Interim Head of Operations

Location: Derbyshire

Job Type: Temporary/Interim

Contact Email: julie.booth@cherryprofessional.co.uk

Contact Phone: 0115 9222240

Sector: Administration and Business Professionals

Salary: 45

Start Date: 2026-09-10

Consultant: Julie Booth

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Interim Head of Operations
East Midlands | Immediate Start
A well-established manufacturing business in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Operations to provide leadership and direction during a period of transition.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring an individual who can quickly assess priorities, make informed decisions, drive accountability, and ensure operational performance remains on track.
Key requirements:
  • Senior operational leadership background
  • Strong decision-making capability
  • Commercially minded approach
  • Experience leading management teams
  • Improve communication, accountability and execution
  • Ability to quickly assess situations and drive action
  • Available to start at short notice
About You
  • Proven leadership experience within operations
  • Comfortable stepping into fast-paced situation and making decisions quickly
  • Strong commercial awareness alongside operational expertise
  • Experienced in leading and influencing management teams
  • Able to balance strategic thinking with practical execution
  • Confident, credible and highly adaptable
The organisation is seeking an individual who can quickly build credibility, provide clarity and direction, and keep key priorities moving forward during a period of transition.
Immediate availability essential



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