CEO We are partnering with a high-growth online retail business at a pivotal stage in its journey. With a strong brand, loyal customer base, and proven product-market fit, the business is now looking to appoint a CEO to lead the next phase of scale. This is an opportunity to take a digitally-led retail brand from successful operator to category leader-driving growth across channels, geographies, and customer segments while building a best-in-class leadership team and operating model. The Role The CEO will take full responsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the business. Working closely with the Board / investors, you will define and execute a clear growth plan, balancing top-line acceleration with sustainable profitability. You will lead a digitally native organisation, ensuring excellence across customer acquisition, retention, trading, supply chain, and brand execution. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Growth Define and deliver a clear 3-5 year growth strategy Scale revenue across DTC, marketplaces, and international markets Identify and execute new revenue streams (product, channel, partnerships) Digital & Trading Excellence Own performance across all digital channels (paid, organic, CRM, marketplaces) Drive best-in-class trading, merchandising, and customer journey optimisation Leverage data to improve conversion, AOV, and lifetime value Brand & Customer Strengthen brand positioning and ensure consistent execution across all touchpoints Champion a customer-first culture, improving retention and loyalty Oversee marketing strategy including performance marketing, brand, and content Operations & Supply Chain Ensure a scalable and efficient end-to-end supply chain Optimise inventory, fulfilment, and logistics to support growth Balance speed, cost, and customer experience Leadership & Culture Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing executive team Drive accountability, pace, and a results-oriented culture Develop internal capability while attracting top-tier talent Financial Performance Own P&L, budgeting, and forecasting Deliver profitable growth with strong cash discipline Report to Board/investors with clear, data-driven insights The Person Experience Proven CEO / MD / Commercial Director experience within online retail or e-commerce Track record of scaling a digital-first business ( 10m- 100m+ revenue range ideally) Strong understanding of performance marketing, trading, and digital growth levers Experience working with investors, PE, or high-growth founder-led environments Demonstrated success in building and leading senior leadership teams Capabilities Highly commercial with a sharp instinct for growth opportunities Data-driven decision maker with strong financial acumen Deep understanding of consumer behaviour and online retail dynamics Operationally credible-able to execute as well as strategise Comfortable operating at pace in a scaling environment Style & Mindset Hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up leadership style Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity High energy, pace, and accountability Clear communicator, able to align teams and stakeholders Why Join? Opportunity to lead and scale a high-potential digital retail brand Genuine autonomy with strong backing from investors/Board Ability to shape strategy, team, and long-term value creation Equity participation aligned to growth BH35814
May 04, 2026
Full time
CEO We are partnering with a high-growth online retail business at a pivotal stage in its journey. With a strong brand, loyal customer base, and proven product-market fit, the business is now looking to appoint a CEO to lead the next phase of scale. This is an opportunity to take a digitally-led retail brand from successful operator to category leader-driving growth across channels, geographies, and customer segments while building a best-in-class leadership team and operating model. The Role The CEO will take full responsibility for the strategic, operational, and financial performance of the business. Working closely with the Board / investors, you will define and execute a clear growth plan, balancing top-line acceleration with sustainable profitability. You will lead a digitally native organisation, ensuring excellence across customer acquisition, retention, trading, supply chain, and brand execution. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Growth Define and deliver a clear 3-5 year growth strategy Scale revenue across DTC, marketplaces, and international markets Identify and execute new revenue streams (product, channel, partnerships) Digital & Trading Excellence Own performance across all digital channels (paid, organic, CRM, marketplaces) Drive best-in-class trading, merchandising, and customer journey optimisation Leverage data to improve conversion, AOV, and lifetime value Brand & Customer Strengthen brand positioning and ensure consistent execution across all touchpoints Champion a customer-first culture, improving retention and loyalty Oversee marketing strategy including performance marketing, brand, and content Operations & Supply Chain Ensure a scalable and efficient end-to-end supply chain Optimise inventory, fulfilment, and logistics to support growth Balance speed, cost, and customer experience Leadership & Culture Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing executive team Drive accountability, pace, and a results-oriented culture Develop internal capability while attracting top-tier talent Financial Performance Own P&L, budgeting, and forecasting Deliver profitable growth with strong cash discipline Report to Board/investors with clear, data-driven insights The Person Experience Proven CEO / MD / Commercial Director experience within online retail or e-commerce Track record of scaling a digital-first business ( 10m- 100m+ revenue range ideally) Strong understanding of performance marketing, trading, and digital growth levers Experience working with investors, PE, or high-growth founder-led environments Demonstrated success in building and leading senior leadership teams Capabilities Highly commercial with a sharp instinct for growth opportunities Data-driven decision maker with strong financial acumen Deep understanding of consumer behaviour and online retail dynamics Operationally credible-able to execute as well as strategise Comfortable operating at pace in a scaling environment Style & Mindset Hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up leadership style Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity High energy, pace, and accountability Clear communicator, able to align teams and stakeholders Why Join? Opportunity to lead and scale a high-potential digital retail brand Genuine autonomy with strong backing from investors/Board Ability to shape strategy, team, and long-term value creation Equity participation aligned to growth BH35814
Company Description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries. Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview The Account Director is responsible for leading the delivery of the Spark OOH offering, across their assigned clients. You will also be a critical support to the Business Director in delivering the agency development plan, cultivating a high-performing team, and pioneering a market-leading Publicis Media OOH product. As the Account Director, you will lead the direct reports in the day-to-day delivery of 'best-in-class OOH solutions, which are integrated, data-driven, technology-enabled and innovative. You will be accountable for continually motivating the team and developing their capability; ensuring output is consistently high quality, efficient, accurate and profitable. You will be responsible for the effective deployment and evolution of the 'Planning Framework'. Your responsibility will also include ensuring all working processes are compliant with Operations ways of working and Sparks SLAs. Working with the centralised Trading team and PMX, you will ensure contractual (i.e., PRFs) and commercial (i.e., spend direction/APEX) objectives are met for your Clients. The Account Director creates and implements business development plans for assigned 'Key Clients'. These plans must be aligned to the Spark Agency Development plan KPIs; as set out by your Business Director. Your remit will also include the day-to-day mobilisation of your team centred on the Spark vision; inspiring the agency so that all organic growth and new business opportunities are capitalised on. Responsibilities Own delivery of revenue, billing targets and strategic KPIs across allocated OOH clients Lead new business activity including pricing, submissions, propositions, presentations and client transitions Develop and execute SMART Key Client growth plans in partnership with senior stakeholders Translate client business strategies into high-impact OOH planning, buying and activation solutions Drive best-in-class OOH planning and buying, ensuring SLA, PRF and ECOS compliance Lead cross-functional collaboration (trading, activation, data, innovation, automation) to maximise ROI Build transformational media owner partnerships and agile trading strategies to unlock incremental growth Oversee resource planning, team workloads and delivery quality across all client briefs Champion automation, data, dynamic and APEX opportunities to improve performance and efficiency Ensure commercial governance: forecasting, financial accuracy, audits, guarantees and reporting Proactively manage senior client, planner, investment and media owner relationships Provide clear performance reporting, insights and recommendations to Business Director and leadership Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, appraisals and capability building Promote OOH effectiveness internally and externally through case studies, events and thought leadership Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practice across Publicis Media and evolving the OOH offer Qualifications Excellent OOH knowledge and broad experience in planning and buying, including the application of all industry and internal planning and administration tools e.g. Purl, Route, Planner, and Touchpoints. High level of knowledge and experience in the broad marketing and advertising landscape as well as being an expert in OOH. Strong understanding of digital media concepts, propositions and Posterscope digital services. Excellent negotiation skills to convert client challenges into solutions which deliver against commercial objectives and campaign KPIs. Strong project management skills to handle a high volume of work and allocate resources and work types in the most efficient and effective way. Excellent understanding of the business priorities and strategy to appreciate the impact of any emerging trends and technology to identify any specific business development opportunities. Resilient and able to handle conflict in a pressurised environment with an energised and enthusiastic approach and a high level of tenacity. Demonstrates a strong collaborative approach to sharing ideas and business intelligence which supports the overall performance of the function and the business. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of senior external and internal stakeholders. Excellent relationship builder, who can pro-actively build and maintain agency and client contacts and become a trusted advisor. Capable of managing the day-to-day working interactions with agency planners, Central Trading Team, Media Owner partners and Clients. Strong commercial skills to identify specific opportunities to develop organic business, maintain high-spending clients and convert new advertisers to OOH. Capable of managing brief pipelines, anticipating challenges and providing potential solutions. Strategic thinker demonstrating strong skills in presenting innovative thinking and solutions to clients. Strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and coach, with the ability to inspire a diverse group of people. Additional Information Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
May 02, 2026
Full time
Company Description Spark Foundry make up part of a thriving global media network and are part of the Publicis Groupe, one of the world's leading communications groups. We are globally connected with over 8,000 employees in 110 offices across 70 countries. Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands to identify, learn and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting edge campaigns Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions, and uncovers actionable insights about real people Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers Our Commitment We are diverse though our experience, people and the clients we look after - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs and via regular surveys and our grass roots D&I team, The Collective, and internal next generation board, Firestarters, we hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives and educating our people to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to create an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunity for people without regard to race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. Overview The Account Director is responsible for leading the delivery of the Spark OOH offering, across their assigned clients. You will also be a critical support to the Business Director in delivering the agency development plan, cultivating a high-performing team, and pioneering a market-leading Publicis Media OOH product. As the Account Director, you will lead the direct reports in the day-to-day delivery of 'best-in-class OOH solutions, which are integrated, data-driven, technology-enabled and innovative. You will be accountable for continually motivating the team and developing their capability; ensuring output is consistently high quality, efficient, accurate and profitable. You will be responsible for the effective deployment and evolution of the 'Planning Framework'. Your responsibility will also include ensuring all working processes are compliant with Operations ways of working and Sparks SLAs. Working with the centralised Trading team and PMX, you will ensure contractual (i.e., PRFs) and commercial (i.e., spend direction/APEX) objectives are met for your Clients. The Account Director creates and implements business development plans for assigned 'Key Clients'. These plans must be aligned to the Spark Agency Development plan KPIs; as set out by your Business Director. Your remit will also include the day-to-day mobilisation of your team centred on the Spark vision; inspiring the agency so that all organic growth and new business opportunities are capitalised on. Responsibilities Own delivery of revenue, billing targets and strategic KPIs across allocated OOH clients Lead new business activity including pricing, submissions, propositions, presentations and client transitions Develop and execute SMART Key Client growth plans in partnership with senior stakeholders Translate client business strategies into high-impact OOH planning, buying and activation solutions Drive best-in-class OOH planning and buying, ensuring SLA, PRF and ECOS compliance Lead cross-functional collaboration (trading, activation, data, innovation, automation) to maximise ROI Build transformational media owner partnerships and agile trading strategies to unlock incremental growth Oversee resource planning, team workloads and delivery quality across all client briefs Champion automation, data, dynamic and APEX opportunities to improve performance and efficiency Ensure commercial governance: forecasting, financial accuracy, audits, guarantees and reporting Proactively manage senior client, planner, investment and media owner relationships Provide clear performance reporting, insights and recommendations to Business Director and leadership Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, training, appraisals and capability building Promote OOH effectiveness internally and externally through case studies, events and thought leadership Drive continuous improvement by sharing best practice across Publicis Media and evolving the OOH offer Qualifications Excellent OOH knowledge and broad experience in planning and buying, including the application of all industry and internal planning and administration tools e.g. Purl, Route, Planner, and Touchpoints. High level of knowledge and experience in the broad marketing and advertising landscape as well as being an expert in OOH. Strong understanding of digital media concepts, propositions and Posterscope digital services. Excellent negotiation skills to convert client challenges into solutions which deliver against commercial objectives and campaign KPIs. Strong project management skills to handle a high volume of work and allocate resources and work types in the most efficient and effective way. Excellent understanding of the business priorities and strategy to appreciate the impact of any emerging trends and technology to identify any specific business development opportunities. Resilient and able to handle conflict in a pressurised environment with an energised and enthusiastic approach and a high level of tenacity. Demonstrates a strong collaborative approach to sharing ideas and business intelligence which supports the overall performance of the function and the business. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence a broad range of senior external and internal stakeholders. Excellent relationship builder, who can pro-actively build and maintain agency and client contacts and become a trusted advisor. Capable of managing the day-to-day working interactions with agency planners, Central Trading Team, Media Owner partners and Clients. Strong commercial skills to identify specific opportunities to develop organic business, maintain high-spending clients and convert new advertisers to OOH. Capable of managing brief pipelines, anticipating challenges and providing potential solutions. Strategic thinker demonstrating strong skills in presenting innovative thinking and solutions to clients. Strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and coach, with the ability to inspire a diverse group of people. Additional Information Zenith UK has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLDopportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS- Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level.Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT.Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIESWe provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP&BIRTHDAY DAY OFFYou are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTSThis includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of ourbenefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Pagewhich showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people. The role A proactive, hands-on Marketing Manager that owns all Celent and GlobalData Financial Services cross-channel and multi-media campaigns. A successful candidate will have strong digital marketing and project management skills, with experience using Hubspot CRM, and across email, social, digital platforms, and virtual events. What you ll be doing Campaign management - manages the long-term campaign plan and ensures execution from planning through to delivery. Campaign setup - owns contact list finalisation, form requirements, and the lead process for every campaign. Event management - support the planning and execution of marketing events, webinars, and trade shows. Social media and website optimization - owns the website content and social media strategy to drive organic and upsell conversions. Design collaboration work closely with the Marketing Graphic Designer and Videographer to ensure consistency and quality across creative and multimedia assets. Brand consistency evolve the brand voice in line with brand development strategies and ensure voice consistency across campaigns, collateral, and channels that adhere to Celent x GlobalData guidelines. Reporting - responsible for reporting on campaign success to Marketing Director and senior leadership. Development collaboration work closely with Project Managers and Dev team on product and website migration projects. What we re looking for Bachelor s degree 5+ years of marketing campaign experience B2B experience in financial services, management consultancy and/or professional services environment is preferred Experience producing and writing marketing content for different channels including social media, email, and web Project management and high-volume campaign scheduling experience Strong analytical and planning skills to assess performance of marketing efforts Excellent writing and verbal skills are essential Ability to interact with people at all levels within the organization and part of a team in a collaborative fashion globally Dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff through securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
May 02, 2026
Full time
Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organizations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organizations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organizations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning is super-charged to keep us on our toes, the highly stimulating, fast-paced, global environment we operate in, and our bold ambitions result in unique learning opportunities for our people. The role A proactive, hands-on Marketing Manager that owns all Celent and GlobalData Financial Services cross-channel and multi-media campaigns. A successful candidate will have strong digital marketing and project management skills, with experience using Hubspot CRM, and across email, social, digital platforms, and virtual events. What you ll be doing Campaign management - manages the long-term campaign plan and ensures execution from planning through to delivery. Campaign setup - owns contact list finalisation, form requirements, and the lead process for every campaign. Event management - support the planning and execution of marketing events, webinars, and trade shows. Social media and website optimization - owns the website content and social media strategy to drive organic and upsell conversions. Design collaboration work closely with the Marketing Graphic Designer and Videographer to ensure consistency and quality across creative and multimedia assets. Brand consistency evolve the brand voice in line with brand development strategies and ensure voice consistency across campaigns, collateral, and channels that adhere to Celent x GlobalData guidelines. Reporting - responsible for reporting on campaign success to Marketing Director and senior leadership. Development collaboration work closely with Project Managers and Dev team on product and website migration projects. What we re looking for Bachelor s degree 5+ years of marketing campaign experience B2B experience in financial services, management consultancy and/or professional services environment is preferred Experience producing and writing marketing content for different channels including social media, email, and web Project management and high-volume campaign scheduling experience Strong analytical and planning skills to assess performance of marketing efforts Excellent writing and verbal skills are essential Ability to interact with people at all levels within the organization and part of a team in a collaborative fashion globally Dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff through securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed) GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Group Operations Director Location: South West This business is entering an exciting phase of integration, organic growth, and acquisition led expansion. We are seeking a commercially minded and hands on Group Operations Director to lead and optimise operations across all sites. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving efficiency, strengthening operational infrastructure, and helping shape the future identity of the business. Operational Leadership Provide strategic and hands on leadership across three operational sites in the South West Drive consistency, performance, and best practice across all areas of the operation Build a high performance culture across a workforce of 300 employees Logistics & Routing Optimisation Oversee and improve routing efficiency using data, systems, and operational insight Enhance delivery performance while reducing cost to serve Leverage technology and analytics to continuously improve logistics performance Warehouse & Systems Improvement Lead the development and optimisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Identify opportunities to improve stock control, accuracy, and throughput Implement scalable processes to support ongoing growth and acquisitions People & Resource Management Oversee workforce planning, structure, and utilisation across all sites Develop leadership capability within site management teams Ensure effective staffing models aligned to demand and growth Business Integration & Identity Play a key role in embedding a unified operational identity following recent merger activity Align processes, culture, and ways of working across sites Support integration of future acquisitions into the wider group Continuous Improvement Use data and operational intelligence to drive ongoing efficiencies Establish KPIs and performance metrics across all operational functions Lead change initiatives to support business scalability About You Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within a multi site environment Strong background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations Experience implementing or improving WMS and operational systems Data driven mindset with the ability to translate insight into action Demonstrated success in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and performance improvement Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, diverse teams Experience within a growing, acquisitive, or evolving business environment is desirable Why this role? Opportunity to shape operations within a growing and evolving business Key leadership role with real influence across multiple sites Be part of a business with strong organic growth and acquisition strategy Play a central role in defining the future identity and operational excellence of the group
May 01, 2026
Full time
Group Operations Director Location: South West This business is entering an exciting phase of integration, organic growth, and acquisition led expansion. We are seeking a commercially minded and hands on Group Operations Director to lead and optimise operations across all sites. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on driving efficiency, strengthening operational infrastructure, and helping shape the future identity of the business. Operational Leadership Provide strategic and hands on leadership across three operational sites in the South West Drive consistency, performance, and best practice across all areas of the operation Build a high performance culture across a workforce of 300 employees Logistics & Routing Optimisation Oversee and improve routing efficiency using data, systems, and operational insight Enhance delivery performance while reducing cost to serve Leverage technology and analytics to continuously improve logistics performance Warehouse & Systems Improvement Lead the development and optimisation of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Identify opportunities to improve stock control, accuracy, and throughput Implement scalable processes to support ongoing growth and acquisitions People & Resource Management Oversee workforce planning, structure, and utilisation across all sites Develop leadership capability within site management teams Ensure effective staffing models aligned to demand and growth Business Integration & Identity Play a key role in embedding a unified operational identity following recent merger activity Align processes, culture, and ways of working across sites Support integration of future acquisitions into the wider group Continuous Improvement Use data and operational intelligence to drive ongoing efficiencies Establish KPIs and performance metrics across all operational functions Lead change initiatives to support business scalability About You Proven experience in a senior operations leadership role within a multi site environment Strong background in logistics, distribution, or supply chain operations Experience implementing or improving WMS and operational systems Data driven mindset with the ability to translate insight into action Demonstrated success in driving efficiency, cost reduction, and performance improvement Strong leadership skills with experience managing large, diverse teams Experience within a growing, acquisitive, or evolving business environment is desirable Why this role? Opportunity to shape operations within a growing and evolving business Key leadership role with real influence across multiple sites Be part of a business with strong organic growth and acquisition strategy Play a central role in defining the future identity and operational excellence of the group
Senior Account Director - Enterprise IT Solutions Location: Hybrid / London Salary: up to 70k Type: Permanent About the Client We are representing a global IT solutions and managed services provider with over 20 years of success in the enterprise space. Renowned for delivering innovative, high-value technology solutions, they have achieved 100% organic revenue growth since 2019 , won 25+ industry awards , and built a strong base of 250+ loyal clients worldwide . The business is fuelled by trust, agility, and excellence - investing in its people, nurturing talent, and creating a culture that is empowering, collaborative, and performance-driven. The Opportunity As Senior Account Director , you'll play a pivotal role in leading and expanding strategic enterprise relationships. This is a relationship-first position where you'll act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, shaping long-term technology strategies across cloud, infrastructure, networking, managed services, and cybersecurity . You'll oversee major accounts, drive client growth, and lead teams in delivering solutions that exceed expectations - ensuring both commercial success and exceptional client experience. Key Responsibilities Own and grow a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts. Act as the senior point of contact for C-level stakeholders, building trusted long-term partnerships. Lead account planning, strategy, and delivery of multi-year managed service contracts. Identify opportunities to expand relationships and increase account value. Guide and mentor account teams, ensuring best-in-class service and delivery. Lead commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and executive-level presentations. Collaborate with pre-sales, technical, and delivery teams to create tailored client strategies. Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and strategic insights back to the business. Represent the brand at senior-level client meetings, industry forums, and partner events. Experience & Skills Required 5+ years in IT account management, with significant experience at Account Director or Senior Account Director level. Proven success in managing and growing enterprise accounts (500+ users). Strong track record of developing C-level relationships and influencing at board level. Experience across hardware, software licensing, professional services, and managed services. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Commercially astute with experience handling large contracts and multi-year agreements. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance client vision, delivery excellence, and revenue growth. Why This Role Stands Out Lead and shape strategic enterprise relationships with major clients. Work with cutting-edge technology and Tier 1 vendor partnerships. Join an award-winning, high-growth organisation with a global reputation for excellence. Be part of a collaborative, high-performing culture where leadership impact is recognised and rewarded . We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Account Director - Enterprise IT Solutions Location: Hybrid / London Salary: up to 70k Type: Permanent About the Client We are representing a global IT solutions and managed services provider with over 20 years of success in the enterprise space. Renowned for delivering innovative, high-value technology solutions, they have achieved 100% organic revenue growth since 2019 , won 25+ industry awards , and built a strong base of 250+ loyal clients worldwide . The business is fuelled by trust, agility, and excellence - investing in its people, nurturing talent, and creating a culture that is empowering, collaborative, and performance-driven. The Opportunity As Senior Account Director , you'll play a pivotal role in leading and expanding strategic enterprise relationships. This is a relationship-first position where you'll act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, shaping long-term technology strategies across cloud, infrastructure, networking, managed services, and cybersecurity . You'll oversee major accounts, drive client growth, and lead teams in delivering solutions that exceed expectations - ensuring both commercial success and exceptional client experience. Key Responsibilities Own and grow a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts. Act as the senior point of contact for C-level stakeholders, building trusted long-term partnerships. Lead account planning, strategy, and delivery of multi-year managed service contracts. Identify opportunities to expand relationships and increase account value. Guide and mentor account teams, ensuring best-in-class service and delivery. Lead commercial negotiations, contract discussions, and executive-level presentations. Collaborate with pre-sales, technical, and delivery teams to create tailored client strategies. Provide accurate reporting, forecasting, and strategic insights back to the business. Represent the brand at senior-level client meetings, industry forums, and partner events. Experience & Skills Required 5+ years in IT account management, with significant experience at Account Director or Senior Account Director level. Proven success in managing and growing enterprise accounts (500+ users). Strong track record of developing C-level relationships and influencing at board level. Experience across hardware, software licensing, professional services, and managed services. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Commercially astute with experience handling large contracts and multi-year agreements. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance client vision, delivery excellence, and revenue growth. Why This Role Stands Out Lead and shape strategic enterprise relationships with major clients. Work with cutting-edge technology and Tier 1 vendor partnerships. Join an award-winning, high-growth organisation with a global reputation for excellence. Be part of a collaborative, high-performing culture where leadership impact is recognised and rewarded . We Are Aspire Ltd are a Disability Confident Commited employer
Operations Director - London Social Housing - Planned Maintenance £(Apply online only)k car & package The role: To win, direct and deliver through excellent leadership, profitable planned maintenance and refurbishment services to social housing clients. Objective: For the successful candidate to lead the business through an exciting period of organic growth, taking responsibility for all operational matters reporting to the Managing Director Functional Leadership: Leader of the business with overall accountability for operational performance to include functional responsibilities, input to business strategy and business improvement programmes. Responsible for operations from bid support to contract award and mobilisations through contract delivery to final accounts. Key driver of exceptional health & safety and customer satisfaction by delivering best in class services. Lead accountability for customer relationships, risk management and project programming as well as business wide delivery performance. Leadership to include resourcing, training and development, coaching and performance management. The Person: An ambitious and proven senior operator with excellent knowledge of the social housing (planned maintenance) sector with genuine hunger and drive to grow a business. Senior Operational Leadership in a housing planned maintenance contractor is key as is leadership of SMTs and sub-contractor delivery models is key. Must have a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of providing maintenance services to social housing organisations and experience dealing with stakeholders at all levels from G15 Boards to Asset and Property Services Directors, to Housing and Asset Managers, surveying teams and tenants. The business: A well established, reputable Tier 1 Contractor who are expanding throughout London and the South East.
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Operations Director - London Social Housing - Planned Maintenance £(Apply online only)k car & package The role: To win, direct and deliver through excellent leadership, profitable planned maintenance and refurbishment services to social housing clients. Objective: For the successful candidate to lead the business through an exciting period of organic growth, taking responsibility for all operational matters reporting to the Managing Director Functional Leadership: Leader of the business with overall accountability for operational performance to include functional responsibilities, input to business strategy and business improvement programmes. Responsible for operations from bid support to contract award and mobilisations through contract delivery to final accounts. Key driver of exceptional health & safety and customer satisfaction by delivering best in class services. Lead accountability for customer relationships, risk management and project programming as well as business wide delivery performance. Leadership to include resourcing, training and development, coaching and performance management. The Person: An ambitious and proven senior operator with excellent knowledge of the social housing (planned maintenance) sector with genuine hunger and drive to grow a business. Senior Operational Leadership in a housing planned maintenance contractor is key as is leadership of SMTs and sub-contractor delivery models is key. Must have a comprehensive understanding of the ins and outs of providing maintenance services to social housing organisations and experience dealing with stakeholders at all levels from G15 Boards to Asset and Property Services Directors, to Housing and Asset Managers, surveying teams and tenants. The business: A well established, reputable Tier 1 Contractor who are expanding throughout London and the South East.
