operations manager Remote
Job description
Are you ready to take on an exhilarating role that offers a perfect blend of leadership, innovation, and value-driven initiatives? We are seeking an exceptional Operations Manager for our Estates and Facilities team, and this newly created role could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Your mission as the Operations Manager (Estates and Facilities), is multi-faceted. First and foremost, you will lead a highly capable team in delivering customer-focused, value for money programs alongside management of a multi-million-pound annual budget for grounds cleaning and facilities. In this role you will ensure cost-effective, yet premium services are provided throughout the organization.
Offered on a permanent 36.25hr per week basis you will work hybrid, supporting your customers and colleagues, attending training or meetings at our offices (Boston, Peterborough, Rushden), or across our geography (Midlands , East of England).
This new role will enable you to make a real difference to communities, offering you variety in work through:
- Ensuring our estates meet all legislative, regulatory, and health and safety standards, providing a safe environment for all.
- Delivery of high-quality and cost-efficient grounds and cleaning services.
- Commencing a facilities management operation within our offices and sites.
As a forward-thinking organisation committed to environmental sustainability and customer satisfaction, we are proud to deliver exceptional service to our customers with a clear mission to improving lives within the diverse communities we operate.
To thrive in this role, you must bring relevant experience and a proven track record in contract management. Demonstrable expertise in performance indicators and service level agreements is also essential to deliver excellence in this dynamic position.
If you are an ambitious, proactive leader with a passion for driving innovation and customer satisfaction, we encourage you to apply for this Operations Manager (Estates and Facilities) role.
Join us in shaping a better tomorrow for our company and community. Apply now and be part of our transformative journey!
What you receive from us
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership)
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Free Eye Tests
- Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.
- Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave
- Employee Assistance programme
- Wellbeing Support
- Free flu vaccinations
- Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers
How to apply
Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early.
We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
Vetting Requirements
The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day.
Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.
We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.
