Operations Support Team Manager

Sovereign Network Group; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Wellbeing discounts

Gym membership

Virtual GP service

Life insurance

Pension up to 12% matched

Job summary

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) invites applications for an Operations Support Team Manager to join our Blandford Office on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will lead the Operational Support Team, coordinating scheduling, administration and compliance to meet regulatory obligations and optimise customer experience.

You will work with senior leaders to drive performance, governance and budget monitoring, develop a high-performing culture, and deliver service improvements in a busy, blended

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large operations/support team.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Support Team with clear vision and accountability.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders while following SNG policies and ways of working.
• Ensure compliance processes are followed and understood across teams.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver operational and financial goals.
• Manage performance against targets to optimise customer outcomes.
• Promote safety culture and escalate concerns to Building Safety & Compliance as needed.
• Interpret data to create insightful reports for business performance and regulatory compliance.
• Engage and influence others to deliver the best outcomes.
• Inspire and develop team members to optimise performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data reporting

Job description

We have an opportunity for an Operations Support Team Manager to join our team working from our Blandford Office on a 12 month Fixed Term basis. About Sovereign Network Group (SNG) SNG provides over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England - our purpose, to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations. The role Through inspirational and visible leadership, the role will lead the Operational Support Team and have ownership of all aspects of support required for the area of the business including scheduling, administration and compliance coordination. Responsible for the coordination of all customer appointments for planned, responsive and compliance through to completion ensuring regulatory obligations are met and customer experience is optimised. The role will provide direction, leadership and delivery of the Operational Support team, combined with the delivery of both our operational and financial goals.,

• Manage the Operations Support Team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement
• Establish and maintain effectiveness by developing working relationships with all stakeholders, whilst observing SNG's policies, procedures, and ways of working
• Ensure compliance processes and procedures are being followed accurately and ensuring a high level of understanding throughout the teams
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and their teams
• Ensure compliance and consistency in delivery to support budget delivery and appropriate monitoring of expenditure and compliance support
• Manage performance against an agreed performance targets to ensure the best outcome for our customers
• Promote a positive collaborative culture of building safety and compliance. Take personal responsibility for escalating any concerns to the Building Safety & Compliance team for consideration and/or investigation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret and use complex data and create insightful reporting support business performance and regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder management skills with demonstrable ability to engage and influence others to deliver the best outcomes
• Ability to inspire, support and develop others to optimise their performance
• Significant experience of operating within a large fast paced service environment handling a blended operation of both planned reactive and compliance service demand
• Knowledge and application of customer management systems
• Evidence of excellent customer service achievements in a complex delivery environment
• Know how to create honest communication and inclusive relationships to ensure people are motivated and feel they own and are accountable for their work
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.