408 Operations Manager jobs in Leeds

Working with a fantastic charity in the south of Leeds, this team are looking to recruit an operations Manager to support their administrative support team on a day-to-day basis. This role will initially be a 6-month FTC but will hopefully be become permanent, fully on site based. As the Operations Manager you will be responsible for strengthening internal systems and to ensure the smooth running and efficiently of the teams. Working across office, support, systems, and all administrative functions to ensure all running smoothly. Key duties will involve:

• To lead and manage operational functions including administrative systems, facilities, and operational resources.

• Ensure all premises are safe, accessible, and well-maintained.
• Oversee contractors, cleaners, repairs, and equipment servicing.
• Ensure utility supplies are maintained
• Ensure policies and procedures are reviewed on the relevant dates

• Working with Policy & Procedure Review Group to update and circulate polices as required
• Ensure staff and Trustees have access to all policies.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire and accessibility

• To work with the General Manager
• Ensuring effective staff communications across all locations, as identified.
• Support events, visitors, audits
• Contribute and take a lead in continuous improvement in services and efficiency.
• Active involvement as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
• Working with General Manager to set and monitor operational expenditure within budget.
• To undertake any other duties requested by line manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to really support and work at the heart of this charity, there will be come travel within role and therefore a car driver with access to a vehicle is essential. The successful candidate will have;

• Proven experience in operational management
• Experience of managing operational budgets
• Good organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Experience of managing administration teams / support staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 or equivalent and digital administration tools including. CRM systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work calmly under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Project management experience
• Experience of managing multiple teams
• Experience of charity governance and reporting requirements
• Experience managing budgets or overseeing contracts

If you have experience of working within the 3rd sector at an operational management level and can commit to this long term role which will hopefully go permanent, please send your CV for review.

Operations Manager
Location: Bradford (BD8)
Salary: SCP 29-33, 39,862 - 44,075 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced operations professional looking to take the next step in your career as a School Operations Manager in Bradford ?

The school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are seeking a proactive, highly organised and skilled Operations Manager to lead on non-teaching functions across the academy. This is a key leadership role within the school, ensuring that HR, finance, administration, ICT, health and safety, catering and estates run smoothly to support high-quality teaching and learning.

About the Role:
As an Education Operations Manager in West Yorkshire , you will provide strong leadership across operational services, working closely with the Principal, senior leadership team, regional and national service departments within the trust. Your role will be crucial in maintaining efficient systems, ensuring compliance, and creating an environment where students and staff can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing HR processes such as recruitment, payroll, absence monitoring and compliance checks
• Managing administrative and reception staff, ensuring efficient and high-quality office services
• Leading on health and safety, maintaining risk assessments, safeguarding checks and compliance records
• Acting as the link between the academy and the trust's central services in HR, finance, ICT and estates
• Monitoring and managing budgets to ensure best value for money in operational services
• Supporting the Principal and SLT with reporting, event organisation and operational planning
• Ensuring effective coordination of school trips, parent evenings and community events

What We're Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable professional with:

• A-Level (or equivalent) plus GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Strong administrative, organisational and IT skills
• Proven experience managing teams and overseeing operational services
• The ability to prioritise, work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Desirable: CIPD or HR qualifications, knowledge of employment law, estates/IT systems, or school-based experience (e.g. Bromcom).

Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an Ofsted-rated 'Good' academy at the heart of the Bradford community. The school offers:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Access to professional development, CPD and career progression within the trust.
• A role where your leadership directly supports student outcomes and staff wellbeing

If you are ready to make a difference as a School Operations Manager in Bradford , apply today with your CV. Adam at Long Term Futures will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Position : Operations Manager, Production Manager

Location : Bradford

Sector : Non-food manufacturing, electrical and mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production

Salary : 50,000 - 60,000

Please note : due to the need for security clearance, we can only consider UK passport holders for this role

About the Role :

Leading a team of about 60 people, you will bring motivation and strategic vision into an electro-mechanical assembly facility.

Taking responsibility for safety. quality, delivery, cost and people, you will ensure that the operation runs to its expected high levels of efficiency

The detail :

• Manage, lead and coach the production team and department leaders
• Track succession planning and staff development through the appraisal and objective setting process.
• Ensure supply of people, parts & equipment for the short, medium and long term
• Define, acquire & manage resource requirements in terms of space, efficiency, manpower, tools & equipment to meet current commitments and future growth requirements.
• To deliver yearly, monthly & weekly revenue plans.
• Create a master production plan
• Develop internal strategy to improve and grow the operations team
• Maintain key performance indicators and operational excellence in line with business objectives.
• Identification of and mitigating action of risk & opportunity within all operational aspects of the business plans.
• Ensure all HS&E requirements are supported, maintained, updated and complied with in conjunction with the HS&E Manager.
• Work with the QA team on issues which arise and drive a quality mindset that is at the forefront of all employee's actions.
• Full responsibility for production team leaders, production operators, stores and production engineering.
• Engage with input to customer bids, generating proposals and submitting costings for existing and new products. Ensure this quoted information for operations translates into reality when the bid converts to a firm order.
• Be the customer and supplier point of contact for escalation outside of the normal communication channels.

About You

• UK Passport holder
• Degree qualified with a good engineering technical background.
• Implementing and sustaining continuous improvement activities within a production environment is essential.
• Experience working within an electro-mechanical environment preferre
• P&L experience would be of benefit.
• Operations management and leadership experience preferably within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience of ERP essential - SAP specific would be of benefit.
• Experience of working within a project.
• Ability to manage specific resolution & improvement projects.
• Experience of delivering business change within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience of business risk management.
• Experience with & implementation of operational excellence tools would be of benefit.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills with the drive and ability to motivate and inspire multi-functional teams to achieve business targets.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure.

What is on offer ?

• Basic salary 50,000-60,000
• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gym)

Key Words : electrical and mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production, Operations manager, production manager, Bradford

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

HandleyJameshavebeenretainedtosourceanexperiencedOperationsManagerto leadamulti-disciplinedteambasedintheUK.

Ourclientisanindustryleadingexpert,partofamultimillion,globalbusinesswithsitesworldwide.Youwillleadthemultidisciplinedteamsonsiteaswellasmanageasmall numberofsmallersiteswithintheUK.

Therolewillfocusonexistingprocessesandimprovements,leadingandmentoring multidisciplinedteamsincludingoperational,engineering,logistics,customerserviceandmanagerial/supervisorsaswellaswastereduction,operationalefficiencyandensuring the implementationofthecompanyvalues,mission,visionandstrategy.

KeyResponsibilities

• Executeoperationsinaccordancewithcompanyqualitymanagement systems(ISO9001)andEnvironmentalsystem(ISO14001)
• Ensuringsmoothrunningofentireprocess,includingresolutionofissues forcustomersinatimelyandcosteffectivemanner
• Developmentofservicemodelsandconceptsincooperationwithstakeholderstoensurecontinuousserviceprovisionforcustomers
• Createandcontroldepartmentalbudget
• Demandplanning
• Leadingandparticipationofmanagementandregionalmeetings
• Responsibleforrecruitment,inductionandretentionofteammembers

KeyCompetencies/QualificationsandExperience

• Operationalleadershipexperiencewithinaprocessrelatedindustryi.e. Chemical,ProcessManufacturing,FMCGetc.
• CommercialorTechnicalDegreewouldbeadvantageous
• Strongcontinuousimprovementexperience
• Provensuccessmanagingandmentoringmulti-disciplinedteams
• Strongcustomer-orientatedviewofthesalesandservice

Thisrolewillsuitaproactive,drivenandambitiousleaderwhoislookingtoowntheir ownandtheirteamsdevelopment,someonewhoiskeentotakeownershipand improveuponcurrentpractices

Inreturnourclientisofferingasalaryofcirca65,000 to 70,000,pluscompanycar,bonus,privatehealthcare,pension.

PleaseapplyviathelinkbeloworcontactStuartTomkinsondirectly.

Operations Manager
Location: Bradford (BD8)
Salary: SCP 29-33, 39,862 - 44,075 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced operations professional looking to take the next step in your career as a School Operations Manager in Bradford ?

The school is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are seeking a proactive, highly organised and skilled Operations Manager to lead on non-teaching functions across the academy. This is a key leadership role within the school, ensuring that HR, finance, administration, ICT, health and safety, catering and estates run smoothly to support high-quality teaching and learning.

About the Role:
As an Education Operations Manager in West Yorkshire , you will provide strong leadership across operational services, working closely with the Principal, senior leadership team, regional and national service departments within the trust. Your role will be crucial in maintaining efficient systems, ensuring compliance, and creating an environment where students and staff can thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing HR processes such as recruitment, payroll, absence monitoring and compliance checks
• Managing administrative and reception staff, ensuring efficient and high-quality office services
• Leading on health and safety, maintaining risk assessments, safeguarding checks and compliance records
• Acting as the link between the academy and the trust's central services in HR, finance, ICT and estates
• Monitoring and managing budgets to ensure best value for money in operational services
• Supporting the Principal and SLT with reporting, event organisation and operational planning
• Ensuring effective coordination of school trips, parent evenings and community events

What We're Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable professional with:

• A-Level (or equivalent) plus GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Strong administrative, organisational and IT skills
• Proven experience managing teams and overseeing operational services
• The ability to prioritise, work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Desirable: CIPD or HR qualifications, knowledge of employment law, estates/IT systems, or school-based experience (e.g. Bromcom).

Why Join?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an Ofsted-rated 'Good' academy at the heart of the Bradford community. The school offers:

• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Access to professional development, CPD and career progression within the trust.
• A role where your leadership directly supports student outcomes and staff wellbeing

If you are ready to make a difference as a School Operations Manager in Bradford , apply today with your CV. Adam at Long Term Futures will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Position : Operations Manager, Production Manager

Location : Bradford

Sector : Non-food manufacturing, electrical and mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production

Salary : 50,000 - 60,000

Please note : due to the need for security clearance, we can only consider UK passport holders for this role

About the Role :

Leading a team of about 60 people, you will bring motivation and strategic vision into an electro-mechanical assembly facility.

Taking responsibility for safety. quality, delivery, cost and people, you will ensure that the operation runs to its expected high levels of efficiency

The detail :

• Manage, lead and coach the production team and department leaders
• Track succession planning and staff development through the appraisal and objective setting process.
• Ensure supply of people, parts & equipment for the short, medium and long term
• Define, acquire & manage resource requirements in terms of space, efficiency, manpower, tools & equipment to meet current commitments and future growth requirements.
• To deliver yearly, monthly & weekly revenue plans.
• Create a master production plan
• Develop internal strategy to improve and grow the operations team
• Maintain key performance indicators and operational excellence in line with business objectives.
• Identification of and mitigating action of risk & opportunity within all operational aspects of the business plans.
• Ensure all HS&E requirements are supported, maintained, updated and complied with in conjunction with the HS&E Manager.
• Work with the QA team on issues which arise and drive a quality mindset that is at the forefront of all employee's actions.
• Full responsibility for production team leaders, production operators, stores and production engineering.
• Engage with input to customer bids, generating proposals and submitting costings for existing and new products. Ensure this quoted information for operations translates into reality when the bid converts to a firm order.
• Be the customer and supplier point of contact for escalation outside of the normal communication channels.

About You

• UK Passport holder
• Degree qualified with a good engineering technical background.
• Implementing and sustaining continuous improvement activities within a production environment is essential.
• Experience working within an electro-mechanical environment preferre
• P&L experience would be of benefit.
• Operations management and leadership experience preferably within a high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Experience of ERP essential - SAP specific would be of benefit.
• Experience of working within a project.
• Ability to manage specific resolution & improvement projects.
• Experience of delivering business change within a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience of business risk management.
• Experience with & implementation of operational excellence tools would be of benefit.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills with the drive and ability to motivate and inspire multi-functional teams to achieve business targets.
• Self-motivated and the ability to work under pressure.

What is on offer ?

• Basic salary 50,000-60,000
• Salary sacrifice-led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle car scheme
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• Holiday purchase scheme which enables employees to purchase an additional week's worth of annual leave each year
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as their cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform that provides employees with discounts with leading brands/retailers
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to internal benefits platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity
• Local discounts and offers (e.g. gym)

Key Words : electrical and mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing and production, Operations manager, production manager, Bradford

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

HandleyJameshavebeenretainedtosourceanexperiencedOperationsManagerto leadamulti-disciplinedteambasedintheUK.

Ourclientisanindustryleadingexpert,partofamultimillion,globalbusinesswithsitesworldwide.Youwillleadthemultidisciplinedteamsonsiteaswellasmanageasmall numberofsmallersiteswithintheUK.

Therolewillfocusonexistingprocessesandimprovements,leadingandmentoring multidisciplinedteamsincludingoperational,engineering,logistics,customerserviceandmanagerial/supervisorsaswellaswastereduction,operationalefficiencyandensuring the implementationofthecompanyvalues,mission,visionandstrategy.

KeyResponsibilities

• Executeoperationsinaccordancewithcompanyqualitymanagement systems(ISO9001)andEnvironmentalsystem(ISO14001)
• Ensuringsmoothrunningofentireprocess,includingresolutionofissues forcustomersinatimelyandcosteffectivemanner
• Developmentofservicemodelsandconceptsincooperationwithstakeholderstoensurecontinuousserviceprovisionforcustomers
• Createandcontroldepartmentalbudget
• Demandplanning
• Leadingandparticipationofmanagementandregionalmeetings
• Responsibleforrecruitment,inductionandretentionofteammembers

KeyCompetencies/QualificationsandExperience

• Operationalleadershipexperiencewithinaprocessrelatedindustryi.e. Chemical,ProcessManufacturing,FMCGetc.
• CommercialorTechnicalDegreewouldbeadvantageous
• Strongcontinuousimprovementexperience
• Provensuccessmanagingandmentoringmulti-disciplinedteams
• Strongcustomer-orientatedviewofthesalesandservice

Thisrolewillsuitaproactive,drivenandambitiousleaderwhoislookingtoowntheir ownandtheirteamsdevelopment,someonewhoiskeentotakeownershipand improveuponcurrentpractices

Inreturnourclientisofferingasalaryofcirca65,000 to 70,000,pluscompanycar,bonus,privatehealthcare,pension.

PleaseapplyviathelinkbeloworcontactStuartTomkinsondirectly.