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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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
Requirements:
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
Nice to have:
Experience with HR systems such as Citation
What we 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