Operations Director Recruitment Agency — Nigel Wright Group

Specialist Operations Director recruitment agency

Nigel Wright Group is a leading recruitment agency, specialising in sourcing high-performing candidates for senior-level operations roles across the UK. With strong industry experience and deep sector knowledge, we support businesses seeking leaders who can deliver operational excellence and drive sustainable growth over the long term.

Hiring senior operations talent is a critical decision for any organisation. Operations Directors and Heads of Operations play a key role in overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, IT or general business operations, managing teams, and implementing continuous improvement strategies that align with wider business goals. These leaders must be adaptable, results-driven, and an excellent communicator.

Our tailored recruitment process ensures that we fully understand your business objectives and identify the ideal candidate for each assignment. From writing clear job briefs to assessing leadership capabilities, we work to find the most qualified candidates for every role. This approach has made us trusted recruiters for Operations Directors and other key operations appointments across the UK.

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Our track record as an Operations Director recruitment agency

Nigel Wright Group is committed to helping organisations attract and retain leaders who can strengthen your team responsible for performance and efficiency. Whether you're growing your leadership team or replacing a critical role, we provide expert guidance and access to a strong pipeline of director jobs across the operations space.

Client success stories

Nigel Wright Group has built a strong and diverse track record in Operations Director recruitment, partnering with organisations across the consumer, industrial, tech, services, public, and third sectors.

Our consultative approach enables us to identify senior operational leaders who not only have the technical and strategic capabilities required for the role but also align culturally with an organisation’s values and ambitions.

In the consumer sector, we’ve supported leading food and drink, retail, and hospitality businesses in enhancing their operational leadership. At Bernard Matthews Foods, we placed a Head of Operations within its ready-to-eat division, overseeing a major transformation of production and distribution processes.

We’ve also worked with Kitwave Group (trading as M&M Value), securing a Divisional Operations Director to help streamline logistics and improve service delivery across multiple wholesale sites.

Within the hospitality space, The Inn Collection Group trusted us to appoint a Hospitality Operations Director, a crucial role during a period of rapid regional expansion.

Our industrial and manufacturing expertise is equally robust. We’ve placed Operations Directors and Heads of Operations at several engineering and manufacturing firms, including Lionweld Kennedy, Walker Filtration, and JC Atkinson.

At Elevaris Medical Devices, we supported dual appointments—an Interim Head of Operations and subsequently a permanent Head of Operations—highlighting our ability to provide flexible leadership solutions during key phases of change and growth.

At GreCon, a leading manufacturer of fire prevention systems, we delivered Head of Service & Operations to improve field engineering and service efficiencies.

In the technology and energy sectors, we’ve helped companies implement stronger operational frameworks to support innovation and scale. At Deep Sea Electronics, we appointed a Head of Sales Operations to enhance performance monitoring, reporting, and cross-functional processes within their global sales function.

Husqvarna, a global leader in outdoor power equipment, engaged us to place a Head of Sales Operations focused on enhancing customer responsiveness and supporting channel partners.

Similarly, at Railpen, we recruited a Head of IT Service Operations, ensuring infrastructure resilience and high-quality service delivery across a complex technology environment.

Our work in the services sector spans a broad range of business areas. At The Clean Space, a national commercial cleaning business, we placed an Operations Director to lead nationwide contracts and ensure service excellence in line with rapid business growth.

At RAD Global, a digital and creative services provider, we appointed an Operations Director with experience in commercial and client-facing roles—reflecting the growing need for operational leaders to engage directly with customers and stakeholders.

Nigel Wright also brings significant value to public and third-sector organisations, where operational leadership must balance performance with purpose. We placed an Operations Director at Everyturn Mental Health, supporting its commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality mental health care across the UK.

We’ve also worked with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) to appoint a Head of Operations who could oversee critical service delivery functions and ensure continuity across regional programmes.

Waythrough also hired a Head of Financial Control & Operations through us, underpinning risk management and operational efficiency during a restructuring process.

At Zoe’s Place, a children’s hospice charity, we secured a Director of Operations to provide compassionate leadership in a highly regulated care environment.

And at The Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust, we recruited a dual-role Head of Finance and Operations, reflecting our ability to deliver hybrid leadership talent into complex organisational structures.

Finally, in the utilities and infrastructure space, Northern Powergrid appointed a Head of HR Operations through us to drive people-related operational improvements aligned with its long-term transformation agenda.

Whether supporting private equity-backed businesses, global manufacturers, mission-driven charities, or regulated service providers, Nigel Wright Group has proven expertise in identifying operational leaders who deliver results. Our knowledge of regional labour markets, combined with a trusted, long-term approach to client relationships, ensures that we consistently place professionals capable of leading complex, multi-site, and people-driven operations.

We understand that strong operations directors are at the heart of sustainable growth, and we’re proud to partner with organisations who are committed to operational excellence.

Searching for an Operations Director or Head of Operations recruitment agency?

If you are hiring for Head of Operations or Operations Director jobs, our team is here to support you. As specialists in operations recruitment, we manage every stage of the hiring process, ensuring a smooth and effective experience for clients and candidates alike.

To learn more, please contact us directly. A member of our team will respond the same working day and connect you with one of our operations management recruitment experts.