Head Of Operations
London, United Kingdom
Promoted to the position of Head of Operations in 2011 for an innovative social enterprise focused on health behaviour change programmes. Responsible for managing, developing and improving operational support, process and strategy within the MEND UK business. Recruited, trained, mentored and developed both in-house and remote teams to provide effective operational support to clients, delivery teams, stakeholders, and internal departments. Provided guidance, supervision and a point of escalation for seven team members in their account management roles.Over a two-year period, facilitated a strong and committed operations team, motivated to achieve results and KPIs. Conducted bi-annual performance appraisals and delivered feedback to team members.Responsible for the delivery of operations strategy, with a strong focus on developing and improving team process for efficient management and delivery of programmes, products and training, and to deliver high levels of customer service. Set strategy priorities, KPI’s and implemented actions plans.Led and contributed to multiple cross-team projects and working groups to develop and effectively roll out new programmes and services including MEND 5-7, MEND Mums, MEND Teens and Obesity Awareness Training. Ensured efficient cross-team working with Training, Logistics, Media and Comms, Partnership and Programme Development teams.Managed and supported the delivery of a quality assurance framework for three MEND products to ensure standardisation of delivery by external clients across the UK.