UK Operations Manager

CBRE; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to lead a dynamic team in developing strategic partnerships and enhancing operational efficiencies. This role involves overseeing staff development, conducting market research, and collaborating with internal teams to achieve organizational goals. With a focus on excellence and integrity, you will play a pivotal role in driving performance and fostering long-term relationships. If you are passionate about operations management and have a proven track record in leading teams, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in operations management.
• Experience in staffing, training, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team development and implement strategic relationships.
• Conduct market research and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Staffing and Selection

Training and Development

Performance Evaluation

Market Research

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an Operations Manager on our AkzoNobel contract based in the Midlands/North of England.

About the Role

As a UK Operations Manager, you will oversee the team responsible for developing and implementing commercial and strategic relationships.

This job is part of the Operations Management job function. They are responsible for coordinating staff functions and operations that support the organization's goals and strategies.

What You'll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis for partnerships. Negotiate agreements and contracts. Stay updated with industry trends and developments.
• Prepare and submit short and long-range plans and strategies to clients utilizing available marketing programs to reach nominated targets. Collaborate with internal sales and marketing teams on initiatives.
• Identify and address partnership challenges and issues. Track and report on key partnership performance and ROI.
• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

What You'll Need

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
Our Values

RESPECT: We act with consideration for others' ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration

INTEGRITY: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for

SERVICE: We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities

EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE."

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.

Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please.

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