Regional Operations Leader: 5+ Sites, Growth & Excellence

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career development

Digital health access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of premium catering operations across the UK. You will provide strategic leadership, coach site managers and ensure high standards of service, safety and financial performance across 5+ sites.

You’ll partner with clients and internal teams to drive growth, manage budgets and forecasts, and develop high-performing teams. The role is office- or site-based across multiple locations with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Multi-site or multi-outlet operational leadership experience.
• Experience managing operations with annual turnover of £4 million+.
• Track record leading multiple locations, regions or clusters.
• Experience managing diverse client portfolios and building long-term client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness with budgeting, forecasting and financial management skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational performance of 5+ sites across the region.
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports.
• Deliver outstanding client relationships and service across contracts.
• Drive financial performance with budgets, forecasting and cost controls.
• Identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with standards, health & safety and food safety requirements.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders for commercial success.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial management

Stakeholder management

People development

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Manager to oversee a portfolio of premium catering operations across the UK. You will provide strategic leadership, coach site managers and ensure high standards of service, safety and financial performance across 5+ sites.

You’ll partner with clients and internal teams to drive growth, manage budgets and forecasts, and develop high-performing teams. The role is office- or site-based across multiple locations with travel as required.