Operations Manager

Brackenberry

  • Swindon
  • £40.04-53.95 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of an Operations Manager, on a 6-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.Rate of Pay: £40.04 - £53.95 per hourResponsibilities:
  • Lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of the councils housing and corporate repairs service.
  • Oversee staffing, budgets (c.£10m), and equipment to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Manage large-scale repairs and maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Lead on procurement and contract management of maintenance providers.
  • Support operational teams and front-line operatives, being present on site 4 out of 5 days.
Requirements:
  • Strong knowledge of building construction, property maintenance, and housing standards.
  • Proven track record of leading operational teams in a housing or local authority environment.
  • Experience managing high-value budgets and resources.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive service improvements.
Essentials:
  • Ability to work primarily on site (4 days per week minimum).
  • Demonstrable experience in housing repairs, construction, or property maintenance.
  • Solid experience in managing contracts and procurement.
Please note:
  • You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
  • You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.#OR12057

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