Head of Counters Operations
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham (HQ) and London, B3 2BJ |
| Company: | 2 Sisters Food Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1459125918 |
Summary
If you care about quality food, ethical standards, and leading with integrity, this could be the role for you. We’re seeking a Head of Counters Operations to shape the future of our Counters business.
- National role with locations in East Anglia, Bradford, Birmingham and London
- Full-time, permanent
Main Responsibilities:
You’ll help protect and grow our reputation as UK’s leading halal food brand. The Counters business employs c.110 people and generates c. £330k weekly turnover. You will:
- Deliver the P&L, manage costs and margins and develop a 3yr Counters strategy.
- Lead commercial relationships with customers, retailers and key suppliers, including contract negotiations and sales growth.
- Oversee operational standards, implementing an audit framework and ensuring full Food Safety compliance.
- Ensure effective resourcing and compliance with employment legislation, developing teams to deliver excellent service and product quality, and providing support on all operational and people matters.
Ideal Candidate:
To succeed you’ll have Industry relevant experience in Food production (meat/poultry) and/or Food Retail, with a proven track record of commercial growth, operational improvement, and compliant operations alongside strong knowledge of Food Safety legislation.
You’ll be a structured, resilient people leader, confident handling HR matters, able to influence stakeholders at all levels and comfortable working independently.
You’re likely already operating at a Head of Operations level, with multi-site experience and strong commercial awareness.
Butchery experience and knowledge of Halal categories and market dynamics would be beneficial.
Package Description:
What’s in it for you?
- Attractive salary DoE
- Car Allowance
- Bonus
- Pension
- Death In Service benefit
- Private Medical Insurance