Operations Manager Contract Jobs in Cambridge
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Freelance Project Manager - Business Operations
Posted 4 days ago by Huxley
DescriptionFor one of our clients, we are looking for a Project Manager - Business Operations to support the successful...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Location Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Sign UpSecurity Operations Centre, (SOC), Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector...
Job Summary & PurposeThe Cyber Security Operations Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the Secur...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Remote
- Location Exeter, Devon, UK
Operations Transformation Project Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK
Role PurposeWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide maternity cover for a critical Operations Transform...
- Rate £575 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Belfast, UK
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Business Operations Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Brookwood Recruitment
Business Operations ManagerWe’re supporting a leading global technology organisation in the search for an experienced Bu...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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Human Resources Operations Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Macmillan Davies
HR Operations Manager 3-Month FTC Circa £60,000 pro rata | Gatwick area | Hybrid, minimum two days per week onsiteMacmil...
- Rate £75,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location West Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Digital Media Operations Manager with Budget & Financial Operations exp (Remote)
Posted 5 days ago by DMS Vision Inc.
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly detail-oriented Digital Media Operations Manager to support budget management and...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
TMICC Market Quality Operations Manager 4119 - Kingston Upon Thames (KT1), KT1 2...
Posted 6 days ago by Manpower
Key ResponsibilitiesHold end-to-end cold-chain quality responsibility across the region, covering primary and secondary...
- Rate £75,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Kingston Upon Thames (KT1), KT1 2BA
Senior Operations Manager - CIB Post Trade Operations - 12 Month Fixed Term Cont...
Posted 1 week ago by Wells Fargo
About This Role Wells Fargo is seeking an Institutional Investment Operations Senior Manager to lead the EMEA Foreign Ex...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location City Of London, England, United Kingdom
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Operations Manager - Marston Green, Birmingham (B37), B37
Posted 1 week ago by Omega Resource Group
DescriptionOperations Manager (Customer Service & Operations)9 Month Fixed Term Contract Solihull Hybrid Working Fle...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Marston Green, Birmingham (B37), B37
P/T Finance and Operations Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Sporting Equals
Help us advance race equity in sport and physical activity through a key opening at Sporting Equals.Sporting Equals is e...
- Rate £40,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Remote Senior Manager, Business Operations
Posted 1 week ago by Software Guidance & Assistance
ResponsibilitiesWork with leaders and cross-functional teams to solve issues, provide insights, and recommendations to s...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or San Francisco, California
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About Our Operations Manager Contract Roles in Cambridge
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.
What is the contracting market like in Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
How much do operations manager contractors usually earn in Cambridge?
Contract rates for operations manager roles in Cambridge typically range from £368 to £735 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many operations manager vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 operations manager contract roles across the site, with Cambridge maintaining consistent volume. Data reviewed up to July 2026.