Area Operations Manager (Funeral)

Brite Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Area Operations Manager in West London to lead a team in the Funeral sector. This role involves developing delivery plans, ensuring operational effectiveness, and understanding regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience managing profit and loss and developing multi-site operations. The position offers a salary of £48,000 - £51,500, along with an excellent benefits package including substantial holiday and an annual bonus.

Benefits

31 days holiday including public holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance service

Qualifications

• Experience managing profit and loss for an area of the business.
• Track record of developing and growing a multi-site business.
• Demonstrable experience within an area/regional operations role.

Responsibilities

• Create area delivery plans to meet targets.
• Ensure branches are operational and effective.
• Engage with the team to communicate updates and feedback.
• Guide on relevant legislation and regulation.
• Work with the Regional Development Director on business development initiatives.

Skills

Experience in the Funeral sector

Strong leadership

Client service focus

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Negotiation skills

Performance management

Job description

AREA OPERATIONS MANAGER (FUNERAL)
WEST LONDON
£48,000 - £51,500

An organisation is looking for a commercially aware, focused, diplomatic Area Operations Manager with experience in the Funeral sector. Responsible for a geographical area in London you will lead and motivate a team to deliver an exceptional service to all clients.

BENEFITS

The organisation continues to change and grow and that means there’s plenty of opportunities for progression. You'll also be able to enjoy an excellent benefits package including 31 days holiday (including public holidays), annual bonus scheme, life assurance and employee assistance service!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Create Area delivery plans that deliver against agreed targets
• Ensure that the day-to-day operation of branches is effective and meeting the needs of clients.
• Actively engage with the team to communicate updates, client feedback, community activities, changes in processes and branch/ area performance.
• Ensure branches are fully operational and all resources are utilised effectively to meet both client and business needs
• Understand and guide others on how relevant legislation and regulation applies to their role and the industry
• Proactively seek out ways in which the business can be developed and work with the Regional Development Director to find ways to implement initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Experience in the Funeral sector
• Experience of managing profit and loss for an area of the business
• Track record of developing and growing a multi-site business
• Demonstratable experience within an area/regional operations role
• Strong leader and people manager with experience of performance management and developing people
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Focused on client service
• Approachable, diplomatic, and resilient
• Strong reasoning and negotiating ability

HOW TO APPLY

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