Regional operations Manager. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Rise Technical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Regional Operations Manager in Manchester to lead a regional account management team. The ideal candidate will have strong account management skills and experience in stakeholder engagement. The role offers a salary of up to £53,000 with additional benefits, including a generous pension and flexible working options. This position is pivotal in driving high-performance outcomes and building partnerships with employers.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous pension

Flexible working

Health & wellbeing benefits

Career progression

25-30 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in account management or relationship management roles.
• Track record of managing key accounts effectively.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver employer engagement plans.
• Mentor and performance manage to achieve outcomes.
• Manage regional budgets effectively.

Skills

Account management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Business development

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Knowledge of training systems

Job description

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

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
• 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