Head of Operations (Large Format Print & Signage)

Head of Operations (Large Format Print & Signage)
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Salary: Base salary of up to £60,000 dependant on experience, 23 days annual leave, generous 8% employer pension contribution.

An established, financially robust group with strong UK roots is looking for an experienced Head of Operations to lead their newly separated print and signage division. Following a strategic restructure that split this division from a larger logistics business, significant investment has been made in new machinery and facilities to create a first-class production environment, ideally placed for ambitious growth.

This is a unique opportunity to join the senior leadership team at an exciting inflection point: with a new, dedicated site tailored for print, signage and automotive livery production, the business is ready to scale. The Head of Operations will play a pivotal role in delivering that success.

About the role

Reporting directly to the Group Managing Director, you will:

• Shape and deliver the operational strategy, ensuring alignment with the wider business goals
• Lead and optimise day-to-day production and operational activity
• Oversee budgets, cost control and forecasting
• Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performing operations team
• Analyse production data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry standards

You will be joining an owner-led, entrepreneurially minded group that empowers its senior managers and invests for the long term.

What you ll need

• 10 years of proven experience in the large format print, graphics and signage industry
• A track record of operational leadership in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Financial acumen, including budget management and cost optimisation
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams
• A mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Why apply?

• The division has recently undergone a full site upgrade with new machinery, dedicated space for automotive livery production, and strong infrastructure designed for growth
• Significant backing from an established, financially sound group
• A collaborative leadership structure where you ll work closely with peers in Sales/Commercial and report directly to the Global MD
• The chance to shape the operational direction of a business with real untapped market opportunity

If you're an experienced large format print and signage operations leader ready to take ownership of this exciting next chapter, we d love to hear from you.