Central Operations Manager

Central Operations Manager Worthing, West Sussex Full time, Temporary – 9 Month fixed term contract/Maternity Cover Up to £40,000 per year (pro rata) plus a £5,000 performance-based bonus (paid annually – pro rata depending on length of contract) Led by Kim, you’ll spend your time overseeing the daily management of operations for our Field Support Team; Emily, Abbie, Tara and Issy, and our Resource Planner; Becca. Externally, they pride themselves on being a flexible team that manages the workload without compromising on quality. Internally, they are a supportive group that values collaboration, individuality, and open communication. If you choose to join their team, you’ll bring strong communication, collaboration and a high level of leadership and support. You’ll be directly responsible for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the field team daily operations, remote workforce scheduling and our business processes. You’ll manage the support desk for a remote workforce, ensuring seamless communication, timely responses and collaboration across all teams to maintain an excellent standard of care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, then we’re ready for you. What can we offer you in return? * Balance & Support Annual Leave - Starting with 23 days, increasing to 25 after one year, and rising by one day each year up to 28 days (dependant on contracted hours) (this will need to be amended if dependant on role, part time/full time/department) Company Sick Pay Scheme Enhanced Family Leave Learning & Development Apprenticeship Schemes Career Development Opportunities Bluecrest Academy for Aspiring Managers Leadership Development Programme 24/7 Learning Library – accessible for everyone Financial & Lifestyle Salary exchange pension Employee Charity Sponsorship Scheme Retail and Leisure Discounts Home Office Allowance Sophos @Home Protection Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellbeing Discounted Gym Membership Cycle to Work Scheme Four Free Health Assessments per year for yourself, family or friends 50% Off Additional Health Tests Life Insurance *After qualifying period & subject to terms and conditions and/or eligibility. Your day-to-day duties will include.. Designing, implementing, and continuously reviewing our operational policies and procedures to improve efficiency and productivity Leading and overseeing daily operations across multiple service areas, ensuring processes are efficient, well-coordinated, and compliant Managing and supporting a diverse team, including remote and field-based staff, fostering a culture of accountability, compassion, and continuous improvement Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics to identify trends, drive improvements, and ensure services remain well-led and person-centred Collaborating cross-functionally with clinical, administrative, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards Identifying and mitigating operational risks, maintaining robust incident reporting, risk assessments, and contingency planning Championing continuous improvement initiatives, embedding quality assurance processes and promoting innovation in service delivery Preparing and presenting operational performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting achievements, risks, and improvement plans Implementing and managing tools and technologies to facilitate remote work and ensure effective communication and collaboration Developing strategies to engage and motivate remote employees, fostering a positive and productive work environment Resolving remote work challenges, including technology access, communication barriers, and service continuity issues Ensuring field support coverage 7 days a week, between 6am and 10pm, to uphold safe and responsive care delivery standards Developing and implementing resource planning strategies to ensure optimal allocation of resources across our national team of over 140 staff members Forecasting future resource needs, aligning workforce planning with business growth and project timelines Maintaining and optimising resource planning systems, ensuring data accuracy and usability Providing training and guidance on resource planning tools and processes, promoting consistency and capability across teams Preparing and presenting regular reports on resource utilisation and planning to senior management Monitoring and analysing resource utilisation to identify areas for improvement and ensure efficient use of resources Participating in the on-call rota, ensuring operational leadership and support outside of standard working hours The hours 37.5 hours per week These hours can fall any times between 6am and 10pm These hours can fall any days between Monday and Sunday Hours will be allocated to you based on requirements/need On call hours will be required on a rota basis for this role Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office (Tuesday and Wednesday) Full time, Temporary Maternity Cover contract – 9 months minimum with the possibility of extension. #J-18808-Ljbffr