Regional Operations Manager

Manchester Arndale; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Regional Operations Manager responsible for overseeing Technical Services and multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing teams and delivering high-quality service. This role requires strong leadership skills, customer relationship management, and financial oversight to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction. The position offers opportunities for career development within a vibrant corporate environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading TFM services and managing a team of around 50 employees.
• Sound financial knowledge regarding budgets and P & L accounts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills - proven record of developing high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the operational delivery team of approx. 2 Managers and 50 operatives.
• Ensure high quality service in the corporate environment.
• Oversee improvements in service delivery performance and client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Integrity

Health and Safety knowledge

Financial management

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Working Days: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:30 but as this is an operations role times/days can change for business needs

Role Overview:

You will be managing the Technical Services, Cleaning services, Porterage, Accommodation services, Reception Services, Helpdesk, Security, Waste management and other ad hoc areas of FM service delivery as required by our client. Responsibility for the operational delivery team of approx. 2 Managers and around 50 operatives. Responsible for approx. 5 locations situated across Croydon, Plymouth, Weymouth, Gloucester and Swansea.

The role includes ensuring a high presence in the day-to-day running of the sites, including the provision of a consistently strong link with the customer, guaranteeing appropriate and responsive reaction to address all client requests. This is an active and visible role requiring excellent customer relationships and supplier management skills. Working as part of a team within the business, as Regional Operations Manager you will be expected to positively contribute to the performance of the business by engaging in a culture of first-class customer care in a highly corporate environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and manage the team to provide the highest quality of service in this corporate environment
• Lead and maintain account development plans, as well as supporting the change management process and associated Service Levels Agreements (SLAs) ensuring risks are mitigated
• Client retention through pro-actively developing and building client and customer relationships
• Oversee and lead improvements to service delivery performance, collation and provision of all required reporting, contract administration and support the contract management team
• As a direct point of contact with the client you will be used to building and maintain relationships, acting in a pro- active and professional manner with the ability to solve problems and think on your feet
• Oversee all of the FM Operations across all the southern regional hub, ensuring all locations are being managed as required to ensure the effective delivery of services to all locations in line with the contract deliverables
• To provide leadership on all IFM service delivery and act as a subject matter expert for service delivery for a total IFM offer
• Support the Division in the development of business strategy in line with current and emerging client needs to deliver significant business grow within the UK
• To implement and maintain business improvement and process improvement into all areas
• Lead the team and take responsibility when needed, act with initiative, demonstrate energy and enthusiasm

The Successful Candidate:

• You will have extensive experience in leading TFM services and managing a team of around 50 employees
• Ensure a first-class service is provided at all times
• Ability to manage KPIs across all areas of responsibility to achieve the best performance practice
• A good understanding of Health and Safety, NEBOSH qualifications preferred
• Demonstrate strong personal integrity
• Strong leadership style with a focus on supporting and developing employees
• Continuous professional development in industry/specialism
• People management experience within a diverse business environment
• Demonstrated Leadership skills - Proven record of developing and coaching high-performance teams.
• Overall responsibility for provision of effective client operational reporting and also KPI performance reporting
• Joint lead of operational performance meetings, with the client team
• Sound financial knowledge regarding budgets, P & L accounts and stocks and staffing spends
• Ability to demonstrate customer focus and to effectively manage positive relationships with the client
• High level of planning and organisational skills
• You will have direct contact with the client so immaculate personal presentational is key
• Non-front line security licence is preferred, but can be arranged for successful candidate.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.