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Strategy & Operations Manager JCL Transport & Logistics | Sandgate, Kent Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + performance bonus (OTE £60,000 - £70,000) Location: Sandgate, Kent (5 days per week in office) Reports to: CEO About JCL JCL is an established international transport, logistics, removals and storage business operating across domestic, international, and intercontinental markets. With a decade of operational excellence and a truly global footprint, we're at an inflection point—ready to scale, professionalise, and capture the significant growth opportunity ahead of us. This is a rare chance to join a profitable, well-regarded business with strong foundations and transform it into something exceptional. The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced operations leader who's done the "big company" thing and is now ready to build something of their own. Someone who's seen what good looks like at scale and wants the autonomy to implement it. Someone who thrives on variety, gets energised by solving problems across the business, and wants genuine ownership of outcomes. This isn't a "maintain the status quo" role. Your job is to drive growth, modernise operations, and position JCL for its next chapter. You'll have full P&L oversight, manage all vertical heads, and work directly with the CEO to set strategy and execute it. If you've been frustrated by bureaucracy, want to see the direct impact of your work, and are excited by the prospect of building operational excellence from the ground up—this role is for you. What You'll Do Strategic Leadership • Own the operational strategy across all business verticals: Domestic Removals, International Removals, Intercontinental Removals, Commercial Transport, Storage, and Customs, • Drive revenue growth with a goal of doubling the business over the next 2-3 years, • Identify new market opportunities, operational efficiencies, and competitive advantages, • Work directly with the CEO to shape the long-term vision and execute against it Operational Excellence • Manage and develop the heads of each vertical (3 direct reports), • Implement robust processes, KPIs, and reporting across all operations, • Digitalise and professionalise systems—bringing structure without losing agility, • Optimise margins, improve customer experience, and drive operational efficiency, • Balance hands-on problem-solving with strategic thinking P&L Management • Own financial performance across all verticals, • Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and profitability analysis, • Make data-driven decisions on resource allocation and investment priorities Change Management • Lead the team through a period of modernisation and growth, • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement, • Navigate resistance, bring people along, and create buy-in for change What We're Looking For Essential • Proven experience in operations or general management within logistics, transport, or a related industry, • P&L responsibility in a previous role—you understand the numbers and how to move them, • Track record of scaling operations—you've driven growth, improved processes, or led transformation initiatives, • Leadership capability—you've managed teams and know how to get the best from people, • Strategic thinking with executional rigour—you can see the big picture and roll up your sleeves to make it happen, • Comfort with ambiguity—you don't need perfect systems or clear playbooks to be effective, • Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Sandgate/Kent area Desirable • Experience in multiple logistics verticals (removals, freight, warehousing, customs), • Background in a larger organisation with exposure to best-in-class systems and processes, • Lean/Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies, • Experience with digitalisation or technology implementation projects, • International operations experience What You'll Get Compensation • Base salary of £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience, • Performance-based bonus with OTE of £60,000 - £70,000, • Genuine long-term progression potential to executive leadership The Role • Real autonomy and ownership—your decisions will shape the business, • Direct access to the CEO and ability to influence strategy at the highest level, • Variety and challenge across multiple business areas (you'll never be bored), • The opportunity to build something significant and see the tangible results of your work Progression • This is a career-defining role with clear progression to a senior executive position, • Succession planning opportunity as the business scales, • A chance to be part of the founding leadership team of JCL's next phase The Day-to-Day Reality Let's be honest about what this role is and isn't: • It's currently a small business with 10 employees - you'll need to be hands-on and comfortable with ambiguity, • Systems need building—if you need perfect infrastructure to thrive, this isn't the role, • Change won't be easy—you'll need to bring people along and navigate resistance, • It's five days a week in the office—we're building something together and that requires presence, • But: You'll have genuine ownership, real impact, and the chance to build operational excellence your way If you're energised rather than daunted by the above, we'd love to hear from you. We're looking to move quickly for the right candidate. JCL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reliability & Operational Excellence Lead Permanent | Competitive Salary + Bonus | Excellent Benefits We are seeking a senior, enterprise-level leader to drive operational excellence, gross margin improvement, and working capital optimisation across global operations. The role will include leading Reliability within a global world class manufacturing business in order to improve gross margin accross the board. Key Responsibilities Lead the global Operational Excellence strategy, governance, and Function Operating System (MOS). Own the International Gross Margin Improvement (G2G) programme, delivering ~2% of net sales in annual profit improvement. Sponsor cross-functional transformations across planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service. Drive working capital and cash optimisation in partnership with finance. Champion Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, standardisation, and digital transformation (automation, analytics, smart operations). Build organisational capability and lead change across global teams. About You 10+ years' experience in operational excellence, supply chain, manufacturing, finance, or strategy (CPG or similar). Proven track record leading large-scale, global transformation programmes. Strong financial acumen, executive-level stakeholder influence, and data-driven mindset. Bachelor's degree required (MBA preferred). Safety is a core value, and adherence to all Health & Safety standards is essential. What's On Offer Competitive salary + bonus enhanced company pension scheme. Work within a fully automated, state-of-the-art world class technical environment. Long-term career development and training opportunities. TPBN1_UKTJ

We are pleased to present an exciting permanent opportunity with a leading global financial services organisation, within their high-performing Lending Operations team. This position sits within a product-focused operations team supporting Principal Finance clients and managing the full end-to-end l

Well-established and respected Destination Management company is seeking an Operations Manager to curate itineraries for MICE Groups. We are seeking candidates with at least 2 years experience in the operations of MICE Groups within the Inbound Tours Sector.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced loan operations professional to work at the heart of a dynamic team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced loan operations professional to work at the heart of a dynamic team You will oversee the complete lifecycle of complex transactions across a variety of sectors, working alongside front office, risk, fin.

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)Senior Group Travel Sales and Operations ExecutiveLocation: EdinburghHybrid work after probationSalary: up to £35,000 per annum depending on experienceRef: 5507MTo apply using our preferred format, please visit French Selection website, go to the vacancies page, search job refe

The Digital Ad Operations Executive. DEPARTMENT: Digital News & Streaming – Advertising Product, Technology & Operations. You will join a collaborative EMEA Ad Operations team based in London, contributing to high‑impact advertising delivery across BBC digital products, while developing expertis

The Digital Ad Operations Executive manages direct digital advertising campaigns across BBC. DEPARTMENT: Digital News & Streaming – Advertising Product, Technology & Operations. You will join a collaborative EMEA Ad Operations team based in London, contributing to high‑impact advertising deliver

A national charity is seeking an Operations Director to lead service delivery and operational performance across a multi-site operation. The role offers a salary up to £80,000 plus benefits, representing a meaningful opportunity to influence the organization's operations at scale.

A growing company is seeking a Lead UX Designer to validate design solutions through user feedback and to create web and mobile product concepts.The ideal candidate will have experience in iterative prototyping, user testing, and implementing brand guidelines.This role requires a self-motivated indi

The role involves comprehensive administrative support for new executives, managing complex calendars, travel, and meetings.

A leading international bank is seeking a Senior Payments Service Owner to ensure the effective running of Payments Operations across EMEA.

Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or Commercial Operations. Build and lead a high-performing Revenue Operations team as the function scales globally. The Global Head of Revenue Operations is responsible for designing, scaling, and optimising the end-to-end revenue engine across Marketing, Sales,

A leading entertainment and sports agency based in London is looking for an experienced Account Operations Executive to support a global gaming brand.

We’re on the hunt for an Ecommerce Operations Executive to join our Operations team. As well as supporting the Operations team in fulfilling Marketing and Customer Service orders and performing administrative tasks making sure information is managed efficiently and correctly. You’ll also work cl

An educational organization in Greater London is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide personal assistance and executive support to the Chief Executive and Leadership Team. Ideal candidates will have strong executive support experience, excellent IT skills, and the ability to manage time effecti

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant with workplace operations experience to be the foundational support for our London-based team and the Go-to-Market (GTM) organization. This hybrid role balances 75% Executive Assistant support for our GTM leaders with 25% Workplace

The Payments Service Owner and Transaction Banking Operations lead is a critical, senior role in SMBC EMEA that will be responsible for the effective running of our Payments Processes end to end across departments along with the bank's Transaction Banking strategy from an Operations perspective. Bey

A global travel solutions company in Greater London is seeking an Account Support professional to provide assistance in daily client operations, including billing, onboarding, and issue resolution.

A leading convenience retail platform in London is seeking a motivated Executive Assistant to support senior leadership. This role requires exceptional organisational and communication skills, with responsibilities including managing schedules, preparing executive materials, and coordinating events.

A leading training and coaching business in Peterborough is seeking a Business Executive assistant to support the CEO. The ideal candidate has proven experience at an executive level, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant with workplace operations experience to be the foundational support for our London-based team and the Go-to-Market (GTM) organization. This hybrid role balances 75% Executive Assistant support for our GTM leaders with 25% Workplace

Executive Director of Operations.

The Senior Media Operations Executive will play an integral role in supporting the media operations team in the rollout of Creative Trafficking process for CHANEL across their all the markets. Working closely with the Media Operations Manager, this role is a brilliant opportunity to build in-depth m

This varied role involves managing diaries, coordinating meetings, and overseeing office operations.

The role involves managing daily operations, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations. A hospitality-focused firm in Greater London is seeking an HR & Admin Executive to support administrative and HR functions.

Head of Commercial Operations (Football Club). To realise this vision, we are creating a newly defined leadership role that sits at the intersection of business strategy and football operations. As Head of Commercial Operations, you will be the driving force behind the club’s commercial strategy a

A hospitality company based in London seeks a Director of Operations to lead operational performance across its UK and Europe hotel portfolio.

This role combines elements of client servicing, operations, and finance, offering exposure to multiple parts of the business in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Client Services Operations – Market Research.

A leading automotive aftermarket company in Greater London seeks a Managing Director to lead its EMEA operations. The position requires a strategic leader with over 10 years of experience, including 5 years at the executive level in manufacturing.

This role involves supporting the Divisional CEO and Director of Operations and acting as a trusted advisor, focusing on client growth and strategic delivery.

A leading online automotive marketplace is looking for a Head of Marketplace & Operations to bridge high-level business goals with daily performance. This executive role involves driving marketplace health, leading planning cycles, and managing a small team.

A dynamic mobile app company in Greater London is seeking an Operations and Finance Analyst to support client-facing and internal activities. The role involves managing client interactions, conducting data analysis, and ensuring smooth financial operations. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experi

A high‑growth, private equity–backed UK manufacturer with a strong international footprint is seeking an accomplished Operations Director to lead its next phase of scale, performance, and value creation. Full ownership of end‑to‑end operations across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and

A tech company specializing in IoT solutions is seeking an Enterprise Account Executive to introduce innovative products to enterprise customers across the UK. This role includes building relationships at executive levels, managing complex sales processes, and embodying the company’s cultural prin

A leading global communications agency is seeking a detail-driven Operations Senior Executive to support media reconciliation and vendor invoicing for major clients in London. Applicants should have a background in media operations, advanced data analysis skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-

This executive combines strategic leadership with extensive hands‑on experience in video operations and broadcast engineering. London, UK: Vice President, Global Video & Technology Operations - Associated Press. Job Vacancy: Vice President, Global Video & Technology Operations - Associated Press.

SP Executive Search is a recruitment business agency supporting mid to senior corporate level hires across the hospitality and retail industry.

This role blends executive assistance with operational leadership and requires exceptional organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

A leading accounting firm in Greater London is seeking an Account Executive to manage daily accounting operations, prepare financial reports, and assist with sales administration.

A global management consulting firm located in Greater London seeks an Executive Assistant to support consulting Partners. This vital role ensures seamless operations and contributes to the team's success.

A leading management consultancy in the UK is seeking a Business Development Leader to drive growth in Mining, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors.The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in account development and complex sales, along with an entrepreneurial spirit to earn an equity stake.

The Digital Ad Operations Executive manages direct digital advertising campaigns across BBC. You will join a collaborative EMEA Ad Operations team based in London, contributing to high‑impact advertising delivery across BBC digital products, while developing expertise in a complex ad‑tech ecosys

A fast-growing fintech company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Credit Operations to lead and scale their Credit Operations function. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in Credit Operations, a strong background in underwriting/KYC, and proven people leadership skills.

Marketing Operations Executive. Ensure proper coordination of marketing operations tasks, liaising between marketing channels and internal teams to execute tasks efficiently. Support the Operations and Martech managers in opening new accounts or launching new brands.

A dynamic consulting firm in the UK seeks an Executive Leadership & Operational Excellence Coach to enhance leadership effectiveness and optimize operational processes. You will work directly with senior executives, provide coaching and mentoring, and drive strategic initiatives.

A leading global travel solutions provider is seeking a Client Services Account Executive in Greater London to support the Product Operations team. Key responsibilities include assisting Account Managers with client operations, maintaining account data, and resolving client issues.