Operations Manager Contract Jobs in Milton Keynes
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Head of IT Service Management, Milton Keynes, hybrid, £610 p/d
Posted 4 days ago by SmartSourcing Ltd
Job DescriptionHead of IT Service Management(Servicenow/ITIL 4)Hybrid-3 days onsite for 6 months initially based within...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Milton Keynes, UK
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Platform Engineer - Security-cleared
Posted 4 days ago by Parker Shaw
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Platform Engineer to work a 6-month contract for our client in Milton Key...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Milton Keynes (60% on-site) + occasional London, UK
Business Development Manager - South East
Posted 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 UpRegional Contract Manager - South East
Posted 6 days ago by Kudos Services
The Regional Contract Manager role at Kudos Services involves overseeing the delivery of operational Facilities Manageme...
- Rate £60,000 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 UpStaff Engineer (Architect) - Researcher Operations
Posted 6 days ago by Our Future Health
The Staff Engineer (Architect) role at Our Future Health involves leading the architectural design of researcher operati...
- Rate £105,000 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 UpTransfer Agency Project Manager
Posted 6 days ago by Huxley (UK) Limited
The Transfer Agency Project Manager role involves managing projects related to the Transfer Agency Operating Model for a...
- Rate £172,500 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Senior Casework Manager - South East
Posted 7 days ago by HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
The Senior Casework Manager role within the Public Protection Casework Section (PPCS) at HMPPS involves overseeing the m...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpBand 8a Finance Manager - Efficiency & Recovery - South East
Posted 7 days ago by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
The Finance Manager role at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust involves leading financial reporting and supporti...
- Rate £70,887 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Sign UpTraining Manager
Posted 7 days ago by ECOLAB LTD
The Training Manager position within the European Training Team at Global Water Solutions focuses on delivering and enha...
- Rate £89,200 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 Bid Manager (Public Tender Exp) - FTC PERM Role
Posted 7 days ago by Endeavour Recruitment
The Senior Bid Manager will lead the end-to-end bid process for a complex UK government programme, ensuring high-quality...
- Rate £80,000 per year
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Milton Keynes, UK
Senior Capital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 1 week ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Band 8a Project Manager for the UTC project, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of a complex initi...
- Rate £64,750 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 UpCapital Projects Manager - South East
Posted 1 week ago by Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust
As the Project Manager for the B46 project, you will oversee the delivery of the project from initiation to completion w...
- Rate £56,515 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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About Our Operations Manager Contract Roles in Milton Keynes
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 Milton Keynes?
Corporate operations, technology, and professional services define Milton Keynes as a contracting location. A number of major national and international companies have chosen the city for their UK headquarters or significant operational centres, attracted by connectivity, space, and lower costs than the capital. This presence supports steady hiring across IT, ERP, finance transformation, and programme delivery. SAP and enterprise systems contracting runs particularly deep here, driven by the concentration of organisations running large-scale ERP implementations and upgrades. Network Rail's headquarters and other transport and infrastructure bodies add engineering, project controls, and safety roles. The city sits in the South East rate band for most disciplines, though SAP and enterprise systems engagements often command rates that close the gap with London entirely.
How much do operations manager contractors usually earn in Milton Keynes?
Contract rates for operations manager roles in Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 operations manager contract roles across the site, with Milton Keynes showing steady growth. Data reviewed up to June 2026.