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Operations Manager
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
We are currently looking for an experienced Operations Manager for my client based in Blackburn on a permanent basis.
As an Operations Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing financial and contractual aspects, ensuring the smooth operation of projects, business development & H&S. You’ll work closely with clients to understand their needs, assist in negotiate agreements, and foster strong, long-term relationships that drive success.
Responsibilities
* You'll be advising and supporting the Sales & Marketing team on cost and value reporting, ensuring required changes are implemented to meet profit targets.
* Prepare, develop and implement commercial strategies for pre and post tender
* Ensure appropriate Leading, mentoring, and managing support teams.
* You'll be ensuring compliance and Client processes to minimise WIP (outstanding cash) and maintain targets within contract and business thresholds.
* Assisting in the preparation of Contract Budget Forecasts, including reviewing margin improvement plans to maximise profitability.
* Financial and commercial control including the production of profit and loss, cash flow, KPI, CVR and Cost to Complete statements.
* Conducting risk analyses to identify, manage, and mitigate contract risks.
* Determination of the scope of work and contractual obligations delivering the work. through the interpretation of contract documents.
* Accountable for contract compliance and performance.
* Prepare and implement contract management processes and procedures.
* Can coherently explain contract conditions that identify variations to contracts.
* Overseeing the procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers to align with Business Director strategies, ensuring adherence to internal governance protocols.
* Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, landlord and building managers.
* Manage contract and price negotiations.
* Providing workstream level input into cash flow and aged debt reporting.
* Implementing new processes as directed by the Managing Director, while identifying and addressing risks in existing processes regarding compliance and suitability.
* Take control of internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with health & safety, statutory, and contractual obligations.
Requirements
* Effective communication, negotiation and Presentation skills.
* Knowledge of work activities undertaken - Administrative and Operational.
* An understanding of all relevant statutory, regulatory and company policies and guidelines.
* The ability and desire to identify opportunities for improvement, and influence change.
* Client focus.
* Relevant Hons Degree level qualification or equivalent.
* Proven experience in a Facilities/Commercial Manager role, ideally in an industrial or Manufacturing sector environment.
* Strong knowledge of hard and soft FM services, including statutory compliance and H&S regulations.
* IOSH/NEBOSH certification desirable.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and contractor management skills.
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