Operations people who keep things running.

Operations is where good businesses are made or broken. We take the time to find people who keep things moving and make them run better, and who fit the way your business works.

The people who hold it all together

Operations roles are broad, and no two are quite the same. The right person needs to keep things running day to day while spotting what could run better, and they have to fit the pace and culture of your business. Job titles tell you very little here, so we take the time to understand what the role really involves before we start.

How we recruit operations professionals

We start with what the role actually needs to deliver: your size, your sector and the challenges you’re facing. Then we find people who’ve handled that kind of responsibility before, and we look past the job title to what they’ve genuinely delivered. We’re honest with you about who has the right blend of hands-on delivery and bigger-picture thinking.

What we screen for:

A snapshot of the permanent operations roles we recruit for:

Looking for your next operations role?

Operations covers a lot of ground, so you want a recruiter who takes the time to understand exactly what you do and what you’re looking for. We’ll only introduce you to roles that genuinely fit, with an honest picture of the business, the team and the challenge you’d be taking on.

Looking for your next operations role?

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Area Sales Manager

Midlands/South Wales/Norwich

up to 50k

Looking for someone with PPE/Workwear experience, manufacturer or distributor.

Business Development Manager

UK & Ireland

up to £65k

Looking for experience selling building products/ materials into the Builders merchants or retail channels.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Quick, clear answers to the things people ask us most.

By taking the time to understand what the role actually involves before we start, so we’re matching on real responsibilities, not a job title.

Yes, from coordinators through to operations directors. Our senior and executive search offering covers the more strategic operations roles.

Need to hire in operations?

Tell us what the role needs to deliver and how your business runs. We’ll find people who genuinely fit.

Ready for your next move?

Browse our latest operations roles, or send your CV and tell us what you’re after. A real person will come back to you.

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