Regional Operations Manager
Manchester
Up to 53,000 + 7,965 Car Allowance + Generous Pension + 25-30 Days Holiday + Flexible Working + Health & Wellbeing Benefits + Career Progression
The Role
* Lead a regional account management team to deliver employer engagement plans and training programmes
* Mentor, coach, and performance manage a team to drive high-performance outcomes
* Support the design and delivery of upskilling, reskilling, and new entrant initiatives
* Manage regional budgets and ensure efficient use of funds for maximum stakeholder value
* Build and grow strong partnerships with employers, providers, and industry stakeholders
* Represent the organisation across the Northern region, supporting major infrastructure and workforce development projects
* Collaborate with wider national teams and contribute to the delivery of strategic skills programmes
* Deliver outcomes aligned with government-backed workforce development priorities and funding frameworks
The Person
* Proven experience in account management, stakeholder engagement, or relationship/business management roles
* Track record of delivering on key accounts and partnerships
* Line management and team leadership experience able to coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
* Exposure to business development and an ability to spot and act on opportunities
* Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset
* Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
* Comfortable managing complex projects and navigating strategic or regulated environments
* Knowledge of training and competence systems
* Confident working with senior stakeholders and representing the organisation at regional level
* Understanding of government-funded skills and training programmes (desirable)
* Experience within the engineering, construction, or training/education sectors is advantageous but not essential
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