Area Operations Manager (Funeral)

AREA OPERATIONS MANAGER (FUNERAL)

WEST LONDON

£48,000 - £51,500

An organisation is looking for a commercially aware, focused, diplomatic Area Operations Manager with experience in the Funeral sector. Responsible for a geographical area in London you will lead and motivate a team to deliver an exceptional service to all clients.

BENEFITS

The organisation continues to change and grow and that means there's plenty of opportunities for progression. You'll also be able to enjoy an excellent benefits package including 31 days holiday (including public holidays), annual bonus scheme, life assurance and employee assistance service!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

As an Area Operations Manager your key duties will include:

• Create Area delivery plans that deliver against agreed targets
• Ensure that the day-to-day operation of branches is effective and meeting the needs of clients.
• Actively engage with the team to communicate updates, client feedback, community activities, changes in processes and branch/ area performance.
• Ensure branches are fully operational and all resources are utilised effectively to meet both client and business needs
• Understand and guide others on how relevant legislation and regulation applies to their role and the industry
• Proactively seek out ways in which the business can be developed and work with the Regional Development Director to find ways to implement initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

To be considered for the role of Area Operations Manager, you must have:

• Experience in the Funeral sector
• Experience of managing profit and loss for an area of the business
• Track record of developing and growing a multi-site business
• Demonstratable experience within an area/regional operations role
• Strong leader and people manager with experience of performance management and developing people
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Focused on client service
• Approachable, diplomatic, and resilient
• Strong reasoning and negotiating ability

HOW TO APPLY

Does this sound like you? Are you a hardworking leader, with an interest in becoming an Area Operations Manager?

Send your CV and one of our team will review your application to see if the Area Operations Manager is the right position for you.