Director of Operations and Corporate Services

OA Executive are working exclusively with a growing, private equity-backed Mechanical & Electrical engineering consultancy to appoint a Head of Operations & Corporate Services during an exciting period of expansion.

With ambitious growth plans across the UK, this is a key leadership appointment for someone who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys building structure, improving processes, and supporting business growth from an operational perspective.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of the internal operations and corporate services function, ensuring the business has the infrastructure, governance, and operational consistency required to scale successfully.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will act as the operational backbone of the business, overseeing all non-financial internal functions including HR, compliance, administration, office operations, and governance.

This is a standalone leadership role suited to someone who enjoys operational delivery and being closely involved in the day-to-day running of a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Corporate Services

• Oversee the day-to-day operational running of multiple offices
• Ensure internal systems, processes, and office infrastructure operate efficiently
• Support the business through its next phase of growth and expansion
• Assist with future office setup and operational mobilisation across new UK locations

HR & People Management

• Lead the full HR generalist function across the business
• Manage employee relations and support managers with people matters
• Act as a trusted point of contact for confidential and sensitive issues
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and compliance processes are effectively managed
• Support a positive, accountable, and high-performing workplace culture

Compliance & Governance

• Maintain and oversee ISO accreditations including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Coordinate and manage quarterly ISO audit processes
• Manage business insurance policies and operational compliance requirements
• Drive consistency, governance, and operational best practice across the organisation

About You

We are looking to speak with experienced operations, HR, or corporate services professionals who have worked within growing SME or high-growth environments.

You will ideally bring:

• Strong operational leadership experience within a professional services, engineering, construction, or consultancy environment
• Experience managing HR, office operations, and compliance functions
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to implement structure and process improvements
• Confidence managing people issues and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Experience working within scaling or evolving businesses

Experience with HR systems such as Citation would be advantageous, although not essential.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing, ambitious business
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic growth plans
• Varied and autonomous leadership role with real impact
• Long-term career opportunity as the business expands across the UK

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