Operations Director Services in London for SMEs

An Operations Director is a senior leader responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of a business. They ensure that processes, systems, and teams run smoothly and efficiently — supporting overall performance, profitability, and strategic goals.

An Operations Director provides flexible, hands-on leadership to improve business performance. They lead change, fix inefficiencies, support managers, and implement scalable systems — all without the cost of a full-time executive.

Look for someone with strong commercial acumen, operational experience, people skills, and the ability to implement change. At Secantor, we handpick Operations Directors who have led SMEs, delivered real results, and know how to work with owners, boards, and teams alike.

Yes. Some of our team act in dual roles — providing both strategic oversight as a NED and hands-on support as an Operations Director. We’ll advise if this hybrid approach is right for your business.

We take operational ownership — helping you delegate, clarify accountability, and fix problems without firefighting. You get your time back to focus on strategy, growth or preparing for exit, while we ensure the day-to-day operations run efficiently and effectively.

Costs vary depending on the level of involvement. An Operations Director typically starts from £1,200 +VAT per month for regular input. We tailor every engagement to suit your size, needs and budget.

All our Operations Directors are personally vetted, commercially proven and supported by our internal Client Care model. We don’t operate like consultants — we become part of your leadership team, focused on real outcomes and long-term value.