Area Operations Manager The Company 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, but since 2001, we have used our knowledge and extensive experience to design and set up the best and most effective special needs transport organisation in the country. We continue to receive many awards for our service to the sector and stakeholders. We are now seeking an Area Operations Manager to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis and play a primary role in driving our continued success. The Benefits - Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 - Company Pension Scheme (voluntary) - 23 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays This is an unmissable opportunity for an Area Operations Manager with a track record of successful operational management to join our inspirational organisation. You will have the chance to work with a like-minded set of individuals and make a real difference to the lives of children with special educational needs. With your expertise and our vision, we will drive the business forward. The Role As the Area Operations Manager, you will help lead operations across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Reporting to the Area Director, your responsibilities will be to assist in overseeing staff management and making sure systems are in place to support the team and enable our people to thrive at work. You will ensure customer needs are met, staff are managed effectively, contracts and services are managed efficiently, whilst also ensuring the business remains profitable and continues to grow. About You To be considered as the Area Operations Manager, you will need: - Experience of staff management with a proven track record in leading and managing your own team. - Strong examples of where you have personally generated success and satisfaction. - Experience of overseeing the contract management of services. - Highly organised with an understanding of compliance requirements and the ability to plan proactively. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, think quickly, and reprioritise tasks at short notice. - 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, but is not essential. Other organisations may call this role Site Manager, or Service Manager. 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. So, if you’re ready to join the team as our Area Operations Manager, please select the apply button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency