Head Of Operations (Group Exco -1)
CurrentOperational leadership of a department with c.160 colleagues across financial advice operations, savings operations, resource planning, financial advice systems, and mailroom operations. Responsible for an £11m budget, driving operational strategy.Accountable Important Business Owner for Savings Withdrawals and Savings DepositsSet the vision and strategy unlocking improvements in quality, cost reduction and innovation.Delivered £1m+ in cost savings within 12 months through contract renegotiations and operational efficiencies, ensuring long-term cost sustainability.Improved operational resiliency, maintaining service level agreements and customer satisfaction.Increased team engagement through active leadership, colleague listening sessions, and development opportunities, transforming the culture.Presented to the Group Board and gained approval for Society service levels.Championing diversity and inclusion by actively participating in working groups, supporting, and contributing to business-wide diversity and inclusion activities.