
Regional Operations Manager
£45,000.00
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£50,000.00
Permanent
Job Details
London, ENG
£50,000.00
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£45,000.00
On-Site
Job Title: Regional Operations Manager
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Role Overview
We are recruiting for an experienced Regional Operations Manager to oversee facilities management services across a portfolio of sites in either the London or West Midlands region. This role carries full P&L accountability and requires a strong balance of client relationship management, operational excellence, and financial stewardship.
The successful candidate will ensure all contractual, technical, and compliance obligations are met, while driving service delivery to the highest standards across health & safety, statutory compliance, and planned maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all sites in your portfolio meet the highest standards of health & safety, statutory compliance, maintenance, commercial compliance, SLA and KPI delivery.
Deliver, maintain, and monitor a planned preventative maintenance programme, aligned with contractual obligations.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships, providing clear updates, and identifying opportunities to improve contract performance.
Lead and support issue resolution in collaboration with internal teams and client stakeholders.
Provide effective financial management, including the development and monitoring of annual budgets across all sites in scope.
Conduct regular audits and reviews, including:
Monthly performance reviews with Contract Managers
Spot checks on contractor tasks and self-monitoring inspections
Reviews of tenant policies and FM variations
Quarterly reviews of contingency arrangements
Annual reviews of disaster recovery, fire and evacuation procedures, access controls, and operational methods.
Oversee daily operational reporting, issue tracking, and helpdesk instructions.
Attend and contribute to regular management, tenant, and operational meetings.
Undertake weekly site visits and walkarounds, ensuring standards are consistently upheld.
Health & Safety
Lead by example in fostering a positive health & safety culture across all operations.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and professionalism, ensuring diverse teams feel valued and engaged.
Key Competencies
Agile, reliable, and innovative in approach
Strong focus on customer satisfaction
Integrity and accountability in decision-making
Collaborative leadership style
Ability to simplify complexity and drive continuous improvement
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Strong communicator with proven ability to influence at all levels
Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, negotiation, and contract management
Demonstrated experience managing PFI or complex FM contracts, with a clear understanding of performance measures
Good working knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance frameworks
Proven expertise in water hygiene management (desirable in healthcare settings)
Ability to lead and inspire operational teams to deliver results
Experience in managing and coordinating a diverse supply chain
Strong financial planning and reporting skills
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
Degree, HNC, or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Technical expertise in building services engineering
Specialist knowledge in water hygiene/Legionella control
At least 5 years of senior operational management experience, ideally within PFI or healthcare-related FM
Demonstrable success in profit accountability and business growth
Experience in implementing operational and organisational change initiatives