Regional Operations Manager

COREcruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in contract catering seeks a Senior Operations Manager to oversee operations across a portfolio of education contracts in Northwest England. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in contract catering within state education, demonstrating outstanding leadership and a commitment to service quality. This pivotal role entails managing a team and developing client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and providing mentorship.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract catering, ideally within state education.
• Outstanding leadership and motivation skills.
• A genuine passion for service and standards.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing a team of Operations Managers and education contracts.
• Involved in contract mobilisations, retention, and development.
• Mentoring and training your senior team.

Skills

Financially astute

Leadership

Client relationship building

Education

Degree in a related field

Job description

Senior Operations Manager - Northwest England - £65,000 + Great Package

We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Manager overseeing a large team and a portfolio of education contracts within a growing Contract Caterer.

This is a pivotal role for the business and requires a senior operator who has extensive experience within state education Contract Catering.

About the role –

• Overseeing an established team of Operations Managers and a portfolio of education contracts
• Contract mobilisations, retention and development are a key part of this role
• Mentoring, onboarding, and training your senior team
• You will be involved in the tender process as the company grows
• Building and developing client relationships

Ideal Senior Operations Manager -

• Contract Catering experience at a senior level is a must, ideally within state education
• A ‘can do’ attitude and a genuine love for catering
• Your passion will be service and standards
• Financially astute
• You will be an outstanding leader, motivator and have a degree of gravitas

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom