Area Operations Director Derbyshire

Area Operations Director Derbyshire The Company 24x7 Group is recognised as the leading provider of specialist education transport for children and young people, particularly those with special educational needs. We have been in the transport sector for many years, but since 2001 our directors have used their knowledge and extensive experience to design and set up the best and most effective special needs transport organisation in the country. We continue to receive many awards for their service to the sector and stakeholders. We are now seeking an Area Operations Director to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis and play a primary role in driving our continued success. The Benefits - Salary between £35,000 - £40,000 - Attractive Bonus - Company Pension Scheme (voluntary) - 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays This is an unmissable opportunity for an Area Operations Director with a track record of successful operational management to join our inspirational organisation. You will have the chance to work with a like-minded set of individuals and make a real difference to the lives of children with special educational needs. With your expertise and our vision, we will drive the business forward. The Role As the Area Operations Director, you will lead operations across Derbyshire, ensuring customers needs are met, staff are managed effectively and you are following direction from the Group Management Team. Working with the Senior Group Team, your responsibilities will be overseeing staff management and making sure systems are in place to support your team and enable our people to thrive at work. You will manage contracts and services, whilst also ensuring our business remains profitable and continues to grow and thrive. About You To be considered as the Area Operations Director, you will need: - A proven track record in leading and managing your own divisional site - Strong examples of where you have personally generated success and satisfaction - Extensive experience of staff management, and some knowledge of recruitment - Experience of overseeing the contract management of services - Experience of service procurement via third party services and tender portals - Financial management and cost control skills - Advanced relationship management skills Experience in transport management would be beneficial. Other organisations may call this role Site Manager, or Service Manager. 24x7 Group is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if youre ready to join the team as our Area Operations Director, please apply select the apply button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. TPBN1_UKTJ