Posted April 2026

Location: London 

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £200,000 per annum

Reports To: Managing Partner & Director

SOC Code1139 – Senior officials in other areas

Visa SponsorshipAvailable for the right candidate

VVII LTD is a London-based management company and General Partner vehicle overseeing a portfolio of acquired operating businesses across food wholesale, distribution, and related industries. Backed by committed investor capital, the firm is actively acquiring and scaling businesses with strong cash flows, applying technology and operational excellence to unlock growth.

The Director of Operations will be a founding member of the VVII LTD leadership team, responsible for the day-to-day operational management and strategic growth of the firm's portfolio of operating companies. This role requires a hands-on leader who can drive operational excellence across multiple businesses while maintaining a strategic perspective on portfolio-wide value creation.

You will work directly with the Managing Partner to identify and execute high-impact operational improvements, oversee integration of newly acquired businesses, and build the operational infrastructure needed to scale the portfolio.

Portfolio Operations

• Oversee day-to-day operations across VVII's portfolio companies, ensuring consistent performance and growth
• Lead post-acquisition integration of new businesses into the VVII operating framework
• Develop and implement standardised operating procedures, KPIs, and reporting frameworks across the portfolio
• Drive operational efficiency improvements to expand margins and improve cash flow generation

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Managing Partner on acquisition due diligence, with focus on operational assessment
• Develop and execute 100-day integration plans for newly acquired businesses
• Identify cross-portfolio synergies in procurement, logistics, and shared services
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, suppliers, and partners

Team & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing operational teams across portfolio companies
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans for portfolio company management teams

Essential Requirements

• 10+ years of senior operational leadership experience, ideally in food, wholesale, distribution, or manufacturing
• Demonstrated track record of managing P&L responsibility of £5M+ and driving operational improvements
• Experience with multi-site operations management and business integration
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to identify and quantify operational improvement opportunities
• Experience with ERP systems, supply chain management, and operational technology
• Exceptional communication skills – able to operate credibly with both frontline teams and investors

Desirable

• Experience in a PE-backed, VC-backed, or family office environment with portfolio operations exposure
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience with food safety, HACCP, and industry-specific regulatory compliance
• Prior experience integrating acquired businesses

• Competitive salary of £200,000 per annum
• Central London office
• Founding team role – shape the operational strategy of a growing portfolio from day one
• Direct collaboration with the Managing Partner
• Exposure to real operational businesses generating millions in revenue
• Visa sponsorship available under the Skilled Worker route

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to:

bd@vvii.ltd

Please include "Director of Operations Application" in the subject line. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

VVII LTD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.