Director of Operations (12 Months FTC)

Xero·UK: London (7 Devonshire Square)·Remote·Posted 11 November 2026

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The role & impact As the UK Director of Operations, you will guide regional strategic execution, translating overarching business goals into robust operational plans. Working closely with the UK Managing Director and regional senior leadership, you will serve as a vital conduit between regional priorities and global functions, ensuring plans across teams are aligned and delivering measurable value. In this role, you will champion operational governance and foster cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams. By establishing clear reporting cadences, resolving operational friction, and guiding continuous improvement initiatives, your leadership will directly support regional performance and help build seamless experiences for small businesses. The team & how they connect The UK Strategy and Operations team acts as the connective tissue across regional and global functions, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance. Together, the team shapes regional operating plans, monitors performance rhythms, and translates insights into focused action. We collaborate openly across boundaries to support shared priorities and ensure every function moves…

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