Permanent

Regional Operations Manager

Berkeley Scott

Swindon, Swindon, SN1 3JU

car allowance, bonus

Posted: 16 September 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 15 October 2026

Ref: 106416

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About the Role

This permanent Regional Operations Manager post with Berkeley Scott covers the South West and South Coast, based in Swindon, with a car allowance and bonus on offer. Reporting to the Operations Director, the successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of Independent School catering contracts, taking full responsibility for operational and financial performance. Working closely alongside site-based management teams, the postholder provides leadership, support and strategic direction to drive service quality and customer satisfaction. Applicants should demonstrate commercial acumen, people development skills and a track record of managing multi-site contracts. The role suits a Senior Operations Manager ready to lead within contract catering.

Senior Operations Manager

South West andamp; South Coast

andpound;60,000 per annum

Car Allowance, bonus

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity in Contract Catering

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Operations Manager to lead a portfolio of prestigious Independent School catering contracts across the South West and South Coast.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with a passion for people development, operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will have full responsibility for the operational and financial performance of a portfolio of Independent School contracts.

You will work closely with site-based management teams, providing leadership, support and strategic direction to ensure every location consistently delivers outstanding service, innovative food offerings and exceptional client engagement

Key Responsibilities

Deliverbudgetedfinancialperformance,includingrevenuegrowthandcostcontrol
Buildandmaintainstrongclientrelationshipswithschoolleadershipteams
Ensureconsistentlyhighstandardsoffoodquality,serviceandhospitality
Identifyopportunitiesforbusinessgrowthandserviceenhancement
Ensurecompliancewithallfoodsafety,healthandamp;safetyandcompanystanda

About You

Previous experience as a Senior Operations Managerandnbsp;or Regional Manager within contract catering

ExperiencewithintheBandamp;Iandnbsp;orIndependentSchoolsishighlydesirable
Strongclientrelationshipandstakeholdermanagementskills
Excellentleadership,coachingandteamdevelopmentcapabilities
FinanciallyastutewithexperiencemanagingPandamp;Laccountability
Highlyorganised,self-motivatedandresults-driven

Whats on Offer

Salary of andpound;60,000 per annum
Car allowance
Performance-related bonus opportunities

If you are an ambitious contract catering professional looking for your next senior leadership challenge, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact.

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