Area Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Company

Aspire Jobs

Salary

£28000 - £32000/annum Company Car, laptop, mobile

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Other

Job summary

Location: Leeds or within commutable distance of M62
Salary: c £32k DOE + Co car, laptop, mobile and fuel card (cleanish licence required)
Hours: Full time, based from home but with travel between sites. Please note some flexibility is needed as this is a 24/7 business but time off in lieu will be given
Benefits: 20 days hols + bank hols, rising by 1 day pa to 25 days max, pension, paid for parking, socials inc paid for Xmas holiday, friendly culture. Uniform can also be provided if required
Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working exclusively with our client who are a well-established business with their H/O in Bournemouth but with multiple sites across the UK.
They are now looking to strengthen their team by recruiting an experienced Area Manager to oversee the day to day running of sites within their geographical area. Travel between various locations will be required. .
Due to expansion and the imminent onboarding of 2 new sites in the North, they are now looking for an experienced Area Manager to strengthen their team. Working alongside a team of 6 other Area Managers covering the UK you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all sites within your portfolio. You will report into a Senior Operations Manager and ultimately the Operations Director.
This is an important role and as such its vital that you are visible at those sites being responsible for H&S, facilities management, staff welfare and recruitment , cleanliness and security, occupancy levels and commercialisation of those sites as well as other duties.
Due to the nature of the industry our client works within, it should be noted that a high degree of flexibility is required, both in terms of timing of work and the duties involved.
The successful Area Manager will
* Have previous area/facilities management experience
* Be computer-literate and understand technology (Word, Excel and general IT Systems)
* Have previous staff management experience, including remote management of teams
* Be standards and detail orientated
* Be Physically fit
* Be a self-starter who can use their own initiative
* Be able to think for yourself and hit the ground running after training
* Be willing and able to take responsibility for your sites within your region
* Be a good communicator at all levels, including with clients and staff
* Look the part to work in a customer facing role
Job Description
Some of the new sites coming on board will TUPE over staff, so any experience of this would be an advantage, but is not essential.
The ability to plan ahead, as well as organise work on a daily basis, is essential, as is the ability to manage conflict and take necessary action if needed.
The Area Manager will have the ability to work under pressure within set guidelines and procedures and also ensure that the standards of quality and customer care are achieved. There will be multiple, ever-changing priorities that need juggling but still delivering excellent customer service in a fast moving customer facing environment.
Key Elements of the Job
* To ensure the efficient running of all multiple sites within the allocated area of responsibility
* Provide leadership and direction to your team to ensure performance is managed effectively and a culture of excellent customer service is maintained
* Ensure staff are provided with excellent training to carry out their functions correctly, as well as providing ongoing development opportunities
* To ensure that all revenue is accounted for from designated sites
* Oversee cost monitoring to ensure you are within budget
* Ensuring that all premises and associated equipment are maintained to the required standard and for obtaining the necessary quotes for any works which need to be carried out
* Monitor the competition and advise the appropriate person of any local changes
* Responsible for day-to-day repair, upkeep, and maintenance of the sites
* Dealing with customer complaints
* Ensuring that Health and Safety forms and Risk Assessments are completed at the required times
* Dealing with contractors, local authorities, and other associated bodies
* Be responsible for specific projects and tasks which may arise
* Responsible for the setting to work of new sites, including staff recruitment, liaison with associated authorities and implementing all necessary control procedures
* To notify the Senior Operations Manager of any potential new sites
* Ensuring that all staff working in the region adhere to the Health and Safety policy
* Induction training for all new starters
* Deal with disciplinary matters and staff welfare issues
* Prepare rotas, routines and staff working schedules
* Performing weekly payroll returns
* Performing security checks on sites within your portfolio
This role would suit someone from Facilities Management, Ex Forces, Area Retail Managers if you also have facilities experience or Car Park Managers

Benefits: Company Car, laptop, mobile