Area Operations Manager – Operations People Manager

Location: London – (North)
Contract Type: Interim – FT 6 months
Salary: £60k-£70k

We are looking for a proactive people focused Recycling Area Operations Manager to join our team and provide leadership across our waste management sites. Are you passionate about the development of others and thrive in people management and health and safety roles?   Do you want to effect change and see your team thrive?

About the Role

In this role, you will provide immediate, visible leadership driving through people development and embed first class safety culture  This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, and is passionate about supporting their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance to your team in their management of all staff related issues.
• Identify coaching and development needs across your direct reports.
• Support the team in developing and upskilling them, focusing on their responsibilities for people management, sharing and demonstrating best practice.
• Resolve any employee relations issues across the operation at the earliest convenience,
• Pull together a succession plan for the area’s team.
• Lead and establish a strong safety culture.
• Complete regular site inspections and job observations to ensure compliance with legislation and company practices.
• Support direct reports to carry our RAMS and incident reviews.

About You

• Excellent people management skills
• Passionate about people development.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, IOSH or NEBOSH would be desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Experience in a fast-paced operational environment
• Industries of interest environmental services, construction, railways, warehousing, manufacturing
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with strong attention to detail