connecting millions of customers with over 155,000 restaurants across 24 countries - with over 100 different cuisines from local independents to globally famous restaurants, available to order via our app and website. We provide the platform and tools to help independent restaurants move online and reach a significantly broader customer base - to generate increased orders and grow their businesses. We also provide the insights, advice, and support our growing community needs to satisfy customers and help raise standards across a vibrant takeaway sector. We're built to deliver behind the scenes too. To make Just Eat the great company it is, it takes a great team of people. Which is why all of our colleagues are welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workplace where they feel they can belong. We are passionate about nurturing our people and offer a full programme of training and support to our employees - helping them to develop their careers in a way that suits them. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day. Want to know more about our company vision, culture or career growth opportunities? Have a look on our careers site. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main tasks and responsibilities People and Culture Achieve high levels of performance and engagement through inspirational and authentic leadership, coaching and mentoring of the Drug Product Operations team. The Role Arcinova, a Quotient Sciences company, is seeking a Head of Drug Product to lead o

We are seeking an ambitious, hands-on Head of Operations to lead the next phase of our growth and performance improvement journey. Head of Operations Location: Welham Green, Hertfordshire Reports To: Managing Director The Opportunity Davall Gears is a precision engineering and manufacturing busine

As part of the Technology team you will have multiple experts working alongside you, security policy sits with our Head of Information Security with whom you will be joined approver for changes under the change control process. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportun

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Head of Technical Services. The role involves overseeing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems across multiple buildings, ensuring high standards of health and safety compliance, and managing teams effectively. This position offer

Our client is offering the successful Head of Operations a salary in the region of £60,000, plus benefits including performance-related bonus, pension, private healthcare, car allowance or company vehicle and ongoing professional development opportunities. In this role, the Head of Operations will

Head of Converter Operations & Maintenance. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll provide strategic, operational and people leadership across the Converter Operations & Maintenance function. Leading highly skilled operational, maintenance, asset management and systems teams, you'll drive oper

Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) Limited seeks a Head of Operations to lead operational improvement within an international precision manufacturing group. The role covers production, engineering, quality and supply chain in a high-mix, low-volume CNC environment with 2 weeks of travel per month, primarily

Brocket Hall Estate is seeking a hands-on General Manager - Operations to lead the day-to-day delivery of our golf, hospitality and country-estate operations.

Ensure that the Group Risk team is proficient in its use of the Group’s risk management system of record and in supporting Risk Business Partners and the business in the identification, measurement, management, monitoring and reporting of risks. Establish a centre of excellence in Risk Operations

This Interim Head of P2P Operations role in the West Midlands is focused on leading the implementation of Purchase to Pay policies, processes, communications, and engagement activities to support the successful transformation of P2P services. Lead the implementation of Purchase to Pay policies, proc

Director of Digital Operations and Product to lead the new function driving digital adoption, product leadership, AI-enabled customer experiences, and sustainable growth across the insurance portfolio.

Are you a manufacturing leader with a strong understanding of Aerospace or precision machining, ready to take on Head of Operations responsibility and build towards a broader executive operations role?. RPS are leading a retained search for a Head of Operations to lead operational improvement within

Gilbert & Roach Newcastle is seeking a high-calibre Service Manager to spearhead our regional workshop operations at Hexham. You will manage a large dual-shift team of technicians, apprentices, and service advisors, while partnering with the dealership leadership.

Head of Global Engineering Steriles Operations. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments

Global Head of Sales and Revenue Operations. Own global Sales Operations/Revenue Operations. Sales Operations, Revenue Operations, or a closely related commercial analytics role.

MRSL Group is seeking a hands-on leader to drive operational improvements and lead change across multiple sites in the West Midlands.This role requires a dynamic individual who can build credibility both on the shop floor and at the board level.The ideal candidate will have a background in technical

Our retained client, a family-owned group of specialized, midmarket ERP software application companies, is seeking an experienced Head of Cloud Operations to scale its global cloud infrastructure and drive operational excellence across the group. Head of Cloud Operations (Hybrid – Austin, TX or Yo

RE Personnel is seeking a Head of Operations for a Gloucestershire-based engineering and manufacturing SME. The role leads day-to-day operations across manufacturing, field engineering, warehousing, logistics and administration, with a hands-on leadership style and a focus on accountability and perf

As Head of Hospitality & Events Operations you’ll be responsible for the operational delivery of every hospitality and events experience hosted at the stadium. Head of Hospitality & Events Operations | Professional Football. Sporting Jobs are exclusively partnering with an ambitious professional f

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: National Operations Manager, Regional Operations Manager, Head of Retail Operations, Head of Hospitality Operations, Multi-Site Operations Manager, Retail Operations Manager, Hospitality Operations Manager, Commercial

Take overall responsibility for UK & Ireland operations, acting as the key point of contact for all operational matters. Own and manage the operations budget, driving data-led, sustainable decisions. The chance to shape and influence UK & Ireland operations during a key growth phase.

Health Transportation Group UK (HTG-UK) is seeking an exceptional Operations Director to join its Executive Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the role carries responsibility for driving performance across patient transport operations and NHS contracts.

Brocket Hall (UK) Ltd in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a hands-on General Manager - Operations to lead the day-to-day delivery of our golf, hospitality and country-estate operations. Reporting to the Chairman, this role has overall operational responsibility for two championship golf courses, golf o

A rapidly expanding, global fixed‑income/credit hedge fund is looking to hire a Head of Operations for its London office. Head of Operations - Credit Hedge Fund - £200k+ TC. It covers a wide range of fixed‑income/credit strategies and requires a close liaison with leading investment professiona

We are seeking a commercially focused, highly organised and proactive leader to oversee the performance of a portfolio of residential properties, elevate the resident experience and support the continued development of the brand. Head of Resident Experience, Marketing & Operations. Act as a key poin

Head of Operations*16056Permanent*CompetitiveSite BasedCounty Durham, United Kingdom Updated on: 27-10-2026Apply NowROLE OVERVIEW**An exciting opportunity for a Head of Operations – Biologics, RNA and MMIC to join our client, a specialist life sciences organisation, providing strategic operati

North East Lincolnshire Council is seeking a Service Manager to lead Highway Operations and Street Lighting. The role focuses on strategic and operational delivery of frontline highway maintenance, street lighting assets and the Direct Labour Organisation (DLO).

At Zertus UK & Ireland, we're home to some of the UK's best-loved confectionery and snacking brands and we're looking for a Group Head of Technical Operations to lead and develop our technical function across five manufacturing sites, driving consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement a

AWD Online is seeking a Head of Operations for a field-based, UK-wide leadership role overseeing commercial performance, people development and customer standards across a large multi-site estate. This senior role reports to the top operations leadership and requires proven multi-site.

Take Art is a Somerset-based arts charity seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee day-to-day operations. The role combines HR, finance and office management to support a busy creative programme across the region. You will lead on HR, finance and office systems, ensuring policies are up to

A prestigious and well-established professional services organisation in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance Operations to lead its transactional finance function during a critical period of transformation and operational optimisation. Interim Head of Finance Operatio

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance Operations, this hybrid role requires a proven track record in large-scale operations, strong stakeholder management and data-driven decision making. L&Q is seeking a strategic Head of Operational Support to lead Fleet, Materials and Logistics across Maintena

Haven is seeking a Head of Department – Head of Facilities at Craig Tara Holiday Park to lead a large facilities team including maintenance, security and cleaning. You will mentor and develop managers, optimise operations, and maintain high standards in guest experience while aligning with Haven's

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. Hold overall accountability for the Health, Safety, Qual