Operations Manager

Serco; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Operations Manager to lead maritime operations at a prominent naval base. This role involves overseeing a significant team and ensuring operational excellence in a secure environment. The successful candidate will champion cultural change, manage stakeholder relationships, and integrate new operations while fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. Join a forward-thinking organization that values performance and potential, offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Company Car

Private Medical Cover

Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at Retailers

ShareSave Scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management in a maritime context is essential.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operations at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Manage approximately 100 personnel and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Operational Management

Maritime Experience

Governance Understanding

Employee Relations

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Continuous Personal Development

Job description

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Operations Manager
Serco: Maritime
HM Naval base Portsmouth
Full Time, Permanent
Circa £60,000 per annum plus car, bonus, and private medical insurance

Serco have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join the team based at HM Naval base in Portsmouth. This role will lead the Serco Maritime Services Portsmouth (SMSP) operations and support the delivery of the wider in-port contract, reporting to the Head of Service Delivery Area (HoSDA). The role will be accountable for the operation of approx. 30 maritime assets and associated infrastructure and the management of approximately 100 Serco personnel over the Portsmouth site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operational performance of CPMS in a secure and ethical environment that complies with both Corporate and social responsibility.
• Direction and leadership of the Portsmouth Operations Cell in delivering Customer requirements in accordance with the MoD Schedule of Requirements.
• Leadership and management of approx. 100 Serco personnel.
• Championing of cultural change.
• Operational integration of new tonnage.
• Key role in managing stakeholder relationships at HM Naval Base Portsmouth, including Royal Navy/MoD Customers and commercial organisations.

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Able to achieve SC clearance.
• Previous operational management experience in a maritime environment.
• Experience and a good understanding of governance within a regulatory environment.
• Evidence of relevant and up to date continuous personal development.
• Experience and proven track record in employee and Trade Union relations.
• Proven experience of running a single site operation and operating across public and private sector organisations and managing a team.
• Experience of developing and executing successful plans in a complex service business to support strategy.
• Leadership of specialist teams, effectively communicating direction, developing talent and capabilities.
• Strong track record of supporting growth and financial performance in complex and demanding environments.
• Proven practical and pragmatic understanding of contracts and service delivery.
• Excellent analytical skills with an ability to assimilate information quickly and communicate key messages simply and effectively to the business.
• An effective communicator, with the confidence and ability to deliver formal reports and presentations both to clients and internal senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an ability to operate effectively within a matrix structure.

What we offer:

• Company Bonus
• Company car
• Private Medical cover
• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.