Your new companyWe're delighted to be partnering with this valued and forward-thinking Hays client on their first Head of Operations role. This firm has a 21-st century approach to its clients and client business objectives/challenges, and as such is likely to grow as a challenger firm in the SME advisory/accounting space. They are especially well-recognised in supporting digital and hi-tech businesses, whose MO they reflect themselves. Very much a firm that practices what it preaches! Your new roleThe firm is now ready to appoint their first Head of Operations, who will work closely with the CEO. This is an ideal opportunity to really make your mark on a growing and increasingly impactful business, contributing to and delivering strategy, operational/systems efficiencies , being responsible for client delivery and associated strategies, as well as delivering projects as the business grows. People management will be a key part of this role and you'll be a meaningful part of continuing to foster a motivational culture.A full specification is available of course, but suffice it to say that if you relish an environment where you, your role and the company you work for are always evolving and developing, this could be a serious option for you.What you'll need to succeed

• The firm does need someone who has worked in Professional Services and understands the dynamics of time-selling/fee-earning businesses.
• Within this you'll have been in operations or practice management, and want to continue to focus primarily on operations.
• You'll definitely see yourself as "tech-savvy" and able to easily assimilate new technologies when applicable.
• Growing businesses - both your own and the client base - will often throw up unexpected challenges so you'll also see yourself as an agile thinker who enjoys problem-solving

What you'll get in return

• Genuinely flexible working. You have control over the hours/pattern needed to deliver your role.
• Hybrid centred mainly around working from home, with great tech support/equipment to do so. And a really nice chair!
• A real people-first culture. Placements we have made into the firm testify to this.
• Working closely with an innovative business leader - and the associated professional and personal growth for you that comes from that

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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