Operations Manager - Social Housing

Michael Page; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£6,500 car allowance or company car

15% annual company performance bonus

Clear opportunity to progress

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Ops Manager to lead operational and commercial teams from their Yorkshire branch. You will oversee delivery of a 5-year planned works contract and manage simultaneous projects within the social housing sector.

This role requires strong leadership to deliver high-quality planned refurbishment works and ensure compliance with financial and operational targets. The position offers a car allowance and a performance-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large scale planned works contracts within social housing.
• Strong operational and commercial leadership capability.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational and commercial delivery of large scale social housing planned works contracts.
• Manage branch P&L performance, ensuring financial targets and margins are achieved.
• Provide leadership and direction to operational, commercial, and site based teams.

Skills

Operational leadership capability

Commercial management

Communication skills

People leadership

Job description

The Ops Manager will lead operational and commercial teams out of their Yorkshire branch, delivering Social Housing planned works. You'll be the lead for the Yorkshire region with full autonomy, and will pick up a high volume 5 year planned works contract and oversee delivery from start to finish, alongside other projects as they continue to expand in the Yorkshire area.

Our client is a Social Housing maintenance contractor, delivering high quality planned refurbishment and decarbonisation works for local authorities and housing associations. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Branch Manager to lead the successful delivery of large scale planned works contracts.

Description

• Lead the operational and commercial delivery of large scale social housing planned works contracts.
• Manage branch P&L performance, ensuring financial targets and margins are achieved.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects including decent homes, decarbonisation/retrofit & fire protection.
• Provide leadership and direction to operational, commercial, and site based teams.
• Drive programme performance, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure robust commercial management including valuations, cost control, forecasting, and risk management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, residents, supply chain partners, and stakeholders.
• Support business development activities, framework opportunities, and contract mobilisation.
• Promote a positive health & safety culture and ensure full compliance across all operations.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams through strong people leadership.

Profile

• Proven experience managing large scale planned works contracts within social housing.
• Strong operational and commercial leadership capability.
• Experience managing Contract Managers and delivery teams.
• Proven ability to manage P&L responsibility and deliver financial performance.
• Strong understanding of contract delivery, programming, commercial controls, and compliance.
• Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.

Job Offer

• £6,500 car allowance or company car
• 15% annual company performance bonus
• Clear opportunity to progress as the business continues to grow