Our Operations Director Executive Search Services

As one of the leading Executive Search firms in the UK, Novo is well placed to find your next Operations Director.

Our team of highly experienced consultants work across a broad range of sectors and are specialists at recruiting top notch C-Suite talent.

Able to work in strict confidence, our team will search, identify, and recruit your ideal Operations Director.

Through our years of experience, our team can handle the entire process from start to finish, working to rigorous standards and with a highly systemised approach.

Contact Novo for a confidential discussion about your Operations Director recruitment needs.

Operations Director Executive Search & Headhunting Specialists

Let our team search, identify, and recruit top Operations Director talent for your organisation.


Importance of The Operations Director Role

Operations have undergone a significant transition as businesses strive to deliver optimal value while responding to cost-reduction measures. Businesses rely on operations executives who possess the ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities to streamline processes, optimise resources, and enhance the overall efficiency of operations to drive organisational success.

The Operations Director plays a critical role in ensuring organisations are well-positioned to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Their ability to lead and innovate in the face of change is essential to the success of an organisation and its ability to maintain a competitive edge.

Adept at developing innovative solutions to complex problems, the right candidate will have a deep understanding of operations management principles and demonstrate skill in leveraging technology and automation to streamline workflows and reduce costs, enabling your organisation to expertly navigate changing economic, technological, and regulatory circumstances.

At Novo, we assist clients across multiple industries in transforming their operations functions and achieving significant improvements in productivity and processes. By introducing high-calibre candidates and strengthening existing operations using continuous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Kanban, Jaizen, and Just-in-time (JIT), our operations experts can help your business recruit its next operations leader.

Operations Director Skills Needed Include

  • Leadership: to purposefully lead, manage and motivate a team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Strategic thinking: to develop strategic plans that align with overall business objectives and implement data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication: to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
  • Project management: to plan, execute and monitor projects, ensuring timely and cost-efficient completion while maintaining high-quality standards.

Whether you require an interim change manager or a permanent executive, our team of executive recruitment specialists can help you find exceptional operations leaders who will propel your business forward.

Our Operations Director Executive Search Specialists

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Dale Perrett

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George Woodward

jon hollier

Jon Hollier

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Dale Perrett

Founding Director

Dale is one of the Founding Directors of Novo Executive Search and Selection. He is part of the Novo leadership team that drives the business. He remains passionate about working...

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George Woodward

Director

George is an experienced director and key member of Novo Executive Search’s leadership team and is integral in driving forward its growth into the future. With a breadth of UK...

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Jon Hollier

Founding Director

Jon is a Founding Director of Novo Executive Search & Selection. Beyond establishing and developing Novo, his extensive experience covers a wide range of disciplines across commercial and the third...

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Current Operations Director Roles

Managing Director EMEA
Salary: Highly Competitive Package + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a global Tier 1 supplier of automotive products and accessories serving both private and commercial vehicle markets. With a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus, the business is entering an exciting phase of strategic growth and transformation across its EMEA operations.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Manufacturing
  • England, United Kingdom
Job Ref No: MD RM 11/25
Date Added: 13-11-2025
UK Country Managing Director
Salary: Six figure salary plus executive package

Our client is a manufacturer of logistics solutions supplied across multiple sectors. Their innovative and durable solutions enable businesses to move, handle, and distribute goods swiftly, safely, and securely.

The incoming UK Country Managing Director will hold full UK P&L responsibility, driving commercial performance, operational efficiency and long-term growth. This individual will be expected to strengthen existing customer relationships whilst unlocking new routes to market, ensuring the UK becomes a strategic growth hub for the Group.…

  • CEO/MD Sales/Business Development Strategy/Planning
  • Manufacturing
  • West Midlands Region
Job Ref No: MD JW 10/25
Date Added: 21-10-2025
Divisional Managing Director
Salary: Competitive salary, bonus and incentives

Our client is a multi-million turnover manufacturing business servicing a broad range of clients with their range of building products & solutions. Their product range is used in a wide range of applications and services both internal and external construction needs.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Construction and Property Manufacturing
  • Hertfordshire (GB)
Job Ref No: DMD - JW 09/25
Date Added: 10-09-2025
Managing Director (Event Management Sector)
Salary: Competitive Base + Package

Our client is a specialist and well-known event management sector business that operates throughout the country. This highly successful company is known for its provision of event infrastructure such as marquees, installations and temporary buildings, operating from branches throughout the UK.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Sports & Leisure
  • Bristol (City Centre), Bristol (GB)
Job Ref No: GWEvents 09/25
Date Added: 10-09-2025
Managing Director (Industrial Products & Services)
Salary: Circa £140k + Bonus + Benefits

Our client is a thriving industrial products and services company that is looking to recruit a Managing Director to run their Yorkshire based business.…

  • CEO/MD
  • Engineering Environmental Technology
  • Yorkshire and the Humber (GB)
Job Ref No: MD GW 5/25
Date Added: 15-05-2025