Are you a proactive and commercially aware Operations Manager? Do you have a proven track record of successfully managing both onsite & remote teams? Who are we? Bauer Media Outdoor is one of the leading Out of Home media owners, committed to Creating the Future of Media, Out of Home, with more than 40,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 650 people work in 14 locations across the country, creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK. Our Depot teams cover the posting, cleaning, and maintenance of advertising units across their respective areas, as well as some Construction activities. We are looking for a strong Operations Managers to lead our Dartford Depot and is able to commit to a fixed term of contract of 12 months. You should have a proven track record of managing a multi-skilled workforce, preferably including field based employees, and is a fair and motivational leader who’ll will work hard to foster a positive and proactive team culture that feels authentic. To take on this exciting opportunity we offer a highly competitive salary of up to £51,000 per annum, flexible working hours around the commitments of the role and a whole host of company benefits What you’ll be doing As the Operations Manager you’ll have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the depot, this includes leading the teams and coordinating all operational activities across the regions. Your role is to set and maintain the company’s standards, to be forward thinking and look at opportunities for improvement both within our branches and across the wider Delivery Department. Day to day responsibilities include Ensuring that all operational work within the branches is issued and completed on time and to the strict service level agreements as outlined in our various contractual agreements. Building, maintaining and strengthening client relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Monitoring all operations activities to ensure productivity targets are achieved with a proactive approach to compliance and efficiency, including Construction activities. Conducting regular audits to ensure that the objectives of quality and consistency of work completed is achieved. Leading a culture of safety across the team ensuring that steps are proactively taken to ensure compliance with the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures. Managing operating costs and expenditure as part of the Branch budget, working with the Head of Delivery. Managing recruitment of new team members and supporting the Team Leaders with induction and training. Leading the team, including target setting, regular one-to-ones, performance and development reviews and general management of individual team members. Motivating and ensuring the team remain client focused and flexible in accommodating new client and product needs. Who are you? You will have proven experience managing a multi-skilled workforce, an ability to get the best out of your teams. You’ll be a fair and motivational leader, who’ll work hard to foster a positive and proactive team culture that feels authentic and have a genuine interest in the development of your team. You’ll also have: Excellent verbal and written communications skills High level of computer literacy Empowering and supportive characteristics Budget management experience High level of numeracy Project management and operational planning experience An organised and efficient approach What’s in it for you? We offer a great team to be a part of, a home for your individuality, as well as a place to bring fresh ideas and to grow and develop. We have a fun and informal culture while also being a future-facing business that wants to make a difference. So, Bring you. Shape us! A Salary of £51,000 per annum Company car / Car allowance Annual performance related bonus Flexible working 33 paid holidays inc. bank holidays Company Pension Scheme paid up to 8% Healthcare Cash Plan Life Insurance and group income protection scheme Cycle to work scheme Travel/season ticket loans and a whole host of discounts across 100’s of retailers Social events Sound like the job for you? Why not apply today? At Bauer Media Outdoor, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. We support reasonable adjustment requests from candidates and employees. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home If you require this job advert in a different format or need any adjustments to support your application let us know