Senior Operations Manager
Southampton | Up to £74,000
We're supporting a large RSL with the appointment of a Senior Planned Operations Manager to lead a significant planned investment programme across their housing stock. This is a key role, taking ownership of circa £28m worth of kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, windows and cyclical works across the south of England.
This isn't just about delivering programmes on time and budget. It's about shaping how planned works are delivered, driving value, improving customer experience and building a sustainable, high-performing in-house service.
You'll lead a team of operational managers, trades and supply chain partners, ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and to a high standard.
There's real scope here to influence how services evolve, particularly around in sourcing, performance and long-term asset investment planning.
We're looking for someone who understands the realities of social housing, balancing compliance, customer expectations and commercial delivery. You'll be comfortable managing large budgets, leading teams through change and working closely with senior stakeholders to influence direction.
There is huge investment programme in place investing heavily in their homes and communities, so this role offers the chance to genuinely make an impact at scale, within a values-led organisation.
What will you need:
* Strong technical foundation - recognised construction qualification (or equivalent experience), with solid knowledge of building pathology and statutory compliance.
* Proven leadership in social housing - experience managing large-scale planned works, contracts and maintenance programmes, leading teams and supply chain partners.
* Commercially and operationally sharp - confident managing budgets, analysing financials and delivering programmes within agreed targets.
* Health & safety and people focus - H&S qualified (IOSH/NEBOSH), able to lead safely, communicate effectively and drive team performance aligned to values.
If it's worth a conversation, I'm happy to talk things through in confidence. Please reach out
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