Vice President, Operations Transport

Description

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and excellence
• Develop and implement operational strategies, frameworks, and processes that drive efficiency and enhance service performance
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and direction to operational managers and teams across the BU
• Implement robust risk-management processes and develop mitigation strategies for operational disruptions
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous compliance improvement
• Drive cost optimisation and resource efficiency while maintaining service standards
• Partner with the VP to develop a Transport Sector Growth Strategy to support the Enterprise targets and market sector
• Ensure all operations adhere to regulatory, safety, and environmental standards within both transport and aviation sectors
• Develop cross-functional, high-performing teams to ensure operational alignment with strategic goals
• Partner with the VP to translate the enterprise strategy into divisional operational plans, KPIs, and measurable outcomes
• Identify opportunities for growth within the Key Strategic Accounts, modernisation, and continuous improvement across transportation operations
• Monitor performance dashboards, ensuring timely reporting and corrective actions where needed
• Represent the organisation in strategic industry forums, regulatory discussions, and key customer engagements
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and P&L accountability for transportation operations
• Drive large-scale transformation initiatives, including digitalisation, sustainability, and infrastructure optimisation
• Support workforce planning, talent development, and change-management activities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal partners, government agencies, regulatory bodies, service providers, and industry stakeholders
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to achieve financial targets
• Oversee operations across the Transport portfolio, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant services

Requirements

• 10-15+ years of senior operational leadership experience, ideally within transport, aviation, logistics, or large-scale infrastructure
• Stakeholder influence and cross-functional collaboration
• Operational excellence and process optimisation
• FM solutions experience, Engineering, Aviation, or a related field, master's degree preferred
• Proven track record in managing multi-site, safety-critical, regulated operations
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing large budgets and complex P&L structures
• Proven ability to deliver operational transformations and continuous improvement initiatives
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills

Benefits

• Financial and legal support
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Get Fit Programme
• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
• Cycle to work scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance