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Head of Operations

ProfileTree

Belfast, UKhybridPosted May 29, 2026

At a glance

Highlights

  • Hybrid working
  • Private health insurance
  • 33 days annual leave
  • Ongoing professional development

Why this role might suit you

The role offers a senior operational leadership position within a fast‑growing digital marketing agency, allowing an experienced manager to shape culture, improve processes and drive performance while enjoying hybrid work, generous leave and comprehensive health benefits.

Skills

people-managementperformance-managementprocess-improvementrecruitmentonboardingproject-managementcommunicationproblem-solvingoperational-planning

About the role

Head of Operations

ProfileTree is an award-winning digital marketing agency helping organisations across the UK and Ireland generate leads and sales through strategic digital marketing, websites and content.

This role is ideal for an experienced operational leader who has successfully managed managers and led multi-disciplinary teams.

You will be someone who can balance empathy with accountability, creating a positive culture while securing high standards of performance, communication and delivery. You are comfortable having difficult conversations, addressing issues early and helping team members grow through clear expectations and consistent management.

You will act as the operational backbone of the business, ensuring that managers are supported, teams are aligned and the business runs smoothly as it continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support managers across digital, web and client success teams

Create accountability, clear expectations and high performance standards

Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions

Improve processes, workflows and communication across teams

Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development

Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

Work closely with directors on operational planning and business growth

Ensure projects and client delivery are well organised and effectively resourced

Essential Requirements

5+ years' experience in an operations or leadership role

Experience managing managers or team leaders

Strong people management and performance management skills

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities

Proven experience improving processes and operational performance

Ability to balance empathy with accountability

Desirable

Agency, digital marketing or web industry experience

Experience supporting growing teams and businesses

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Additional day's annual leave for each year of service (uncapped)

Hybrid working

Ongoing professional development

Private Health Insurance (including mental health, optical, dental and hearing)

Regular team events and activities

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

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