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Operations Management Recruitment in Wokingham

From site operations managers to regional directors, we find permanent leaders in Wokingham with results they can explain.

South East

Wokingham operations management recruitment

Every operations candidate we put forward has been screened on the P&L, the headcount and the results they delivered.

Operations employers across the South East include Channel-port and customs operators, chilled grocery distribution, aerospace supply chains and regional carriers. Each runs a different model, so we recruit to the operation rather than the title.

Many operations roles cover more than one site. We check how much travel each candidate is ready for before they reach the shortlist.

Sites such as the M3, M4 and M20 corridors and the airfreight hubs at Gatwick and Heathrow compete for the same proven leaders, which keeps senior pay competitive.

Roles we fill

Operations roles we recruit for

From operations managers to directors of operations.

How we work with Wokingham operators

A shortlist of proven leaders

Safety leadership

Every operations screen covers the candidate's approach to health and safety.

Discreet searches

Senior searches are run confidentially, whether you are replacing a leader or planning ahead.

Beyond the start date

We stay in touch through the first months as the new leader takes charge.

Pay benchmarks

What operations leaders earn in Wokingham

Indicative permanent salaries in Wokingham run from around £45k for operations managers up to £100k+ for operations directors.

An offer set at the market saves a second round of negotiation. We give you a current read on leadership pay before the search starts. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

Three stages to a hire

Leadership screen

P&L, headcount, service levels, safety record and right to work checked before the first interview.

The shortlist

A short list of leaders, each with notes on scale, results and leadership style.

Referencing

We ask referees about results, leadership and how the candidate handled pressure.

Your brief

Details that sharpen the search

Interim leaders can steady a site for a few months. A permanent hire owns the results for the long term.

Strong leaders value the authority to make decisions, investment in the site and a board that keeps its promises.

A strong operations brief covers:

  • The operation, its sites and its sector
  • Turnover or budget under the role's control
  • Service levels and key performance measures
  • The biggest problem the new leader must solve
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Operations FAQs

Frequently asked

Which operations roles do you recruit for?

Operations and general managers, site and regional operations managers, operations directors, heads of operations, contract managers, continuous improvement managers and mobilisation managers.

Can you run a confidential search?

Yes. Senior searches can be run discreetly, including when the current post holder is still in place.

Do you recruit operations leaders outside Wokingham?

Yes. We cover operations across the South East and search beyond it for relocating candidates when the role needs it.

I lead logistics operations. How do I find my next role?

Upload your CV and tell us the size of operation, the sector and the location you want. We will contact you, discreetly, when a permanent role fits.

Do you recruit multi-site roles?

Yes. Tell us the sites and the travel involved so we approach leaders who want that kind of role.

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Related operations pages for Wokingham

Operations management recruitment elsewhere in the South East:

Other specialisms in Wokingham:

See our national Operations Management Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Wokingham.

Replacing a leader who has left?

Find the leader your operation needs

Send the brief and we will flag anything in the package or timescale likely to slow the search.