This job expired on 4th February 2026
Head of Operations
Head of Operations
Ventus Energy is seeking an experienced Manager to Lead the Operations Division and integrate our core delivery functions across Operations & Maintenance, Commissioning, Engineering, and the Control Centre, ensuring consistent governance and performance across the Asset Management Department as the business scales.
Location: UK / Europe (with regular offshore & client travel)
Reporting to: Managing Director
About this role
This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for safe, efficient, and commercially effective operational delivery across the business. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Operations Divisional Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping Ventus Energy’s operational strategy, scaling delivery capability, and enabling sustainable growth in the offshore energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership across O&M, Commissioning, Engineering, and the Control Centre functions.
Drive integration and alignment across operational delivery teams to ensure consistent, high-quality outputs across all projects and long-term service contracts.
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Ventus Energy’s commercial objectives and growth plans.
Establish and maintain operational governance routines, reporting structures, and performance oversight to support scalable growth.
Performance, Delivery & Growth Enablement
Take full accountability for operational performance, including safety, quality, schedule, and cost control.
Drive standardisation, continuous improvement, and best practice across all operational activities.
Oversee mobilisation and execution of offshore and onshore works, ensuring resources are deployed effectively.
Shape and refine delivery models, resource strategies, and operational cost structures to support new opportunities and scalable service offerings.
Provide operational input into business development activities, including bid strategy, tender reviews, delivery modelling, and mobilisation planning for new contracts and frameworks.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Champion a strong safety culture across all operational teams.
Ensure full compliance with HSE requirements, industry standards, and client-specific procedures.
Lead incident management, investigations, and corrective actions where required.
People & Capability
Lead, develop, and mentor senior operational leaders and departmental heads/managers.
Support workforce planning, recruitment, and competency development across operational disciplines.
Build capability and capacity within the business to support both existing delivery and future growth.
Stakeholder & Client Interface
Act as a senior operational interface with clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
Support tendering, bid reviews, and operational input into commercial proposals.
Represent Ventus Energy in operational and technical discussions at a senior level, including governance and KPI forums where required.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven senior operational leadership experience within offshore energy, power transmission, renewables, or a closely related sector.
- Strong background in operations, commissioning, engineering and/or asset management environments.
- Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex operational portfolios.
- Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of cost drivers, risk, and contract delivery.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence at senior stakeholder, client, and workforce level.
- Deep practical understanding of Safe Systems of Work within high-risk environments, including extensive experience working with HV and LV electrical systems, and background operating at Senior Authorised Person (SAP) level or equivalent.
