Business Operations Director

We're proud to be partnering with Ashleigh Signs one of the UK's largest and most experienced signage businesses.

Founded in 1985 and proudly family-owned for three generations, Ashleigh Signs has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and dependability. As the company enters a new phase of growth, it is looking for a dynamic Business Operations Director (BOD) to join the senior leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership role with full accountability for the Projects, Production, and Construction departments. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, foster a culture of high performance and service, and play a key role in shaping the future of the business - strategically, commercially, and culturally.

Your Core Focus:

• Lead by example, model the company's values and inspire a high-performing, accountable culture
• Deliver operational excellence and consistently high service levels across all departments
• Embed lean thinking, robust systems, and collaborative working practices
• Represent Operations at Board level and contribute to strategic planning and execution
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Recruit, mentor, and manage senior operational leaders to support long-term success

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of senior operational leadership experience
• A proven track record across production, projects, or construction environments
• Background in manufacturing, signage, or construction (preferred)
• A strategic thinker with a practical, execution-focused leadership style
• High emotional intelligence and a structured, resilient management approach
• Full-time, on-site presence with the flexibility required for high-impact delivery

Why This Role?

• Take a central leadership role in a respected, fast-growing business
• Help shape the next chapter of a company known for "Delivering WOW"
• Own and elevate cross-functional performance across critical departments
• Leave a lasting impact on people, strategy, and operational excellence

Please contact Elise Walsh - for more details. All direct applications will be shared with Pratap Executive