Cat Searby
Head of Operations for Creative Agencies.
I’m your behind-the-scenes secret weapon. When things get messy, slow, or stuck, I step in—and help get your business moving like a well-oiled machine.
I have a passion for scaling creative, remote-first teams. I’ve helped companies grow from £2M to £24M in revenue and expanded teams from 21 to 270+ globally.
With hands-on experience across HR, finance, systems, and commercial strategy, I help businesses run better and scale faster. Without the commitment of a full time hire.
Ways We Can Work Together
Project Based
Got a specific need? Whether it’s an HR system, a policy hub, or clarity on operating costs and margins, I’ll step in, get it done, and hand it over — all in a focused, single project.
Discovery & Action Sprints
I’ll dive deep into how your business really runs — mapping what’s working, what’s not, and where the gaps are. Then I’ll give you a clear, actionable roadmap so you can choose what to tackle next. Letting you decide whether to make small, medium, or big changes.
Retainer
A monthly bucket of hours you can draw on for whatever comes up, I shift focus as your priorities change, tackling projects, tasks, or challenges as they arise.
Testimonials
“Cat is an exceptionally talented, diligent and hard-working Operations Director. She brings a heavy dose of kindness and charm to every project, puts the team and the business at the centre of her thinking, and is as comfortable setting a strategic vision for the future as she is executing the plan and delivering against it. Her impact on our business was significant.”
- Chris Johns (Founder) MakeBttr
“I can't wait for you to blow them away with your tenacity to get actions done, your ability to collaborate with literally anyone and your magic problem solving skills. You will raise the bar for all of them, just like you did with ustwo.”
- Abbe Bigelow (CFO/COO) ustwo
“Thank you for answering every question I've ever had with a huge smile on your face and all the knowledge I always needed “
- Natasha Grujić (CPO) ustwo
About Me
I bring operational expertise, creative agency know-how, and a serious love for making work actually work.
I've spent 19 years working in operations for creative agencies as they scale and grow. I care about my work, my people, and leaving things better than I found them.
