Graduate Operations Manager

Gotocsp; Watford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary

Up to 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata) + BH

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Private Medical Insurance (after a [..

Life insurance at 4x salary

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee Assistance provider services

Job summary

CSP is seeking a Graduate Operations Manager to join its 18-month development scheme in Watford, starting January 2026. The role rotates across core operational departments, with hands-on experience in finance, logistics, and operational support, and offers progression into Operations Manager roles.

You will gain industry qualifications in Traffic Management and Security, work on client sites and major events, and develop leadership and commercial acumen in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree or higher.
• Minimum of 3 A-Levels grade C or above (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive mindset with a desire to take ownership.
• Ability to adapt, prioritise and stay calm under pressure.
• Flexibility to work weekends.
• The right to work in the UK; UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across key operational departments to gain broad exposure to the business.
• Work closely with experienced managers and mentors on real projects.
• Identify areas for process improvement and deliver change.
• Learn how to manage teams, drive performance and solve operational challenges.
• Build commercial acumen and strategic thinking through practical experience.
• Gain qualifications within Traffic Management and Security and Stewarding.

Job description

Graduate Operations Manager – 18 Month Development Scheme

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: £27,000 pa

Contract: 18-Month Fixed Term

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Watford, Hertfordshire and the surrounding area

About CSP

CSP stands for The Combined Services Provider. It also stands for Caring, Safe, Professional, representing our Values. We specialise in providing services to venues and static sites including Car Parking, Internal and External Traffic Management, HVM (Hostile Vehicle Mitigation) solutions, Security, Stewarding, Cash & Audit and Consultancy services. Whilst our range of services has grown, Car Parking/Traffic Management, HVM, and Security/Stewarding represent our core areas of expertise.

About Our Graduate Scheme

Our Operations Graduate Scheme is a hands-on, 18-month development programme designed to fast-track ambitious graduates into operational management roles. You will gain in-depth experience across core business functions such as finance, logistics, operational support and more while developing your leadership skills, and play a key part in delivering operational excellence from day one.

During this scheme, you will receive industry related training and gain significant qualifications within Traffic Management and Security and Stewarding. You will also have the opportunity to be part of the operational delivery of our services at our client sites, as well as major events such as the Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot and Wimbledon Championships.

At the end of the scheme, we hope that successful graduates will step into permanent roles as Operations Managers, with clear progression pathways and support.

What you will be doing as a Graduate Operations Manager at CSP

• Rotate across key operational departments to gain broad exposure to the business, this will include roles within our Head Office in Watford as well as some of our partnering sites; these could be office based or on a green site;
• Work closely with experienced managers and mentors to support real projects;
• Identify areas for process improvement and deliver change;
• Learn how to manage teams, drive performance, and solve complex operational challenges;
• Build your commercial acumen and strategic thinking through practical experience.
• You will gain qualifications within the Traffic and Security industry.

What we need from you as a Graduate Operations Manager at CSP

• A 2:1 or above pending/awarded in the last 12 months;
• A minimum of 3 A-Levels grade C or above (or equivalent);
• Strong communication and teamwork skills;
• A proactive mindset with a desire to take ownership and make a difference;
• The ability to adapt, prioritise and stay calm under pressure;
• Flexibility to work weekends;
• The right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorships.
• UK driving licence

What CSP can offer you as a Graduate Operations Manager

• A competitive salary
• Up to 25 days’ holiday (pro-rata – after qualifying service) plus Bank/Public Holidays
• Pension scheme with excellent employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance (after a qualifying period)
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes
• A range of valuable medical and practical support services through an external Employee Assistance provider

CSP strives to be an equal opportunities employer.