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As Head of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering both operational compliance and high levels of service delivery. You will ensure our stakeholders are well informed and are responsible for delivering excellent customer service throughout with the support of the Operations. You will directly manage the Operations team and will drive growth and capability across the department and wider business. You will also manage our client relationship and ensure the organisation is meeting its contractual obligations. This position reports directly to the Account Director and requires exceptional leadership, tactical thinking, and strong people skills. Due to the early stages of this business, this role is incredibly broad. The Head of Operations will need to balance the tactical delivery of the operation to a key client, alongside core operational day to day deliverables. The ability to switch between all elements of this function will be key in helping us and our people grow over the coming years.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with the wider team to deliver the Business initiatives and goals
Work closely with the scheduler to ensure all client requested changes are responded to positively and promptly
Represent SPS as a Transport Manager on the Operators Licence and ensure full compliance with DVSA regulations
Ensure the operation is meeting all contractual KPIs
Setting aims, objectives and priorities within the team to deliver key KPIs
Leading, developing and managing the Operations team in accordance with SPS policies and procedures
Representing SPS through engagement with key client representatives, continuing to maintain an excellent partnership in delivering shared objectives
Developing and leading my team through effective communication, active listening, awareness of mental health issues and support and recognition
Engage key stakeholders, working collaboratively to reduce the Accident Frequency rate and enhance safety
Ensuring the core principles of service delivery are fully embedded and the need for continuous change and improvement to ensure SPS continues to thrive is fully understood
Dynamically analysing data both retrospectively and proactively to identify key issues and suggest and implement actions for improvement to ensure continuous improvement of performance
Ensuring day to day collaboration between operational and engineering team members to ensure exceptional service delivery is maintained
Leading and supporting internal and client meetings
Promoting a positive attitude to safety through personal leadership and challenging and championing safety behaviours
Supporting the on-boarding and development of a team who are engaged, talented and high performing
nurturing an innovative and continuous improvement culture
Implementing continuous improvement in service performance to ensure the Business KPIs are always met
Ensure that controls are in place to manage and mitigate risk, providing assurance of compliance to the Transport Managers and Executive team
Maintaining an effective working relationship with recognised trade union representatives and officials
Full compliance with all SPS policies and procedures and statutory regulations
Requirements:
Results-driven and tactically focussed, with a strong ability to get into the detail when necessary
Team player, wholly committed to working with and supporting their peer group and other colleagues to achieve the SPS strategy
Able to work in a demanding operating environment working towards consistent delivery of service performance
5 years in an Operational Leadership role
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Strong organisational and project management skills
Experience of working alongside a Trade Union
UK Driving Licence
Transport Managers, Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
Nice to have:
Experience in the transport sector
Experience of managing a high profile and demanding contract
L5 Operations Manager qualification
Knowledge of transport legislation & licence
H&S qualification or related experience
What we offer:
Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us
Employee retail discount scheme
Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you & family members