Director of Operations

Houst
London

We’re looking for a hands-on, strategic Director of Operations to lead Houst’s end-to-end operations across markets, functions, and time zones. You’ll sit on our SLT, own operational performance, and balance strategic thinking with practical execution.

You’ll lead 70+ people globally, manage three senior function leads, and shape how we scale operations in a tech-driven, cost-efficient way. From property maintenance to guest experience, pricing to platform performance, you’ll build systems, solve messy problems, and make our customer experience five-star, every time.

What you'll be doing:

  • Own global operations strategy and execution
  • Build scalable systems and processes that improve speed, cost, and quality
  • Lead and grow high-performing, distributed teams
  • Drive platform optimisation, dynamic pricing, and cost control
  • Work closely with Product, Growth, and SLT to hit company-wide goals

Requirements

What we're looking for:

  • 10+ years in operations (ideally in marketplace, proptech, or hospitality)
  • Strong leadership experience across global teams
  • Data-driven with excellent analytical and financial skills
  • Obsessed with customer experience and operational excellence

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday
  • Hybrid working (3 days in our London office, 2 days WFH)
  • An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
  • Employee discounts – at heaps of restaurants, shops, gym memberships, cinema tickets and more
  • Pawternity - We encourage proud parents of new pets to work from home to help their new member settle in
  • Pension - We provide a pension scheme for all permanent employees
  • MacBook - for business use
Posted 2025-07-11

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