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Head of Operations

Job Description

Our client based in Coventry are currently recruiting for a Head of Operations to join their nation events team as soon as possible.

This is a full time, permanent role based in the Coventry office but with UK wide travel required, our client are offering between £50,000 - £60,000 per year.

The purpose of the role is to manage the welfare, safety and morale of 1100+ front-line workforce to ensure the smooth operations of Traffic Management, Security and Stewarding of high profile events in sport.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the ongoing management and development of the operations team (1 Head of Event Ops, 1 Operations Manager, 1 Operations Coordinator, 5 Event Day Managers), evaluating and monitoring performance, ensuring they receive feedback on their performance via monthly 1-2-1's, areas of improvement are identified and receive continued coaching and mentoring.
  • Lead all service lines including but not limited to Event Traffic Management, SIA DS & CCTV Security, Event Stewarding, Hostile Vehicle Mitigation, Event Parking & Sales
  • Ensure all events have an operations pack including up to date risk assessments, traffic management plans, crowd management plans & commercial plans.
  • Work in partnership with other function heads to anticipate future operational needs, managing resources efficiently and effectively to meet requirements.
  • Management of all company equipment, stock, vehicles and uniforms across the UK
  • Implement strategies to ensure company growth and services development, managing our operations and retaining customers.
  • Be an industry leader on innovations and attend industry events such as FSOA & SGSA. Have a good understanding of Chapter 8 traffic signs manual, Green Guide & Purple Guides.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • 5+ years' experience in an operational/events environment.

  • Willingness to work outside of role to support growth and success of the business, often at pace

  • Proficient in the use of MS applications, with attention to detail to produce documents of a high standard

  • 5+ years' experience in line management, with a proven track record of effective coaching and mentoring

  • Must live within a daily commutable distance of Coventry Head Office

  • Must hold UK Driving Licence, extensive UK travel essential

  • L4 Spectator Safety Desirable

  • SIA DS license Desirable

  • Lantra 12D M6 a must.

If interested or would like to know more, please feel free to get in touch on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk