Operations Manager

Adecco; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable public sector organization in East Sussex seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead service delivery and manage budgets. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to meet performance targets while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar managerial position and possess exceptional communication abilities. This position offers health insurance, a hybrid working arrangement, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Health insurance

Hybrid working arrangement

Generous leave policy

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar managerial role within service delivery with adults or related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and develop a team.
• Excellent financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibility for the appropriate delivery of services within the designated service area.
• Manage the budgetary performance of the designated service unit.
• Ensure performance aligns with the Performance Assessment Framework, Performance Indicators, and agreed targets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Management tools proficiency

Job description

Job Title : Operations Manager

Location : East Sussex

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : £42, per annum

Working Pattern : Full-Time

Our client, a reputable organisation within the public sector, is seeking a talented Operations Manager to join their team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving the overall success of the designated areas of service delivery, ensuring the provision of high-quality services for adults.

Responsibilities

1. Lead responsibility for the appropriate delivery of services within the designated service area, in adherence to statutory requirements, company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
2. Manage the budgetary performance of the designated service unit within the Departmental scheme of delegation.
3. Ensure performance aligns with the Performance Assessment Framework, Performance Indicators, and agreed targets.
4. Oversee the operational aspects of the County Council's personnel-related policies and procedures, including grievance and disciplinary procedures.
5. Recruit and retain qualified staff, providing ongoing training and supervision to enhance their effectiveness.
6. Contribute to the development of departmental policies and procedures to improve service quality.
7. Administer the Complaints Procedure as per departmental guidelines, conducting investigations and implementing necessary remedial actions.
8. Report problems and service achievements to the management team.
9. Implement the Performance Development Scheme across the managed service.
10. Achieve annual performance targets for the designated service unit and personal development targets.
11. Provide management support to departmental out-of-hours services, participating in a rota if required.
12. Undertake any other duties assigned by the manager/supervisor, ensuring adherence to departmental policies, practices, procedures, and standards, including Equal Opportunities / Anti-Discriminatory practice.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar managerial role within service delivery with adults or related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and develop a team.
• Excellent financial acumen, with experience in managing budgets.
• Proven ability to meet performance targets and drive continuous improvement.
• Sound knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and compliance standards.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the organisation both internally and externally.
• Proficiency in utilising management tools and software.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Generous leave policy
• Local government pension scheme

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager looking to join a dynamic team, then we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's organisation and make a positive impact on the delivery of their services.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.