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Director of Operations - Professional Body

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Director of Operations - Professional Body

£70,000 Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

Location: Huntingdon / Cambridgeshire 

Alecto Recruitment Ltd are currently seeking an experienced Director of Operations to join a reputable client of ours - and who are a leading Trade Association, Professional Body and Training Provider within the Technical Engineering sector. 

Your role will be to take ownership of internal operations across the business. Lead from the front, influence strategic decisions, and ensure exceptional service delivery to a vibrant membership community.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with similar experience within an Engineering Training Provider, Institute, Trade Association, or Professional Body.

To be considered for the role you will need to live commutable to the Huntingdon / Cambridgeshire area. 

What You'll Be Doing

As the Operations Director, you will be at the heart of day‑to‑day performance. Your leadership will shape:

Team Leadership

Lead teams across Learning & Development, Technical Compliance, and Office Support.
Support team managers, develop capability, and build a motivating, collaborative culture.
Lead recruitment, performance reviews, and staff development initiatives.
Monitor KPIs and performance, ensuring high‑quality and efficient services.Member & Stakeholder Support

Align internal operations with member‑facing activity, events, training, and communications.
Act as a senior point of escalation for operational matters impacting member experience.Governance & Compliance

Maintain strong operational policies, risk management, and internal controls.
Ensure the organisation remains compliant with legal, regulatory, and contractual standards.Budget & Resource Management

Manage supplier relationships and procurement activities.
Contribute to annual budgeting and cost‑control planning. 

What We Are Looking For 

Senior operational leadership experience (Operations Director, Head of Operations, General Manager, etc.).
Experience within a membership organisation, professional body, training provider, engineering/technical environment, or similar.
Strong track record of improving performance and implementing KPIs.
Excellent people‑leadership and communication skills.
Experienced in P&L, managing budgets, suppliers, and internal processes.
Experience in Learning & Development operations or technical compliance desirable.
Leadership/management qualifications (e.g., CMI or similar) desirable. 

Salary / Package on Offer 

Competitive Salary of £70,000 per annum + Car Allowance
Annual Bonus
Pension and Benefits
A senior role with real influence and visibility 

To apply for this role, please forward your CV to Mike Prew at Alecto Recruitment or give me a call and in strict confidence. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDG

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