Senior Operations Manager - Req25027

Job title:Senior Operations Manager – PO3

Salary:  £38,295.96 to £41,496.00

Hours: 37 hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: Depots in Seacroft, Pottery Fields, Henshaw, and Merrion House.

Are you ready to embark on your next career adventure? Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact and thrive in a collaborative team environment? We invite you to be a part of our dynamic and dedicated team, driving the transformation of critical services within Highways and Transportation.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you

As Senior Operations Manager, you will bring to the role:

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Strategic thinking and a passion for driving change and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT Skills.
• Adept at cultivating collaborative relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.

About the role 

Join us in our mission to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our Direct Labour Organisation (DLO) service areas, leading to substantial cost savings and increased revenue opportunities. As Senior Operations Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Highways' services, working closely with service managers on the Highways Maintenance Project Revitalisation (HMRP) to chart our strategic course. Our DLO team is responsible for the continuous maintenance and development of the highway infrastructure within the Leeds City Council boundary.

What we offer you

We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

Read our guidance for further advice. Please check your information carefully and ensure you complete all sections before submitting your application. 

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact:

• Daniel Harrison (Group Operations Manager) at 0113 378 7229
• Daniel Cullum (Principal Operations Manager) at 0113 535 0715

The development and production of business cases and other programme / project documentation to support the efficient operation of the Highways and Transportation Service.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. Leeds City Council is ranked 70 on the Stonewall Equality Index 2023. We are also an age-friendly employer, a Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Leader.

All new Leeds City Council appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
 
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job Description

Job purpose 

To support the Group Operations Manager with the successful delivery of major projects and work programmes within Highways and Transportation. 

To support and contribute to the successful delivery of the Highways and Transportation Service Improvement Plan and business development opportunities. 

To ensure that project and scheme objectives are delivered on time, within budget and to expected levels of quality.

To engage with partners and other stakeholders to gain agreement and commitment to delivering change, co-operation, and resources to successfully deliver service improvements.

Responsibilities:

To manage and support the Group Operations Manager:

• Project planning and the production and management of programmes, projects and work stream plans.
• Effective update, configuration, change management and version control of programme and project documents. 
• The identification and capturing, recording, classification, monitoring and reporting of programme, project and work stream issues and risks.
• The identification, monitoring, tracking and capturing of programme, project and work stream benefits.
• Preparation of briefings, reports, publicity and other materials, and the presentation of these in ways that meet the needs of different audiences.
• Supervise the ordering and requisition of goods, maintaining budgetary records, expenditure details and information relating to purchases and orders.
• Delivery of change through analysing current practice and recommending improvements.

To support and contribute:

• To projects within the Highways and Transportation Service Action Plan, using appropriate project management methodologies.
• To meetings, workshop, workgroups including:
• Agenda planning and preparation.
• Attendance, contributing and minuting.
• Managing the forward plan.
• Manage competing priorities, ensuring consistency of approach with a key focus on delivery and quality.

To ensure that:

• Kept abreast of developments, internal and external, which have implications for the Highways and Transportation Service and the wider partnerships.
• Carry out all assignments with minimum direct supervision and in accordance with specified work programmes, project briefs, and timetables.
• Undertake line management and matrix management as required.
• Work within all relevant policies, procedures and systems.
• To participate in appraisal, training and development activities as necessary to ensure up to date knowledge and skills.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure equality for all working in an anti-discriminatory manner, upholding and promoting the values, standards and equal opportunities of Leeds City Council. 

The duties outlined are not meant as an exhaustive list and will also comprise any other duties within the spirit of the post commensurate with the job evaluation outcome for this post.