Operations Manager Jobs in Bristol

6 open positions found · Salary range: From $10

Data Centre Operations Manager

NETWORKING PEOPLE (UK) LIMITEDBristol, England, UK

From $12/yr

Contract: Data Centre Operations Manager Start Date: ASAP (On completion of background check completion) Duration: 12 months Location: Bristol Rate: £500-£600 a day (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Reference: 20940 About the role Contract for an experienced Data Centre Operations Manager to join a project working on a large global financial services client project. End-to-end ownership of the safe, secure and reliable operation of companies data centre facilities and critical infrastructure, keeping the platforms behind its global financial services running without interruption. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who has run mission-critical environments, delivered complex projects inside live sites, and can move comfortably between the plant room, the project table and the boardroom. Over the contract you'll stabilise and strengthen operations, lead change and migration activity, and leave behind clear standards, governance and a capable team. Key responsibilities Data centre and critical facility operations * Own day-to-day operation, availability and performance of data centre facilities, including power, cooling, fire, controls, BMS/EMS and base-building systems. * Maintain target uptime through disciplined change control, risk assessment and method-of-procedure review for all critical works. * Manage capacity across power, cooling and whitespace, forecasting demand and flagging constraints early. * Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programs, defect management and lifecycle planning for mission-critical equipment. * Own and enforce data centre standards covering whitespace, containment, structured cabling, IT deployment and decommissioning. Incident management and resilience * Lead 24x7 incident response for facility events, coordinating technical teams, vendors and stakeholders through to resolution and root-cause review. * Strengthen business continuity and resilience planning, including testing of failover, generator and UPS systems. * Apply ITIL-aligned incident, problem and change management practices across the facility environment. Projects, migrations and change * Plan and deliver infrastructure projects inside live operational environments, including fit-outs, power and cooling upgrades, relocations and decommissioning. * Provide technical and strategic advice on data centre migrations and consolidation, balancing delivery timelines with operational risk. * Support commissioning and handover of new capacity, ensuring sites are operationally ready before go-live. Vendors, commercials and governance * Manage facility maintenance contractors, colocation providers and specialist vendors against clear SLAs, KPIs and governance rhythms. * Develop and own OPEX and CAPEX forecasts, budget tracking and business cases for investment. * Produce regular reporting and present to senior leadership on operational performance, risk, safety and strategic initiatives. Safety, security and compliance * Champion a safety-first culture and manage WH\&S obligations across all site activities, including electrical safety and contractor permits. * Oversee physical security controls, access management and audit readiness in line with financial services regulatory and information security requirements. Leadership and stakeholders * Lead, coach and develop internal staff and contractor teams, building capability that lasts beyond the contract term. * Work across a matrix of technology, risk, property and business stakeholders to keep operational goals aligned. About you Essential * Significant experience (8+ years) in data centre operations, with at least 5 years in a management role across enterprise, colocation or hyperscale environments. * Strong working knowledge of critical facility systems: HV/LV electrical, UPS, generators, mechanical cooling, fire suppression and BMS/EMS. * Proven track record delivering construction, fit-out or migration projects within live sites without impact to availability. * Experience setting and managing SLAs, KPIs and contractor panels, with sound commercial and budget management skills. * Hands-on incident leadership, with the ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure. * Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to executives, customers and technical teams. * Solid understanding of H\&S legislation and safe work practices in critical environments. Desirable * Tertiary qualification in IT, engineering or business; an MBA or equivalent is well regarded. * Industry certifications such as DCPRO Critical Operations Professional or Data Centre Design. * High voltage operations and switching training. * ITIL certification or strong experience applying ITIL processes. * Experience with DCIM tooling and data analytics or dashboarding (for example, Power BI). * Background in cyber security, risk management or regulated industries such as financial services or Defence. * Experience in a large, matrixed organisation spanning multiple sites or regions. Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. LNKD1_UKTJ

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Team Manager - Operations Support

St. James's PlaceBristol, England, UK

From $28/yr

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes. At a glance: Location: Bristol or Cirencester with travel across the South Workplace Type: Hybrid 3 Days in location with flexibility Employment Type: Permanent Seniority: Mid-Senior Level The role: Due to internal movement, we have a rare but exciting opportunity, known internally as Manager Operations Support, to lead a nationally distributed Operations Support Team that keeps multiple locations running effectively while providing operational and administrative coordination to business leadership groups. This is a highly visible role responsible for people leadership, location operations, and business support, with the opportunity to shape how teams work, improve processes, and support business delivery across the UK. Who we're looking for: Someone who leads with clarity, communicates openly, and supports teams to perform at their best. Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Resilience and the ability to remain calm, focused, and effective when managing change \& competing priorities, and able to navigate challenges with confidence and a solutions-focused mindset. What you'll be doing: * Set priorities and expectations to support business objective * Responsible for ensuring SLA’s are consistently achieved across location related tasks (such as switchboard) and admin support * Handle resources to maintain operational continuity across locations * Handle temporary staffing budget including monitoring, reconciliation, and forecasting * Build strategic awareness by working closely with collaborators to align team priorities * Lead team meetings and business updates to create trust, collaboration, and idea sharing * Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve partner and client experience * Communicate business change clearly and support teams through delivery changes * Ensure processes and procedures are in place, reviewed, and effective * Lead performance reviews and support promotion and development planning * Contribute insight to corporate decision making * Coach and mentor colleagues across the wider community Essential Criteria * Experienced people management and leading team performance * Experience leading operational change, projects, or continuous improvement initiatives * Experience of operational delivery across multiple locations * Experience in managing an operational team to ensure SLAs are met and workflow is managed effectively * Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to balance opposing demands Desirable Criteria * Experience working in financial services or regulated environments * Experience using management information to support decision making Special Requirements The successful person must be able and willing to travel to multiple SJP Locations. What's in it for you? We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts. We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including: * Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay) * Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit) * 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service) Reasonable Adjustments We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box. What's next? If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.

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HR Operations Manager 12 month Fixed Term Contract

CMS UKBristol, England, UK

From $25/yr

HR Operations Manager The HR Operations Manager leads the delivery of HR Administration and HR Operations services across CMS, ensuring services are delivered consistently, compliantly and in line with business priorities. Working closely with HR Business Partnering teams and Centres of Excellence, you will help create a joined-up and responsive employee experience across the firm. This role has responsibility for the HR Operations team and plays a key part in the effective management of HR systems, processes, data and third-party providers. You will use insight, operational expertise and a continuous improvement mindset to enhance service delivery and support colleagues and managers throughout the employee lifecycle. What you'll do Lead the delivery of HR Administration and HR Operations services across the firm, ensuring work is completed accurately, consistently and in line with policy and regulatory requirements. Oversee employee lifecycle administration and Workday processes, maintaining effective operational controls and high service standards. Manage, coach and develop the HR Operations team, fostering a collaborative and customer-focused approach. Partner with HR Business Partnering teams and Centres of Excellence to ensure services are aligned, integrated and responsive to business needs. Manage and optimise Workday and associated HR technologies to improve efficiency, data quality and user experience. Use HR data, reporting and metrics to assess service effectiveness, identify trends and inform improvements. Manage relationships with third-party providers, monitoring service levels and ensuring value and performance expectations are met. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, reviewing processes and implementing enhancements to increase efficiency, consistency and service quality. Support the development and maintenance of HR operational procedures, controls and governance frameworks. What you'll bring Essential We're looking for someone who can demonstrate: Experience leading HR Administration and/or HR Operations services within a complex organisation. Strong knowledge of employee lifecycle administration, operational HR processes and service delivery standards. Experience managing, coaching and developing teams, including supporting colleagues through periods of change. Confidence using HR systems, data and insights to improve processes, enhance the colleague experience and monitor service performance. The ability to build effective working relationships across HR teams and wider stakeholder groups. A continuous improvement mindset and experience streamlining processes and services. Clear and pragmatic communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Desirable It Would Be Beneficial If You Also Bring A CIPD qualification or equivalent HR operations, HR administration or service delivery experience. Experience using Workday or similar HR information systems. Experience managing third-party suppliers and service level agreements. Experience developing or maintaining HR standard operating procedures, controls or administration frameworks. Experience using HR metrics, reporting or dashboards to support decision-making and service improvement. What’s in it for you? Benefits We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include: * Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually) * Flexible, hybrid working policy * Generous bonus scheme * Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service) * Holiday exchange scheme * Private medical insurance * Enhanced parental leave * Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards \& Benefits page on our website. Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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Operations Manager

Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B CorpBristol, England, UK

From $85,000/yr

Location: Bristol Sector: Specialist Construction / Design \& Build Salary: Up to £85,000 + Package The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Manager to join an established and growing specialist construction contractor based in Bristol. The business delivers a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects across the UK, working with clients in a range of industrial, commercial and specialist environments. This is a senior leadership position offering responsibility for the performance of the company's project delivery function, overseeing multiple Project Managers and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably. You'll play an important role in the continued development of the business, helping strengthen operational processes, develop the delivery team and support its long-term growth. Role Overview As Operations Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple projects across the business, providing leadership and direction to Project Managers and their respective site teams. You'll oversee project performance from the initial handover through to completion, ensuring programmes, resources, procurement and subcontractor activities are effectively coordinated. Working closely with the commercial team, you'll monitor project profitability, identify risks and opportunities and ensure the business maintains strong commercial performance across its portfolio. You'll also take responsibility for developing and improving operational procedures, ensuring consistency in project delivery, reporting, quality and health and safety standards. A key part of the position will involve supporting and mentoring your Project Managers, helping them resolve challenges, manage client relationships and deliver projects successfully. You'll work closely with the senior leadership team, providing regular updates on operational performance while contributing to wider business planning, resource management and future growth. About You You are an experienced construction professional with a strong background in operational or project delivery management, ideally gained within a specialist contractor or subcontracting environment. You'll have previously managed multiple projects simultaneously and be comfortable overseeing Project Managers rather than focusing solely on the delivery of an individual scheme. You'll possess a strong understanding of construction processes, subcontractor management, programming and commercial performance, alongside the ability to identify and resolve operational challenges. Experience working within specialist construction, fit-out, refurbishment or technically demanding environments would be particularly advantageous. You may currently be working as an Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Contracts Manager or Head of Projects and be looking for an opportunity to take greater responsibility within a growing business. Above all, you'll be a confident leader with strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to develop teams while maintaining high standards of project delivery. Company Profile You'll be joining an established specialist construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects across the UK. The business has developed long-standing relationships with a diverse client base and continues to invest in its people, processes and operational capabilities. With an established project pipeline and ambitious plans for continued growth, this is an opportunity to become a key member of the senior management team and make a genuine contribution to the future direction of the business. What's in it for you? * Salary up to £85,000 * Competitive benefits package * Senior operational leadership position * Responsibility for an established project delivery team * Involvement in business strategy and operational development * Varied portfolio of specialist construction projects * Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the business About Walker \& Sloan Walker \& Sloan are a B Corp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors, developers and consultancies across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.

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People Operations Manager (Workday Systems)

AnnapurnaCity Of Bristol, England, UK

From $74/yr

The People Operations Manager (Workday Systems) oversees the delivery of core workforce administration and operational services across the organization. In essence you'll be running the People Operations 'hire to retire' life cycle, through a distinct HRIS workflow and administration lens. This position ensures that all transactional Workday services are executed consistently, compliantly, and in complete alignment with organisational priorities. Working in close partnership with strategic talent partners and specialized internal teams, you will help design and maintain a seamless, highly responsive end-to-end employee experience. This role holds direct responsibility for the operations team and plays a critical part in the functional management of organisational systems, data integrity, and external vendors. You will leverage data insights, workflow expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset to elevate service delivery throughout the entire employee life cycle. What you'll do * Service Delivery: Lead the day-to-day execution of people administration and operational services, ensuring all tasks are accurate, consistent, and fully compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards. * System Optimization: Act as the operational champion for Workday and PowerDocs , ensuring these primary platforms are fully optimized to enhance organizational efficiency, maximize data quality, and improve the user experience. * Lifecycle Management: Oversee all automated and manual workflows spanning the hire-to-retire lifecycle , maintaining strict operational controls and excellent service standards. * Recruitment \& HR Workflows: Specifically evaluate and refine recruitment systems, talent acquisition workflows, and broader operational processes within Workday to streamline hiring and onboarding pipelines. * Team Leadership: Line manage, coach, and develop the operational team, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and customer-centric service culture. * Internal Collaboration: Partner closely with business alignment teams and centres of expertise to ensure operational services remain tightly integrated and adaptive to shifting demands. * Data \& Insights: Utilize workforce analytics, system reporting, and operational metrics to evaluate service performance, pinpoint data trends, and drive strategic improvements. * Vendor Management: Supervise relationships with third-party service providers and software vendors, monitoring service level agreements (SLAs) to guarantee value and performance. * Process Improvement: Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, regularly auditing existing workflows to implement changes that increase efficiency and service quality. * Governance \& Compliance: Support the creation, maintenance, and enforcement of operational standard operating procedures (SOPs), data controls, and governance frameworks. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly via the link. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion before applying, please reach out to Anton Blades at Annapurna via a.blades@ annapurnarecruitment.com or on 07441 341 721 . I recruit within this functional landscape as my specialism. Whether you feel you are a perfect fit for this specific position or are simply looking to explore future opportunities in this space, I would welcome the chance to connect for an initial conversation, be that over a phone call, a video meeting, or an informal coffee in person.

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Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Operations, Manufacturing

EYBristol, England, UK

From $10/yr

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Senior Manager, Supply Chain and Operations, Manufacturing Take your career to the next level and join a high performing and inclusive team, working collaboratively with some of the most significant organisations in the world as they seek to strengthen strategic performance and resilience of their supply chains and manufacturing operations. The opportunity Leverage and expand your experience in manufacturing operational performance improvement, innovation and technology to be at the forefront of shaping our clients’ manufacturing practices and leading their leading their strategy, manufacturing excellence, digital, automation \& AI journey. Develop and impart your experience on those you work with to help create the next generation of supply chain leaders. We value curious thinkers who have the courage to lead, great communicators who do not take themselves too seriously, flexible collaborators who build relationships based on doing the right thing and innovative problem-solvers who use their experience to find a better way to support and bring value to our clients. EY has two key service offerings within our manufacturing practice: * Manufacturing Excellence; comprised of the following elements + Revolutionise manufacturing practices through our EY operating manufacturing methodology + Coaching and training core manufacturing clients in new ways of working + Digitising manufacturing daily management systems to improve factory performance * Digital Manufacturing; comprised of the following elements: + Building digital roadmaps and business cases + Programme management and system integration roles within large digital transformations + Advising clients on leading digital practices + Develop manufacturing solution playbooks to enable clients to deliver digital transformation Your Key Responsibilities Our clients place considerable trust in us and our advice. People who are passionate, go above and beyond to improve our working world, unifies us as a team. This is crucial in enabling us to consistently deliver or exceed on our commitments. As a Senior Manager, you’ll balance client work, business development support, operational and people development as part of your day job. You will advise and support global Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Technology leaders to define and deliver breakthroughs in performance through manufacturing excellence and Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing programmes. It is required that you have a deep expertise in one of the two service offerings and a light understanding of the other one. Key responsibilities include: * Managing complete programme governance; strategy, framework, and standard development * Own financials and resource staffing for complex programmes or several different client programmes * Able to advise clients of the leading practice in this field ensuring that we build credibility and deep relationships * Identifying, perusing and closing opportunities within all programmes/clients to grow the business * Management, creation, and execution of client RfP responses e.g., manufacturing transformations / architecture designs and diagnostics * Model detailed business cases across clients’ networks to justify investing in manufacturing excellence and digital deployment * Advising clients on top stops, loss analysis and countermeasures to reduce critical losses * Deep understanding of manufacturing excellence practices; IWS / RTT methodology and coaching plant teams to improve operational performance * Develop technical requirements, use cases, reference architectures and translate into specifications for manufacturing solutions to ensure a consistent approach as well as tangible value delivery * Coordinate proof of values/concepts and efforts for digitally enabled manufacturing excellence use cases demonstrating tangible manufacturing loss reduction * Manage stakeholder engagement and drive global solution adoption * Manage alignment between digital solution and traditional production excellence methods and develop global, regional and factory roadmaps and deployment plans Focus on our clients * Build, maintain and strengthen relationships and be a trusted advisor in Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Operations * Be adept at problem-solving with clients and project teams, leveraging your skills to help manage projects to completion * Develop experience and relationships across several clients over time often as part of a team from different parts of EY, whilst being able to maintain focus on current project delivery Develop our business * Contribute to the development of proposals to showcase our leading practices and credentials * Engage the market with thought leadership and public profile and contribute to enhancing our methodologies * Work across our internal sector fields of play account teams to develop your network, bringing expertise to bear Drive operational excellence * Support successful delivery of projects and workstreams as forecast to time and budget * Help ensure the quality of our delivery exceeds client expectations by effectively managing activities and deliverables within your remit Develop our people * Manage and nurture those who work with you and undertake career counselling responsibilities * Increasingly become an inclusive leader capable of forming diverse high performing teams that are enjoyable to be part of and help our consultant and client teams to develop and realise their potential Your Experience * Senior Managers must bring practical experience of 6-10 years from both professional services / advisory / consulting and industry knowledge where you have developed your manufacturing experience (including Lean), project and programme management from significant exposure to working within manufacturing environments * You will have a proven track record of eliminating manufacturing losses applying lean manufacturing excellence principles * You will understand modern digital manufacturing systems and technology standards in a typical factory and bring experience of leading digital technologies such as: Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES); Connected Workforce Platform (CWP); Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS); Machine Vision Systems (MVS); Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Control Tower (CT) * You must have delivered transformational project(s) or tech-enabled project(s), in a previous role and understand all the commercials and governance activities to successfully deliver for the client * You will be able to communicate designs and decisions effectively verbally to peers, clients and management and engage internal and external stakeholders * Your written communication will be second to none, being able to easily convey messages and distil client discussions/ideas/concepts into a clear and simple document What We Offer EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: * Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. * Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. * Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. * Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The Exceptional EY Experience. It’s Yours To Build. Apply now. Please note: *Prior to finalizing your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world.* EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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Companies hiring for Operations Manager

NETWORKING PEOPLE (UK) LIMITED (1)St. James's Place (1)CMS UK (1)Walker & Sloan Ltd | Certified B Corp (1)Annapurna (1)EY (1)

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