Are you a proactive and commercially aware Operations Manager?

Do you have a proven track record of successfully managing both onsite & remote teams?

Are you ready for your next challenge, with an innovative company at the forefront of their industry?

Bauer Media Outdoor is one of the leading Out of Home media owners, committed to Creating the Future of Media, Out of Home, with more than 40,000 advertising sites in our portfolio. Our talented team of over 650 people work in 14 locations across the country, creating and delivering some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the UK.

We are seeking a proactive Operations Manager to lead the team at our Birmingham Depot. Our teams cover the posting, cleaning, and maintenance of advertising units across their respective areas. To take on this exciting opportunity we offer a highly competitive salary of up to £58,200 per annum, flexible working hours around the commitments of the role and a whole host of company benefits

So, if you are a strong Operations Managers who has a proven track record of managing a multi-skilled workforce, preferably including field based employees, and a fair and motivational leader who’ll will work hard to foster a positive and proactive team culture that feels authentic, then Bauer Media Outdoor could be the place for you to take your career forward.

What you’ll be doing

As the Operations Manager you’ll have overall responsibility for the day to day running of the depot and will be required to ensure performance and compliance requirements are delivered. This includes leading the teams and coordinating all operational activities across the region. Your role is to set and maintain the company’s standards, to be forward thinking and look at opportunities for improvement both within our branches and across the wider Delivery Department.

Day to day responsibilities include

Ensuring that all operational work within the branches is issued and completed on time and to the strict service level agreements as outlined in our various contractual agreements.
Building, maintaining and strengthening client relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitoring all operations activities to ensure productivity targets are achieved with a proactive approach to compliance and efficiency, including Construction activities.
Conducting regular audits to ensure that the objectives of quality and consistency of work completed is achieved.
Leading a culture of safety across the team ensuring that steps are proactively taken to ensure compliance with the company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Managing operating costs and expenditure as part of the Branch budget, working with the Head of Delivery.
Managing recruitment of new team members and supporting the Team Leaders with induction and training.

Leading the team, including target setting, regular one-to-ones, performance and development reviews and general management of individual team members.
Motivating and ensuring the team remain client focused and flexible in accommodating new client and product needs.

Who are you?

You will have proven experience managing a multi-skilled workforce, an ability to get the best out of your teams. You’ll be a fair and motivational leader, who’ll work hard to foster a positive and proactive team culture that feels authentic and have a genuine interest in the development of your team. You’ll be quick to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as councils in Birmingham, and internally in Bauer Media Outdoor.

You’ll also have:

Excellent verbal and written communications skills
High level of computer literacy
Empowering and supportive characteristics
Budget management experience
High level of numeracy
Project management and operational planning experience
An organised and efficient approach

What’s in it for you?

We offer a great team to be a part of, a home for your individuality, as well as a place to bring fresh ideas and to grow and develop. We have a fun and informal culture while also being a future-facing business that wants to make a difference. So, Bring you. Shape us!

A Salary of £50,000-£58,200 per annum
Company car or Car allowance depending on your preference
Annual performance related bonus
Flexible working
25 day holidays plus bank holidays
Company Pension Scheme paid up to 8%
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Travel/season ticket loans and a whole host of discounts across 100’s of retailers
Social events

Sound like the job for you? Why not apply today?

At Bauer Media Outdoor, we are committed to treating everyone with fairness and respect, regardless of their race, gender, age, ethnicity, background, sexual orientation, disability, or any other differences. We work hard to foster an inclusive environment, a place you can be yourself. If you're interested in joining us to shape the future of out-of-home we would love to hear from you!

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