At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business operations and drive transformation in a dynamic energy solutions company.
- Company: Join Inspired, a market leader in energy and sustainability solutions in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy training opportunities, a company pension, life insurance, and early Friday finishes.
- Other info: Home-based role with occasional travel; excellent growth potential in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the transition to net zero carbon while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in business operations and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Inspired is a market leading, technology-enabled provider of energy and sustainability solutions in the UK - supporting businesses to transition to net zero carbon and manage their response to climate change.
Established in 2000, we became the first publicly quoted advisor following a successful AIM debut in 2011.
We are now the UK’s number one destination for businesses seeking expert insight and advisory services to help them manage their energy costs, reduce their carbon emissions and prove their net zero carbon and ESG strategies to their investors and customers.
Wearelookingfora Directorof Business Operation tojoinoursuccessful Optimisation Team. Thisisa homebased rolewithoccasionaltraveltoofficesrequired.
Roleand Responsibilities
The Director of Business Operationsis responsible fortranslating Inspired Optimisation’s strategy, budgetand commercial pipeline into a credible and executable operating plan.
The role will provide forward visibility of revenue, margin, capacityand operational performance, while leading the transformation projects and change-management activityrequiredto build a scalable business.
Working closely with the Managing Director, CFO, Finance Business Partner and functional directors, the role will coordinate performance across Sales, Engineering, Project Delivery, Customer Success and Asset Management and O&M.
Project Delivery, Design, QAand CDM will remain within the Director of Engineering function.
- Businessplanningandperformance
- Leadtheintegratedbusiness-planningprocessfor Inspired Optimisation.
- Connectpipeline, securedorders, projectforecasts, resourcecapacity, revenue, marginandcashrequirements.
- Owntheconsolidatedoperationalforecastandbusiness-performancescorecard.
- Identifyperformancegapsandensureaccountabledirectorsimplementrecoveryplans.
- Improveforecastaccuracy, order-bookconversionandoperationalvisibility.
- Revenueandmarginperformance
- Coordinatedeliveryofthebusinessunit’srevenue, contribution EBITDAandoperationaltargets.
- Establishvisibilitybetweenmarginsold, marginmobilised, marginforecastandmargindelivered.
- Challengeoperationalassumptionsandemergingprojectorportfoliounderperformance.
- Transformationandchangemanagement
- Ownandprioritisethe Inspired Optimisationtransformationroadmap.
- Leadcross-functionalprogrammescoveringsystems, processes, data, organisationaldesignandperformanceimprovement.
- Establishclearprogrammegovernance, milestones, benefitsandownership.
- Ensurechangesarecommunicated, adoptedandembeddedintobusiness-as-usualoperations.
- Retirelegacyprocessesandreducerelianceonmanualreportingandsenior-managementintervention.
- Operatingmodelandgovernance
- Developtheend-to-endoperatingmodelfromopportunityqualificationthroughdeliveryandongoingservice.
- Clarifyprocessownership, decisionrights, stagegatesandcross-functionalhandovers.
- Establishaneffectivemonthlyandquarterlymanagementcadence.
- Improvemanagementinformation, dataqualityand CRMadoption.
- Maintainanintegratedviewofoperationalrisksanddependencies.
- Capacityandresourceplanning
- Maintainforwardvisibilityofengineering, Project Delivery, supply-chainandservicecapacity.
- Identifywheredemandexceedsavailablecapability.
- Coordinaterecruitment, subcontracting, prioritisationandinvestmentdecisions.
- Ensurecommercialandfinancialforecastsreflectrealisticdeliverycapacity.
Readandcomplywiththecompany Health&Safety Policy; takingreasonablecareforthe Health&Safetyofthemselvesandothers; co-operatewithmanagersandotheremployeesinfulfillingourobjectivesandstatutoryduties.
The Directorof Business
Operationswillnotdirectlyown
- Design
- Project Delivery
- QA
- CDM
- Technicalassurance
- Financialaccountingorstatutorycontrol
Therolewillcoordinate, challengeandintegratethesefunctionstoensuretheoverallbusinessplanisexecutableanddelivered.
Keymeasuresofsuccess
- Revenueandcontribution EBITDAagainstplan.
- Forecastaccuracy.
- Projectandportfoliomarginvisibility.
- Order-bookconversion.
- Working-capitalandcashperformance.
- Resourceandcapacityalignment.
Thesuccessfulcandidateshoulddemonstrate
- Leadershipexperienceinbusinessoperations, transformationorperformanceimprovement;
- Experiencewithinanengineering, energy, infrastructureorproject-ledbusiness;
- Strongunderstandingofrevenue, margin, contribution EBITDA, cashandworkingcapital;
- Experienceleadingcross-functionalchangeprogrammes;
- Stronganalytical, planningandprogramme-managementcapability;
- Abilitytochallengeseniorleaderswhilepreservingtheiraccountability;
- Abilitytotranslatefinancialinsightintooperationalaction;
- Experienceimprovingsystems, processes, dataandmanagementinformation.
Qualificationsand Education Requirements
- Demonstrableexperienceoperatinginaseniorengineeringleadershiprolewithintheenergy, infrastructure, buildingservices, renewablesorenergysolutionssector.
- Strongunderstandingofengineeringgovernance, technicalassuranceandengineeringriskmanagement.
- Workingknowledgeofrelevant UKengineering, health&safetyandregulatorystandardsapplicabletoenergyinfrastructureprojects.
- Equivalentcombinationsofeducation, professionalqualificationsandrelevantindustryexperiencewillbeconsidered.
- Whatweoffer
- Traininganddevelopmentopportunities
- Companypension
- Lifeinsurance
- Enhancedmaternityandpaternity
- Benefitsportal, withawiderangeofbenefits
- 4pmfinishon Friday
Ifyourequireanyreasonableadjustmentsduringtherecruitmentprocess, pleaseletusknow.
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Director of Business Operations employer: SystemsLink 2000 Ltd
Inspired is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that champions innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide extensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and personal growth. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to net zero carbon initiatives ensures that you will be part of a meaningful mission that resonates with your values.
