Operations Manager Contract Jobs in London
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Commercial Operations Manager - 15 month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 2 days ago by Right Formula
About Right FormulaAt Right Formula, we enable brands to push the limits of sports marketing through a unique blend of e...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Cruise Charter & Travel Operations Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Steph E’s Talk Show
About the ProjectWork with Stephanie E. Benjamin, an international entrepreneur, media personality, speaker and luxury t...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Remote
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Future Operations Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Chiltern Railways
Role PurposeThe purpose of this role is to ensure detailed operational plans are developed and deployed in line with the...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Not specified
- Location NW1, Bryanston and Dorset Square, Greater London
Operations Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Brook Street UK
Operations ManagerEast London£38,000 - £55,000 DOEFull-Time | On-Site | 12-Month FTC - Likely to become permanentLooking...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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About Our Operations Manager Contract Roles in London
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 London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do operations manager contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for operations manager roles in London typically range from £385 to £770 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many operations manager vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 operations manager contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to July 2026.