Assistant Regional Operations Manager

Sanctuary Property Services; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organisation in Canterbury is seeking an Assistant Regional Operations Manager to support senior management and manage multi-site maintenance operations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and NEBOSH qualification, along with strong people management skills. This role offers a salary package starting at £45,574, with benefits including annual leave, pension, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multi-site maintenance contracts.
• Proven ability to recruit, manage, and develop teams.
• Driving license required for company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support senior management in operational improvements.
• Monitor customer repairs and complaints.
• Manage recruitment and performance of operational staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Health and safety compliance

People development

Multi-site contract management

Education

Degree, HND or HNC in Construction or Management

NEBOSH National Diploma - Construction

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Assistant Regional Operations Manager, Canterbury

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

The role of Assistant Regional Operations Manager will include:

• Supporting the senior management team with process improvements through the creation of an innovative environment for operational staff
• Monitoring progress of customer repairs and complaints to ensure optimum performance
• Managing the recruitment, performance and development of quality employees
• Monitoring, managing and completing all customer works, through self-delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors
• Supporting in the management of health and safety aspects of operations, ensuring business responsibilities are delivered in a safe manner
• Supporting senior management with regional issues and escalation process, ensuring effective and timely resolution is achieved
• Working closely with the Housing and Property Services teams to ensure continual improvement of business processes and procedures

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Degree, HND or HNC in Construction or Management level and hold NEBOSH National Diploma - Construction or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
• Experience of managing multi-site maintenance contracts in a commercially focused role
• Proven ability to effectively recruit, manage and develop people
• Proven track record managing a direct labour operation or internal maintenance service
• Experience of delivering services within budget is desirable
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving license

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £45,574 per annum (rising to £47,973 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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