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The Studio

A global strategy and creative agency specialising in next-generation brand experiences and retail environments. With an international studio network, they collaborate as one team to deliver award-winning work for leading brands.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a commercially driven Group Operations Director to lead operations across a global, multi-studio business.

This is a pivotal role at the intersection of creativity and commercial performance—owning margin, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the business can scale effectively without compromising quality.

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive margin performance across all studios 
• Lead global operations, improving efficiency, utilisation, and delivery 
• Oversee project scoping, resourcing, and profitability 
• Partner with creative and client teams to ensure work is both ambitious and commercially viable 
• Build scalable systems, processes, and team structures 
• Drive adoption of technology and AI to enhance output and efficiency 

The Ideal Candidate

• Senior operations or commercial leader within a creative/agency environment
• Proven track record of driving margin and operational performance 
• Experience managing global or multi-site teams 
• Able to balance creative ambition with financial discipline 
• A builder of teams, systems, and scalable ways of working 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, award-winning agency working on exciting global projects, with a strong culture and reputation for excellence. You’ll step into a high-impact leadership role with real influence on business performance, helping to shape how the organisation operates and grows globally, while working closely with senior leadership to drive strategy and scale. If you can balance commercial rigour with creative ambition, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact.