Regional Operations Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected government-backed organisation in Teeside is seeking a Regional Operations Manager to oversee workforce development initiatives. This role involves leading an account management team, managing employer relationships, and driving strategic skills programmes. Ideal candidates should have experience in account management, team leadership, and possess strong commercial acumen. The position offers attractive benefits including a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous pension

25-30 days holiday

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or business management roles.
• Track record of delivering on key accounts and partnerships.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional account management team to deliver employer engagement plans.
• Manage regional budgets and ensure efficient use of funds.
• Build and grow strong partnerships with employers and stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Commercial thinking

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Regional Operations Manager – Teeside. Up to £53,000 + £7,965 Car Allowance + Generous Pension + 25-30 Days Holiday + Flexible Working + Health & Wellbeing Benefits + Career Progression.

Are you an experienced operations or account manager with a strong background in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and commercial thinking?

Do you want to play a key role in shaping workforce development across Northern England leading a team of account managers, managing major employer relationships, and delivering high-impact skills programmes?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, government-backed organisation focused on developing a skilled, future-ready workforce for the UK's engineering and construction sectors. Supporting major infrastructure projects and industry transformation, they fund and manage skills programmes to meet current and future demand across technical, craft, and professional roles.

The Role

• Lead a regional account management team to deliver employer engagement plans and training programmes
• Mentor, coach, and performance manage a team to drive high-performance outcomes
• Support the design and delivery of upskilling, reskilling, and new entrant initiatives
• Manage regional budgets and ensure efficient use of funds for maximum stakeholder value
• Build and grow strong partnerships with employers, providers, and industry stakeholders
• Represent the organisation across the Northern region, supporting major infrastructure and workforce development projects
• Collaborate with wider national teams and contribute to the delivery of strategic skills programmes
• Deliver outcomes aligned with government-backed workforce development priorities and funding frameworks

The Person

• Proven experience in account management, stakeholder engagement, or relationship/business management roles
• Candidates need to live in or close to the Teeside area.
• Track record of delivering on key accounts and partnerships
• Line management and team leadership experience able to coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
• Exposure to business development and an ability to spot and act on opportunities
• Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
• Comfortable managing complex projects and navigating strategic or regulated environments
• Knowledge of training and competence systems
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and representing the organisation at regional level
• Understanding of government-funded skills and training programmes (desirable)
• Experience within the engineering, construction, or training/education sectors is advantageous but not essential