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Marketing And Communications Manager
Posted 1 day ago by TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust)
The Marketing and Communications Manager role involves overseeing marketing strategies and communications efforts for an...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Blyth, Northumberland, UK
Google Cloud Application Support Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by Summer Browning Associates
The role of Google Cloud Application Support Engineer involves providing technical support and engineering for applicati...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location City Of Westminster, London, UK
Hardware Asset Manager/Configuration Manager/Software License
Posted 1 day ago by Sanderson Recruitment
The role of Hardware Asset Manager involves managing hardware assets and software licenses within a large estate, suitab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location United Kingdom
Station Manager Control - North West
Posted 1 day ago by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service
The Station Manager Control at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is a leadership role focused on enhancing the Fire Con...
- Rate £52,236 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location North West; Manchester; Liverpool; Bolton; Warrington; Preston; Chester; Blackpool; Oldham; Wigan; Carlisle
Business Development Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Actionstep
The Business Development Manager role at Actionstep UK focuses on generating a substantial outbound pipeline to drive gr...
- Rate £70,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpRegional Sales Manager - South East
Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd
The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpSenior Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by SymphonyAI
The Senior Project Manager role at SymphonyAI Financial Services involves leading high-impact programs in Customer Succe...
- Rate £88,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign Up2606 - Claims Manager - Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posted 1 day ago by NHS resolution
The Claims Manager role at NHS Resolution involves managing a diverse portfolio of clinical claims, ensuring thorough in...
- Rate £56,515 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
Regional Sales Manager - Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Posted 1 day ago by Orderyoyo Ltd
The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) will lead the growth and development of OrderYOYO within their designated region, actin...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Cardiff, South Glamorgan
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About Our Operations Manager Contract Roles
What does a operations manager contractor do?
Operations Manager contractors are engaged to lead and manage the day-to-day operational delivery of a business unit, function, or service, taking accountability for the performance, efficiency, and quality of operations during a period of transition, growth, or specific operational challenge. The role varies considerably by sector and context: in manufacturing, an Operations Manager leads production scheduling, quality management, and workforce planning; in logistics and distribution, they manage warehousing, transport, and fulfilment; in professional services, they oversee service delivery, resource utilisation, and client operational relationships; in contact centre environments, they manage staffing, performance, and quality across customer-facing operations. Contractors are brought in to cover a vacancy, manage a specific operational improvement programme, or provide experienced operations leadership during a period of significant business change.
Clients expect Operations Manager contractors to bring are built on a foundation of practical operations management experience in a comparable environment. The ability to diagnose operational performance issues quickly, implement changes that improve efficiency and quality, manage and develop operational teams, and report clearly on operational performance against KPIs is the core competency profile. Experience with the relevant operational management tools and systems, whether WMS, TMS, ERP production modules, or workforce management platforms, is expected depending on the sector. Knowledge of lean and continuous improvement methodologies, capacity planning, and operational risk management is widely valued. The ability to manage supplier and partner relationships, engage effectively with commercial and finance stakeholders on operational performance, and lead operational teams through periods of change is consistently expected at senior level.
What is the market like for operations manager contractors?
Contract Operations Manager work sits within a reliably busy market across manufacturing, logistics, retail, professional services, and contact centre environments. Demand is driven by the operational complexity of managing large teams and facilities, the frequency of operational leadership vacancies given the challenges of retaining operational managers, and the specific project demand created by operational improvement and transformation programmes. The logistics and supply chain sector has been particularly active as e-commerce growth and supply chain resilience investment have driven significant operational change programmes. Rates reflect the scope of operational responsibility and sector complexity, with senior Operations Managers on large or complex programmes commanding rates that reflect the direct commercial impact of their performance.
How much do operations manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for operations manager roles typically range from £350 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many operations manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 operations manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to June 2026.