Overview
Exeter, Devon
24x7 Group is recognised as the leading provider of specialist education transport for children and young people, particularly those with special educational needs. We have been in the transport sector for many years, and since 2001 our directors have designed and set up the best and most effective special needs transport organisation in the country. We are seeking an Area Operations Director to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis to drive our continued success.
Benefits
* Salary between £35,000 - £40,000
* Attractive Bonus
* Company Pension Scheme (voluntary)
* 20 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
The Role
As the Area Operations Director, you will lead operations across Devon, ensuring customers’ needs are met, staff are managed effectively, and you follow direction from the Group Management Team. You will work with the Senior Group Team to oversee staff management and ensure systems are in place to support your team and enable our people to thrive at work. You will manage contracts and services, while ensuring the business remains profitable and continues to grow and thrive.
About You
* A proven track record in leading and managing your own divisional site
* Strong examples of where you have personally generated success and satisfaction
* Extensive experience of staff management, and some knowledge of recruitment
* Experience overseeing contract management of services
* Experience of service procurement via third party services and tender portals
* Financial management and cost control skills
* Advanced relationship management skills
* Experience in transport management would be beneficial
Other names for the role
Other organisations may call this role Site Manager, or Service Manager.
Equal Opportunities
24x7 Group is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
How to apply
If you’re ready to join the team as our Area Operations Director, please apply using the apply button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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