Operations Manager

We have an amazing opportunity for an Operations Manager, specifically aligned to our Global Energy sector. The Operations Manager will effectively manage all aspects of offshore client accounts ensuring the scope of work is delivered to the highest standards, whilst ensuring financial, commercial, HSEQ and contractual obligations are achieved and maintained consistently. Opportunities like this don’t come around often so if this sounds like you, then apply today!

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary, plus eligibility for bonus
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
• Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
• Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions

A day in the life of an Operations Manager:

• Act as a role model for subordinates displaying highest levels of personal and professional conduct at all times.
• Operate within the agreed budgetary conditions ensuring the client’s objective is met whilst ensuring optimised initiatives and opportunities for growth are sought and driven.
• Establish and develop an acceptable level of communication with the client providing timely written update reports and presentations where required.
• Demonstrate and exercise a thorough understanding of agreed terms and requirements of the contract and Scope of Work.
• Work on own initiative, to manage client expectations, conducting quarterly contract performance analysis, produce action plans for operational and commercial improvement, be prepared to present and brief internally operating in line with overall financial plan.
• Organise and attend regular contract performance review meetings at frequency in line with client requirements.
• Create and manage clear client offshore visit schedule for all areas of your business ensuring leadership visibility is high.
• Provide weekly operational update to Director of Operations on all matters appertaining to the delivery of the contract.
• Promote excellence in food service and hotel services, setting expectations and ensuring all staff have clear performance goals and development plans in place and supported at all times.
• Manage and develop understanding and compliance of HSEQ, driving positive culture whilst working to achieve a zero injury/incident rate.
• Ensure Aramark employees comply with all its statutory obligations & company standards.
• Ensure Aramark employees comply with all client policies and processes.

You’ll be set up for success if you have:

• Contract catering experience
• Operating at a management level in a similar organisation
• Financial acumen and experience managing a P&L
• IT literate and numerate; able to manage financials, report and forecast
• Strong communicator who is able to build cross function relationships

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk. Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.