Senior Operational Leader (SEO) West & South Yorkshire

Government Recruitment Service; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national government agency in Huddersfield is seeking a Senior Operational Leader to oversee operations in West & South Yorkshire. This role requires strong leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and the capacity to drive performance while engaging with teams and stakeholders. The position is office-based and involves extensive travel across districts, ensuring high-quality outcomes for customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an operational leadership role.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead teams.
• Strong organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive performance across teams.
• Engage and communicate key messages effectively.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Decision making

Operational performance monitoring

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

As part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Operational Delivery you will be at the heart of DWP’s front line operations helping to change peoples lives in our communities from around the 20 million plus customer base.

DWP is responsible for helping people move into employment, supporting pensioners and protecting some of the most vulnerable in our society. We help people lift themselves out of poverty and to stay out of poverty, through work, saving and support. This is a hugely important public service, and our challenge is bigger than ever.

Role and Responsibilities

DWP are looking to fill Senior Operational Leader roles within West & South Yorkshire Districts. These are key roles and we welcome applications from people with strong leadership skills who are energetic and enthusiastic, to deliver exceptional customer service, with quality outcomes for our customers. You will be able to make sound decisions, drive performance, work collaboratively and lead others. A focus on building collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners and organisations to deliver excellent service. Through role modelling positive behaviour and ways of working, you will help DWP continue to be an inclusive place where people can be their best.

Our Senior Operational Leader roles require strong leadership skills in an operational environment. You will monitor and drive performance, lead, coach and empower teams, build and maintain strong strategic relationships and make sound decisions. We value visible leadership, taking a personal lead in engaging with and communicating key messages and implementing corporate change. This is an exciting opportunity for people with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced environment.

Locations, Travel and Working Arrangements

All posts cover multiple offices and therefore will involve extensive travel across each District with occasional travel across West & South Yorkshire Group.

All roles are office based, front facing positions. Hybrid working will not be considered at this time.

Selection Process, Posting and Terms

Successful candidates will be posted to a specific role and will have the opportunity to express a preference as part of the selection process, although final decisions may come down to business need, and the skills and development needs of candidates.

Standard promotion rules will apply, and successful candidates will be placed on the pay scale and terms and conditions of DWP.

As well as filling current roles, we will be looking to create a reserve list for future posts.

Applicant Guidance

All prospective applicants should fully consider the candidate pack before applying.