UK Operations Manager

Job Description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an Operations Manager for 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 role involves coordinating staff functions and operations to support the organization's goals and strategies.

What You'll Do

1. Provide formal supervision to employees.
2. Monitor staff training and development, conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
3. Oversee recruitment and hiring of new employees.
4. Conduct market research and competitor analysis for partnerships.
5. Negotiate agreements and contracts.
6. Stay updated with industry trends and developments.
7. Prepare and submit short and long-term plans and strategies to clients, utilizing marketing programs to reach targets.
8. Collaborate with internal sales and marketing teams on initiatives.
9. Identify and address partnership challenges and issues.
10. Track and report on key partnership performance and ROI.
11. Apply broad knowledge of the business and integrate your discipline with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree with 5-8 years of relevant experience, or a combination of experience and education.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, performance measurement, and retention.
• Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

Our Values

• RESPECT: Acting considerately, sharing information openly to inspire trust and collaboration.
• INTEGRITY: Upholding commitments to our company, clients, and deals.
• SERVICE: Approaching client challenges with enthusiasm and building long-term relationships.
• EXCELLENCE: Focusing on creating winning outcomes for clients, employees, and shareholders.

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

As a core global business of CBRE, GWS provides end-to-end services across the entire building lifecycle, helping companies improve operations and reduce costs through facilities management, project management, real estate, and sustainability services. We support clients across all industries, from Fortune 500 companies to iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with revenues of $23.9 billion in 2019 and over 100,000 employees. It has been on the Fortune 500 list since 2008, ranked #128 in 2020, and has received numerous industry recognitions.

Application Process

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team. We will contact successful candidates. Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role due to costs and resource considerations. No agencies, please. The job title may vary locally and on contracts.