Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Operations and Administration

About the role

The Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer – Operations and Administration provides strategic leadership for the day‑to‑day running of the Group. Reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer, the role ensures that operational, legal, compliance, HR and corporate planning functions are aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive management to design and implement operational and administrative strategies that support the Group’s business plan.
• Lead the delivery of corporate change programmes, ensuring objectives are understood and embedded across the organisation.
• Oversee functional areas including Group Operations, Legal, Compliance, Governance, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Marketing and Communications.
• Drive the development, refinement and implementation of operational strategies in line with the overall business strategy.
• Support the GCEO in preparing and executing the strategic annual plan.
• Develop high‑performance management teams across all functional areas.
• Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations and laws.
• Provide oversight of budgeting, financial management, expense control, resource allocation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Lead policy development from a strategic perspective in partnership with the executive team.
• Manage stakeholder relationships within Operations and Administration to advance business objectives.
• Measure performance of direct reports, providing coaching and development as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Group’s executive team and act as a director on selected subsidiary and external boards.

Required profile

• Ability to work closely with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO).
• Leadership of direct reporting heads of department.
• Experience in overseeing compliance with regulatory requirements.

Required skills