9,077 Naval Operations Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop, implement, and refine operational strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee daily operations, including cargo handling, shipping schedules, and inventory management.
• Manage and lead a diverse team of operational staff, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant maritime regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies.
• Monitor operational performance through key metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage operational budgets, forecast expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and other departments to ensure integrated operations.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, shipping lines, and third-party logistics providers.
• Implement and manage logistics technology and systems to optimise workflows.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in operations management within the maritime or logistics industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large teams and complex operational processes.
• Strong knowledge of maritime regulations, international trade, and shipping practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site and remote responsibilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., APICS, CSCP) are a plus.

• Be the primary strategic and operational support point for the Account Director
• Oversee all operational activity across the contract.
• Oversee and fulfil all client reporting activities.
• Manage the team to a transparent set of shared objectives.
• Manage talent recruitment and retention, including training requirements and performance management.
• Drive superior account performance to support the client business and contractual objectives.  Develop short and long term objectives to enhance service delivery levels, measure, deliver and report against these.   
• Ensure full contract compliance on operational, risk, and compliance matters
• Measure the contract’s performance against agreed targets and scorecard compliance
• Lead by example in all supply partner relationships, ensuring all team members are managing and partnering with vendors professionally and efficiently, building best in class relationships.
• Oversee all vendor relationships.
• Ensure State Street – CBRE debt is well managed and maintained to a minimum.  Ensure the same for vendor partners.
• Ensure CBRE’s technology platform is optimised to support the client’s operational needs and commercial value
• Drive forward platform efficiencies within the account platform
• Ensure all account Playbooks are evergreen and meeting the needs of the account
• Provide leadership and day to day management of the infrastructure functions of the business, with functional leads reporting in.  Ensure functional objectives are aligned with the client priorities and the wider functional priorities of CBRE

• The ability to work at pace, dynamically, whilst focussing on core deliverables, with regular re-prioritisation and an ability to deliver under pressure.
• Have worked as a COO or Senior Facilities Manager for a minimum of 5 years in a blue chip corporate or professional service firm
• Experience working in corporate real estate or a facilities management company
• Procurement experience is required
• Demonstrated experience in managing large teams.
• Experience in the areas of H&S and Energy Management a distinct advantage
• Experience in delivering large scale change programmes an advantage
• Skills should include organisational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to lead and support a dynamic leadership team
• Successful track record of working in international corporate businesses

• Provide leadership to ensure that contractual commitments are met and exceeded
• Ensure that opportunities for the strategic development of the contract are leveraged, to deliver increased turnover and profitability, ensure additional services and projects are added
• Ensure business policies and processes are effectively communicated and implemented
• Ensure that contracts provide a healthy and safe working condition and that both CBRE and SJP quality, health and safety policy and process is effectively implemented across both CBRE and subcontractors’ activities, and systems operate to ensure regular review
• Ensure cluster training matrices are up to date and issue training via talent coach
• Identify, track and influence key PMS/KPI and financial performance metrics to deliver required performance in your cluster
• Ensure appropriate audit, and control systems to ensure statutory, policy and contractual commitments are met
• Ensure a customer focus within all areas of operational activities, and that effective relationships are maintained with customer contacts
• Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE  
• Ensure that the contract is resourced by fully competent teams
• Provision of leadership guidance, advice, coaching and direct support, where required to deliver best practice selection, training, assessment, and recognition/reward.
• Support effective business communication through advice, review, and direct contribution to management and team meetings.
• Develop an exceptional partnership with key suppliers to deliver and improve appropriate workplace environments collaboratively
• Implement and monitor cost saving initiatives for the account
• Actively support the success of your BU
• Monitor and identify areas for improvement as a matter of course
• Ensure robust contract reviews are in place across regional teams with check and challenge of detail and are used as coaching and development opportunities
• Identify and act on safety trends and reports to create interventions to protect the business, our people and drive continuous safety improvement
• Measure and track quality at all levels in your region and act where quality standards drop below expectation
• Ensure mandatory processes are in place, and are compliant including but not limited to; line management auditing, QHSE objective setting and tracking, Dynamic RA, H&S scenario training and RIDDOR investigations
• Ensure your team has the skills and motivation to carry out their roles to the best of their abilities
• Be visible and accessible to the team and customer
• Ensure all colleagues within the Region are appraised annually and development plans put in place and followed through
• Ensure all colleagues within the Region have clarity over scorecard targets (where applicable), objectives, continual achievement against these targets or their perceived general performance

• Previous facilities management experience
• Motivational and influencing skills, with high levels of personal integrity
• Organised, able to prioritise and deliver within business critical environments
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical delivery for client satisfaction
• Ability to manage conflict and crisis situations effectively with diplomacy and sensitivity
• BIFM and technical background is desirable

• Be the primary strategic and operational support point for the Account Director
• Oversee all operational activity across the contract.
• Oversee and fulfil all client reporting activities.
• Manage the team to a transparent set of shared objectives.
• Manage talent recruitment and retention, including training requirements and performance management.
• Drive superior account performance to support the client business and contractual objectives.  Develop short and long term objectives to enhance service delivery levels, measure, deliver and report against these.   
• Ensure full contract compliance on operational, risk, and compliance matters
• Measure the contract’s performance against agreed targets and scorecard compliance
• Lead by example in all supply partner relationships, ensuring all team members are managing and partnering with vendors professionally and efficiently, building best in class relationships.
• Oversee all vendor relationships.
• Ensure CBRE’s technology platform is optimised to support the client’s operational needs and commercial value
• Drive forward platform efficiencies within the account platform
• Ensure all account Playbooks are evergreen and meeting the needs of the account
• Provide leadership and day to day management of the infrastructure functions of the business, with functional leads reporting in.  Ensure functional objectives are aligned with the client priorities and the wider functional priorities of CBRE

• The ability to work at pace, dynamically, whilst focussing on core deliverables, with regular re-prioritisation and an ability to deliver under pressure.
• Experience working in corporate real estate or a facilities management company
• Procurement experience is required
• Demonstrated experience in managing large teams.
• Experience in the areas of H&S and Energy Management a distinct advantage
• Experience in delivering large scale change programmes an advantage
• Skills should include organisational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to lead and support a dynamic leadership team
• Successful track record of working in international corporate businesses

Operations Manager

Location: Covering Wiltshire/Swindon

Salary: Depending on Experience £50,000 to £3,000 (Plus Car Allowance ,960)

Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:

• Wagestream – giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.

• Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.

• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families

• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families

• Enhanced retirement leave

• Long service awards

Operation Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Operations Manager to join us in leading a group of services across Swindon. These services are welcoming and friendly environment with dynamic teams that supports a fantastic group of people!

Our Operation Managers are responsible for overseeing the operational management and leadership of a team of Managers and the deliverables of their teams in both regulated and non-regulated services. They are required to empower their managers to lead by example whilst delivering excellent quality of care to the People we Support with a focus of continuous improvement and commercial success.

Our Operations Managers are also responsible for delivering the quality, financial, health and safety, regulatory requirements of a specified geographical area of Voyage Care services and performing to a high standard whilst promoting our ETHOS values in everything they do.

This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

About You

You’d be ideal for this position if you:

• Are an experienced Operations Manager with extensive skills and expertise working in the health and social care sector

• Have a deep understanding of our regulatory requirements and previous experience working alongside the CQC

• Have a proven track record of delivering commercial success in care-related settings

• Are able and willing to travel to our services across the London area

• Are passionate about delivering exceptional care and empowering others to reach their potential

• Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams

• Are proactive and solutions-focused, always seeking opportunities to improve service quality and operational efficiency

• Are an excellent communicator, able to build positive relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, families, and the People we Support

• Are resilient, adaptable, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support, always acting with integrity and professionalism

Why choose us?

We embrace people’s differences and encourage you to Be You, and so long as you’ve got the passion to make someone’s life better, we can give you all the skills and development opportunities you need to build a great career.

We encourage our staff to Grow Together through our excellent training programme, starting at induction and following you through your career, with opportunity for promotion and progression as well as job security in a sector leading organisation.

Don't hesitate to apply today and make a real difference to the lives of the people we're supporting!

All applicants and subsequent job offers will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

Operations Manager

Location: King’s Cross, London (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Is this the role for you?

We are partnering with an innovative organisation operating at the intersection of entertainment, creativity, and AI to recruit a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys building systems, managing projects, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the leadership team to manage the studio’s day-to-day operations — keeping projects on track, coordinating people and processes, and helping to shape how the business runs as it grows.

What you will do:

You will oversee the daily operations of a fast-moving creative studio, coordinating schedules, meetings, and projects while maintaining efficient systems across the business. You’ll take ownership of the studio’s Notion workspace, ensuring projects, tasks, and documentation are well organised and up to date.

The role will involve managing logistics, suppliers, and expenses, assisting with contracts and invoices, and supporting project delivery. You’ll also help to design and implement streamlined operational processes that drive efficiency and collaboration.

Strong project management experience and proven expertise with Notion and AI productivity tools are essential.

What you’ll bring:

You will have 2–5 years’ experience in operations, project management, or a similar coordination role within the creative, media, or tech industry. You’re naturally organised, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs and solve problems quickly.

You’ll have excellent communication and multitasking skills, confidence working with both creative and technical teams, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Proficiency in Notion, AI productivity tools (such as Perplexity), and project management software is required.

A genuine interest in how AI is reshaping storytelling, media, and production will make you a strong cultural fit.

Why apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a small, ambitious team that’s redefining how creativity and technology come together. You’ll play a key role in building the operational foundation of a forward-thinking studio backed by one of the most respected names in entertainment.

Apply now to take on a pivotal role within a cutting-edge creative and AI-driven environment, where innovation and organisation go hand in hand.

Operations Manager

Location: King’s Cross, London (4 days in office, 1 day remote)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Is this the role for you?

We are partnering with an innovative organisation operating at the intersection of entertainment, creativity, and AI to recruit a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys building systems, managing projects, and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the leadership team to manage the studio’s day-to-day operations — keeping projects on track, coordinating people and processes, and helping to shape how the business runs as it grows.

What you will do:

You will oversee the daily operations of a fast-moving creative studio, coordinating schedules, meetings, and projects while maintaining efficient systems across the business. You’ll take ownership of the studio’s Notion workspace, ensuring projects, tasks, and documentation are well organised and up to date.

The role will involve managing logistics, suppliers, and expenses, assisting with contracts and invoices, and supporting project delivery. You’ll also help to design and implement streamlined operational processes that drive efficiency and collaboration.

Strong project management experience and proven expertise with Notion and AI productivity tools are essential.

What you’ll bring:

You will have 2–5 years’ experience in operations, project management, or a similar coordination role within the creative, media, or tech industry. You’re naturally organised, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs and solve problems quickly.

You’ll have excellent communication and multitasking skills, confidence working with both creative and technical teams, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Proficiency in Notion, AI productivity tools (such as Perplexity), and project management software is required.

A genuine interest in how AI is reshaping storytelling, media, and production will make you a strong cultural fit.

Why apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a small, ambitious team that’s redefining how creativity and technology come together. You’ll play a key role in building the operational foundation of a forward-thinking studio backed by one of the most respected names in entertainment.

Apply now to take on a pivotal role within a cutting-edge creative and AI-driven environment, where innovation and organisation go hand in hand.

Operations Manager

£ Attractive Basic Salary + benefits

Fully site based, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Thursday with early finish Friday

Benefits 25 days + 8 BH (33) + Pension + Health Care Scheme + EV Scheme, + company ownership scheme + +

Be at the Heart of Building Something New

Are you ready to take on a rare opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new manufacturing facility from the ground up?

If so, we’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Operations Manager to help establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing and assembly facility.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the commissioning and setup of our new production, assembly and test teams working closely with international transfer teams as operations are consolidated from overseas sites. You’ll also recruit and develop a talented team to deliver world-class results in safety, quality, and delivery.

If you’re motivated by building teams, improving processes, and delivering measurable results in a fast paced, complex electro-mechanical assembly manufacturing environment — this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Key accountabilities as Operations Manager:

• Recruit, manage, and develop a team of Team Leaders, Technicians, and Test Engineers.
• Create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, aligned with lean principles.
• Support the initial transfer of manufacturing from overseas facilities.
• Drive team performance through clear objectives, coaching, and hands-on leadership.

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Achieve key operational KPIs — including On-Time Delivery (OTD) , Out-of-Box Defects (OOB) , Past Due Backlog (PDBL) , and efficiency targets.
• Plan and forecast revenue and costs , ensuring operational budgets are met.
• Oversee inventory management and calibration processes in partnership with Supply Chain and Engineering teams.
• Ensure seamless day-to-day production flow and proactive issue resolution.

Collaborate Across the Business

• Work closely with Procurement, Distribution, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure operational alignment.
• Support audits, manage non-conformance investigations, and maintain top-tier product quality.
• Partner with Customer Service and After-Sales teams to ensure excellent delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

To succeed in this key Operations Management role, you will ideally bring:

• 10+ years’ experience in Operations or Production Management within a technical manufacturing environment (ideally £25M+ turnover).
• Prior experience with manufacturing transfer/s
• Proven success leading multi-skilled technical teams in a cross-functional structure.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety Management and lean manufacturing practices.
• Hands-on experience in electro-mechanical or similarly complex manufacturing environments.
• Degree or HNC in Electronic, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent expereince).
• Passionate about developing people, driving results, and delivering excellence.

If you’re excited by the idea of leading a major operational transformation and building a high-performing team from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link or contact Alison Kemp for further details