Operations Director
Leeds, Wakefield Area
Salary DOE + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Are you an ambitious leader with a strong understanding of DNOs? Do you have a proven track record of delivering and growing electrical distribution frameworks? If you thrive on building something from the ground up, this is your opportunity to build something meaningful and leave a lasting impact.

We’re looking to appoint an Operations Director to grow the business within the Northern Powergrid region. The Operations Director will lead the operational delivery of DNO frameworks and projects across Yorkshire, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction through effective leadership, high-performing teams, and exceptional internal and external stakeholder management.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

As the Operations Director, you will take the lead in building and growing our existing business, focusing on Northern Powergrid projects. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will secure and deliver contracts, establish key partnerships, and lead with purpose.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Driving Business Growth: Securing and delivering projects, such as substation asset replacements.
• Strategic Leadership: Creating a regional plan and ensuring successful contract delivery while maximising profitability.
• Collaborating with Stakeholders: Working closely with internal teams and building strong partnerships with Northern Powergrid and the supply chain.
• Building High-Performing Teams: Recruiting and developing a team to support operational delivery and growth.

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a collaborative and strategic leader with a growth mindset who:

• Has strong connections within Northern Powergrid and understands its workflows, supply chain, and contractual requirements.
• Brings demonstrable experience in running a business or region delivering similar projects.
• Holds a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Holds a valid driving licence and is willing to travel regularly.
• Is driven to create and grow their own business within a structured and supportive environment.
• Has the ambition and drive to build a sustainable, high-performing regional operation.

What's in it for you?

Unique Opportunity: Build and grow your own regional business with the backing of an established organisation.

Career Progression: Defined pathways for professional growth.

Diverse Projects: Work on a mix of regulated and non-regulated projects, ensuring variety and impact.

Recognition: Play a key role in building a respected and high-performing team to establish our regional presence.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits package to attract and retain great people. Some of the benefits you can expect include:

• Industry-competitive base salary + bonus
• Car/car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7/365 Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, and Tax-Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us 
 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

 

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