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Director of Operations and Corporate Services

United Kingdom, Glasgow 70000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 26, 2026
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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

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