Josie Willis
@josiewillis
Operations Manager leading high-performing teams and driving measurable financial and operational results.
What I'm looking for
I’m an experienced Operations Manager who enjoys the pace and challenge of a busy working environment. I thrive in high-pressure situations and bring structure, positivity, and energy to complex problems so teams can stay focused and perform at their best.
I progressed my career at QA from Office Manager through leading operations for over 200 consultants, bringing a well-rounded understanding of both day-to-day delivery and strategic business priorities. I’ve worked closely with finance, sales, resourcing, and service delivery teams, and I personally led an initiative that reduced aged debt from £3M to under £50K.
I’m passionate about developing people and creating a supportive, engaging team culture—backed by strong performance and KPI management. After completing ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management and PRINCE2 Foundation, I’m returning from maternity leave with experience, enthusiasm, and a fresh perspective to help a business deliver tangible results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
QA Ltd
Feb 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 6 months)
Led operations for 200+ tech specialists across multiple client sites, aligning delivery with client requirements and operational business objectives. Drove executive KPI reporting and a business-critical debt reduction initiative, cutting aged debt from £3M to under £50K through solution design and cross-team adoption.
Consultant Liaison Manager
QA Ltd
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022 (5 months)
Managed a high-performing team responsible for full consultant lifecycle management, improving engagement, performance, and client relationships. Streamlined onboarding and performance workflows, trained teams to strengthen client communication, and delivered a Tech Talk event with 90% attendance and positive feedback.
Consultant Liaison Specialist
QA Ltd
Sep 2017 - Jul 2021 (3 years 10 months)
Line managed 120 consultants across UK client sites, owning engagement, performance, and retention to support consistent delivery and strong consultant support. Delivered group onboarding (30+), ran probation and performance processes, and produced insights for sales decisions using client feedback and performance reporting.
Office Manager
QA Ltd
Mar 2017 - Aug 2017 (5 months)
Managed daily office operations, coordinating facilities, supplies, and administrative workflows to ensure smooth logistics for training and assessment days. Maintained CRM data and introduced an employee engagement initiative (“Breakfast Club”) to improve office morale and culture.
Junior Project Administrator
Pse Associates
Nov 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 4 months)
Supported project delivery within a quantity surveying consultancy for hospitality refurbishments, handling administration across multiple live projects. Reviewed contractor tenders, raised purchase orders, managed petty cash and expenses, and supported office operations and internal event coordination.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
ILM Level 5 Leadership & Management, Leadership & Management
Completed ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management.
Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM)
ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management, Leadership & Management
Completed ILM Level 3 in Leadership and Management.
PRINCE2
PRINCE2 Foundation, Project Management
Completed PRINCE2 Foundation certification.
PSE Associates
Apprenticeship in Office Management, Office Management
2015 - 2017
Completed an apprenticeship in Office Management, supporting project administration and office operations at a quantity surveying consultancy.
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