Operations Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Title: Operations Director
NuLeaf is entering an extremely busy period and we are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and suitably qualified and experienced Operations Director. We are a small, family-run, company and we are looking for someone with a flexible, can-do attitude, who is willing to travel and work for short periods in Europe.
As the Operations Director, you will play a crucial role in driving the company's mission to reduce costs, lower carbon emissions, and improve efficiencies for our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Guarantee that project quality, customer satisfaction, and safety meet the highest standards.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reduce risk.
- Develop and manage cost plans in line with company objectives.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership in safety and contract management.
- Develop and implement effective risk mitigation plans.
- Manage and develop a project management team.
Skills and Characteristics:
Essential:
- 5+ years of experience in a senior management role.
- Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, or a related field.
- Strong awareness of the practical implementations and management of Health, Safety and Environmental regulation
- Outstanding problem-solving skills, team-building, and staff management abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings for electrical, mechanical, and facilities.
- Experience in major capital projects
- Budget management and costing model experience.
Desirable:
- Experience of delivering renewable energy, (CHP) Combined Heat and Power plants, steam boiler replacements and or/refrigeration or infrastructure projects
In return we offer benefits including: Salary in range of £80,000 - 120,000 p.a. (depending on qualifications and experience) + £6,000 car allowance. Annual bonus based on KPIs and company performance. Excellent health benefits scheme 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays Friendly work environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £80,000.00-£120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne
Expected start date: 06/05/2024
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Director roles across NuLeaf Projects Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £80,000 - £120,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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