652 Regional Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead two development management area teams, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused service in determining planning applications.
li>Assist in managing the Development Management Service and lead area teams in planning applications, collaborating with internal and external consultees.
• Oversee professional management of applications from pre-application stage to compliance, adhering to the Council’s constitution and delegation scheme.
< i>Drive the teams to exceed performance targets, maximize income through fees and charges, and implement organizational and policy changes.
• Serve as the lead professional officer at Area Planning Committees, supporting Members in making informed planning decisions aligned with Development Plans and corporate objectives.
• Deputize for senior management, providing support and advice across cases and dealing with complex applications and external contacts.
• Ensure reports and recommendations comply with legal and corporate procedures, addressing objections and weighing planning considerations.
• Attend and present reports at Area Planning Committee meetings, addressing queries from members, objectors, and interested parties.
• Maintain the functioning of Area Planning Committees, ensuring confidence through briefings and training for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Members.
• Represent the Council in public inquiries and hearings, providing expert evidence and handling complaints, investigations, and inquiries.
• Line manage and mentor Principal Planning Officers and their teams, addressing performance and welfare issues.

• Understanding of statutory regulations related to planning and environmental legislation.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

• Operational and managerial experience in local authority planning services and development management.
• Experience in designing and implementing service transformation processes for improvement.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing large teams and service areas.
• Experience in performance management and handling external accountabilities.
• Providing professional advice on complex applications to planning committees.
• Strategic input to policy development and strategy.
• Experience in giving evidence at Public Inquiries/Development Plan Examinations.
• Handling customer complaints and inquiries effectively.

• Degree in planning, geography, or a related subject.
• Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.
• Management qualification ILM 5 or higher.
• Evidence of continual professional development as per professional institute requirements.

• Ability to advise senior management and elected members on complex planning issues.
• Resilient nature with excellent communication skills for public and stakeholder interactions.
• Proficiency in providing professional advice and guidance.
• Attention to detail in decision checking.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.

Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager– Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading facilities services provider who are looking for an Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager ideally within the cleaning or facilities services background to join them in this exciting permanent, full-time role based in Watford, Hertfordshire, who can cover the Luton, Wembley, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead and on the M25 Junction 17 -25.

Why them

The company prides itself on a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. With a long-standing reputation as a trusted provider, it delivers services to a range of clients across multiple locations. The business culture centres on maintaining the highest standards while nurturing a motivated and professional workforce. Staff are considered the greatest asset, with investment in training and development at the core of its values.

Fantastic company package include:

• Salary: A salary of £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
li>Holiday: 28 days of annual leave
• Pension
• Other: Includes a company car and fuel card, laptop and mobile phone, professional development opportunities (including Level 5 Strategic Management training), and a dynamic work environment with genuine growth prospects.

About the role:

As Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager, you will oversee a talented workforce across allocated sites, ensuring high service standards and compliance with relevant legislation. Your responsibilities will include strengthening existing client relationships while driving strategic growth in the region. This is an ideal role for someone based locally, eager to make a tangible impact within a forward-looking organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a flexible, engaged workforce to deliver exceptional service and retain contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and current legislation.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, fostering a supportive working environment.
• Manage operational activities, work scheduling, and staffing levels to meet client requirements.
• Monitor account costs, introduce cost-saving measures, and explore service expansion opportunities.

About You:

As an Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager, this is a great opportunity for a supervisor who is ready to step up into their first manager role.  You will be confident and ambitious professional with experience in supervising/ managing teams and multiple client contracts, ideally within the cleaning or facilities services industry. You excel in communication, planning, and leadership, and can perform under pressure while maintaining a strong customer focus. If you’re seeking to advance your career with a company that values innovation and growth, this is the role for you.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Additional keywords: Area Manager, Facilities,Cleaning industry, Regional Manager,Contract Manager, Workforce, Territory, Client Services,Commercial Cleaning, Multi-Site,Area Supervisor.

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Job Title: Area Registered Manager - Supported Living
Location: Birmingham

Salary: 50,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Area Registered Manager to lead supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex support requirements.

You'll oversee multiple services, ensuring high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and strong team leadership. This role requires CQC registration and a commitment to person-centred, values-led support.

Key Responsibilities

• Register with CQC for one or more services
• Lead and support Service Managers and teams
• Ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Manage budgets, staffing, and service performance
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals
• Drive service development and continuous improvement

About You

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Proven leadership in supported living or adult care
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence required

What's Offered

• 50,000 salary
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life cover (2x salary)
• 24/7 GP access for you and your family
• Retail and supermarket discounts
• Paid DBS
• 500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Ongoing training and career development
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working options

Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference? Apply now.

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Area Manager
Competitive Salary + Executive Benefits (Dependent upon experience)
Multi-Site Responsibility

Our Client

A well-established company operating across the waste, recycling, and resource recovery sector is seeking an Area Manager to oversee several key sites within its national network. Known for its operational scale, commercial resilience, and investment in infrastructure, the business is focused on driving performance and efficiency through ongoing transformation and strong leadership.

The Role

The Area Manager will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of a number of key sites. This senior leadership role includes full accountability for operational performance, team development, and commercial delivery across complex, multi-shift environments.

Key responsibilities include embedding a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, and leading continuous improvement to optimise asset performance. The role will also work closely with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and long-term operational development.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading large teams in processing, manufacturing, or logistics environments. They will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, operational discipline, and the ability to drive results through effective leadership and collaboration. Experience working within regulated industries is highly desirable.

To Apply

This is a senior multi-site leadership opportunity within an ambitious, innovation-driven company undergoing significant expansion. Interested candidates are invited to apply via LinkedIn or through the vacancies page on the Newman Stewart website. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

• Lead two development management area teams, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused service in determining planning applications.
li>Assist in managing the Development Management Service and lead area teams in planning applications, collaborating with internal and external consultees.
• Oversee professional management of applications from pre-application stage to compliance, adhering to the Council’s constitution and delegation scheme.
< i>Drive the teams to exceed performance targets, maximize income through fees and charges, and implement organizational and policy changes.
• Serve as the lead professional officer at Area Planning Committees, supporting Members in making informed planning decisions aligned with Development Plans and corporate objectives.
• Deputize for senior management, providing support and advice across cases and dealing with complex applications and external contacts.
• Ensure reports and recommendations comply with legal and corporate procedures, addressing objections and weighing planning considerations.
• Attend and present reports at Area Planning Committee meetings, addressing queries from members, objectors, and interested parties.
• Maintain the functioning of Area Planning Committees, ensuring confidence through briefings and training for the Chair, Vice Chair, and Members.
• Represent the Council in public inquiries and hearings, providing expert evidence and handling complaints, investigations, and inquiries.
• Line manage and mentor Principal Planning Officers and their teams, addressing performance and welfare issues.

• Understanding of statutory regulations related to planning and environmental legislation.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

• Operational and managerial experience in local authority planning services and development management.
• Experience in designing and implementing service transformation processes for improvement.
• Proven track record of leading, managing, and developing large teams and service areas.
• Experience in performance management and handling external accountabilities.
• Providing professional advice on complex applications to planning committees.
• Strategic input to policy development and strategy.
• Experience in giving evidence at Public Inquiries/Development Plan Examinations.
• Handling customer complaints and inquiries effectively.

• Degree in planning, geography, or a related subject.
• Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) or eligibility for membership.
• Management qualification ILM 5 or higher.
• Evidence of continual professional development as per professional institute requirements.

• Ability to advise senior management and elected members on complex planning issues.
• Resilient nature with excellent communication skills for public and stakeholder interactions.
• Proficiency in providing professional advice and guidance.
• Attention to detail in decision checking.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with partner organizations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork capabilities.

Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager– Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading facilities services provider who are looking for an Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager ideally within the cleaning or facilities services background to join them in this exciting permanent, full-time role based in Watford, Hertfordshire, who can cover the Luton, Wembley, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead and on the M25 Junction 17 -25.

Why them

The company prides itself on a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. With a long-standing reputation as a trusted provider, it delivers services to a range of clients across multiple locations. The business culture centres on maintaining the highest standards while nurturing a motivated and professional workforce. Staff are considered the greatest asset, with investment in training and development at the core of its values.

Fantastic company package include:

• Salary: A salary of £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
li>Holiday: 28 days of annual leave
• Pension
• Other: Includes a company car and fuel card, laptop and mobile phone, professional development opportunities (including Level 5 Strategic Management training), and a dynamic work environment with genuine growth prospects.

About the role:

As Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager, you will oversee a talented workforce across allocated sites, ensuring high service standards and compliance with relevant legislation. Your responsibilities will include strengthening existing client relationships while driving strategic growth in the region. This is an ideal role for someone based locally, eager to make a tangible impact within a forward-looking organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a flexible, engaged workforce to deliver exceptional service and retain contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and current legislation.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, fostering a supportive working environment.
• Manage operational activities, work scheduling, and staffing levels to meet client requirements.
• Monitor account costs, introduce cost-saving measures, and explore service expansion opportunities.

About You:

As an Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager, this is a great opportunity for a supervisor who is ready to step up into their first manager role.  You will be confident and ambitious professional with experience in supervising/ managing teams and multiple client contracts, ideally within the cleaning or facilities services industry. You excel in communication, planning, and leadership, and can perform under pressure while maintaining a strong customer focus. If you’re seeking to advance your career with a company that values innovation and growth, this is the role for you.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

Additional keywords: Area Manager, Facilities,Cleaning industry, Regional Manager,Contract Manager, Workforce, Territory, Client Services,Commercial Cleaning, Multi-Site,Area Supervisor.

This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region’s Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.