Regional Operations Manager – South Coast - 3 Month Temp to Perm
We’re working with a progressive, UK‑based facilities management business with a strong national presence and a growing portfolio of multi‑site contracts across corporate, retail, and public‑sector environments. They’re looking for a hands‑on Regional Operations Manager to lead and develop a busy regional team, ensuring service excellence, client satisfaction, and commercial performance.
What you’ll do
* Own and run a regional FM portfolio, covering hard and soft services across multiple sites.
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of contract managers and on‑site supervisors.
* Manage regional P&L, control costs, and drive service improvements and commercial uplift.
* Be the primary point of contact for key clients, attending SLAs, service reviews, and strategy meetings.
* Uphold and champion health & safety, compliance, and best‑practice FM standards.
What you’ll bring
* 5+ years in facilities or contract management, with at least 2–3 years in a regional or multi‑site leadership role.
* Solid experience across multi‑site environments (corporate, retail, public sector, or mixed).
* Proven ability to manage service quality, budgets, and client relationships under pressure.
* Strong leadership presence: you’re comfortable mentoring teams, challenging clients, and influencing senior stakeholders.
* Familiarity with H&S, SLAs, KPI reporting, and FM software / systems is highly valued.
What they offer
* A genuine leadership role with real autonomy and influence over a growing region.
* A people‑first culture that values internal development and career progression.
* A competitive salary, contributory pension, and strong company benefits (details shared at interview).
This is an ideal step‑up for an ambitious Contract Manager, Regional Manager, or Operations Manager in FM who wants to move into a broader regional leadership position without jumping into a huge national corporate.