Senior Operations Manager

4771756
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Leeds
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Office And Administration Management
  • Industry

    Automotive
  • Pay

    £70,000

Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations Manager

Circa £70,000 – negotiable based on experience, with an annual bonus.
Leeds


Your new role

Hays are supporting a growing national business with an office based in Leeds. They are looking for a dynamic Senior Operations Manager to lead end‑to‑end operational delivery, optimise processes, and drive a high‑performance culture across a fast‑growing, technology‑enabled organisation. This role oversees the day‑to‑day running of the Operations Centre and is responsible for people leadership, service performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities;

  • Lead multi‑disciplinary teams across functions such as customer service, finance administration, auditing, data analysis, design, retention and new business.
  • Drive measurable performance improvements through KPIs, coaching frameworks, and structured scorecards.
  • Enhance customer experience outcomes (e.g. satisfaction, retention, first‑contact resolution) while balancing efficiency and service quality.
  • Deliver accurate and insightful reporting to senior leadership and implement action plans that drive continuous improvement.
  • Support the evolution of operational technology including CRM, telephony, digital communication tools, QA systems, analytics platforms and reporting dashboards.
  • Act as the bridge between operational teams and cross‑functional partners, including Customer Experience, L&D and recruitment.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures and regulatory frameworks.
  • Manage end‑to‑end operational workflows, driving process efficiency, automation, and scalable workflows.
  • Lead operational readiness for onboarding new clients and ensure infrastructure and processes evolve in line with business growth.
  • Collaborate with strategic account teams to ensure delivery meets client expectations and performance targets.
  • Oversee successful rollout of new technology and system integrations, ensuring smooth implementation and operational handover.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including data protection and operational governance.
  • Maintain strong relationships with external legal partners and provide operational support on escalations and compliance queries.
  • Manage relationships with third‑party partners and ensure service levels and performance commitments are met.

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