Relevant Experience

Examples of operational experience.

The types of operation AJS runs, and what taking operational responsibility looks like in each. These are examples of experience and capability rather than claimed client results; specific references can be provided in confidence.

Current Confidential Assignment

Current Interim Management Assignment

Confidential — UK Leisure Sector

AJS is currently providing hands-on operational leadership to a trading UK leisure business following an insolvency appointment.

Requirement: Immediate experienced onsite management was required to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a trading business.

AJS Role: Interim onsite operational management.

Responsibilities: Managing the existing team, payroll and rota controls, suppliers, expenditure, compliance, customer operations and day-to-day site issues.

Purpose: Maintain operational continuity and provide experienced onsite leadership while supporting the requirements of the appointed administrators.

Mobilised at short notice
Direct reporting to the appointed office holder
Day-to-day operational leadership
Workforce, rota and payroll oversight
Supplier and expenditure controls
Health, safety and compliance management
Customer and guest operations
Operational systems and reporting
Continued trading and sale preparation

The identity and location of the assignment are withheld for confidentiality. Further information may be discussed in confidence where appropriate and authorised.

Case Studies

Assignments in detail.

Anonymised where confidentiality requires it. These can be expanded with measurable outcomes where disclosure is permitted.

Holiday & Leisure

UK Holiday & Leisure Business

Anonymised — details withheld for confidentiality

Situation

A trading operation required immediate hands-on management following an insolvency appointment.

AJS Appointment

AJS stepped into the operation to provide day-to-day leadership and hands-on operational management under an agreed scope of authority, working onsite with the existing team and reporting to the appointed office holder.

Outcome

The business remained operational while stakeholders progressed the next stage of the process. Further detail can be discussed in confidence with the office holder's consent.

Responsibilities

Staff management
Customer experience
Health & safety
Financial controls
Site standards
Operational procedures
Supplier issues
Revenue opportunities
Reporting
Supporting the wider administration process

Holiday Parks

Holiday park operations and owner relations

What the situation looks like

Parks depend on seasonal labour, visible standards and the confidence of caravan and lodge owners on site. When leadership is disrupted, all three deteriorate quickly.

How AJS operates

Hands-on park management covering departmental structure, seasonal staffing, planned maintenance, supplier continuity, health and safety, guest experience and direct communication with owners.

Operational focus

Seasonal labour planning
Owner and guest relations
Park standards and compliance
Supplier continuity

Hospitality & Hotels

Hotel, restaurant and venue leadership

What the situation looks like

Hospitality operations carry forward commitments — bookings, deposits, events — that have to be handled deliberately while the wider position is resolved.

How AJS operates

Interim general management of live venues: rotas and labour cost, food and beverage controls, service standards, licensing and food safety, and a clear position on forward bookings agreed with stakeholders.

Operational focus

Labour and rota control
Food and beverage margin
Service standards
Bookings and deposits

Retail

Store and area retail operations

What the situation looks like

Retail estates lose value quietly — hours in the wrong places, availability slipping and no consistent area management rhythm holding stores accountable.

How AJS operates

Labour models rebuilt around actual trading patterns, an area management routine with named owners, simplified back-office tasks and direct coaching of store managers on shift leadership.

Operational focus

Labour modelling
Availability and stock control
Area management rhythm
Store leadership

Business Centres

Business centre and flexible workspace management

What the situation looks like

Occupancy, tenant service and renewals drift when there is no single process and no reliable pipeline reporting across buildings.

How AJS operates

A single enquiry-to-licence process, front-of-house retraining, structured pricing and a renewal programme owned by named managers, with weekly reporting to owners and lenders.

Operational focus

Occupancy and pipeline
Tenant retention
Service delivery
Revenue and pricing

Keeping Businesses Operating When Leadership Matters Most

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