Head of Operations

Head of Business Operations Location: Harwell, OxfordshireSalary: 70,000 - 90,000Working pattern: Hybrid A growing technology business in Harwell is seeking a Head of Business Operations to join its team in a newly created role. This is a key senior position supporting the Deputy Managing Director and helping shape Business Operations into a strategic, business-enabling function that brings structure, pace and clarity to the organisation. The successful candidate will help turn business priorities into clear plans, actions and delivery rhythms, improve processes, remove operational friction, and support effective decision-making across the business. This role will suit someone who can work confidently across functions, influence stakeholders, and build practical, repeatable ways of working in a fast-moving environment. Role overview You will act as a senior operational partner to the Deputy Managing Director, helping to translate strategy into action and ensuring Business Operations supports delivery rather than slowing it down. The role will focus on improving workflows, strengthening governance, supporting audits and compliance activities, and helping teams work more effectively together. You will also provide day-to-day leadership to the Integrated Business and Resource Planning Analyst, ensuring planning, resourcing and reporting activity aligns with business needs and supports operational decisions. Key responsibilitiesPartner with the Deputy Managing Director to ..... full job details .....