Operations Manager

Zest4Talent are recruiting an Operations Manager for a growing multisite adventure sports company. You will be primarily based at their site near Salisbury but will be overseeing operational processes for 2 further UK sites. You will be working a 5 day week which will include weekend work during their peak operational periods. A competitive salary of up to £60k pa is on offer.

The ideal person for this Operations Manager role will have the following:

A dynamic and confident personality with exceptional communication skills, you will be highly organised and process driven. You will be an independent thinker with the ability to make decisions and your leadership and influencing skills will be fundamental in driving the team forward in operational excellence. You will have a customer centric approach with an eye on continuous improvement and enhancing operational efficiencies. Previous experience working with and managing budgets is essential.  A background or interest in adventure sport is highly advantageous but not a pre-requisite.

The successful candidate will have a background in Operational management and be part of the Senior Management Team. Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing the company strategy and communicating to the wider operational team
• Working closely with the existing operational manager to ensure continuity and strength-based dissection of key responsibilities.
• Be responsible for the operational budget for the company and forecasting future expenditure to support smooth operational performance
• Ensuring all operational equipment is ordered and fully functional in line with the 12-month usage forecasts across all 3 sites in the UK
• Attending Senior Management meetings to discuss future strategy and plan to implement
• Find successful resolutions to challenges in conjunction with your wider team and keep open lines of communication with the management team
• Working in collaboration with the Team Managers to manage staff rotas and full coverage
• Training and development of staff including working closely with their apprenticeship programme
• Plan and coordinate all recruitment of operational staff

If you feel this Operations Manager could be your ideal next career move, please contact  Zest4Talent without delay for more information and an initial interview.

Zest4Talent are a specialist recruitment agency working on behalf of our clients. Zest4Talent values inclusivity and diversity and are committed to promote equal opportunities for all our candidates. All our consultants are Recruitment and Employment confederation trained and accredited.