Operations Manager Contract Jobs in Nottingham
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Senior Software Engineer RPG (Fxed Term Contract) - Eastwood, Nottingham (NG16),...
Posted 3 days ago by Microlise
The Senior Software Engineer RPG role is a hands-on technical position focused on the development, maintenance, and mode...
- Rate £45,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Eastwood, Nottingham (NG16), NG16 3AG
Interim Transactional Finance Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Astute Recruitment Limited
The role of Interim Transactional Finance Manager involves joining a growing business for an initial 3-month temporary a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Senior Insight Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Circana
The Senior Insight Manager at Circana is a pivotal role within the Retail team, focusing on leveraging extensive industr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Group Purchasing Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Vet Plus
The Group Purchasing Manager at VetPlus will lead the end-to-end purchasing function, focusing on developing and executi...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 5 days ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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About Our Operations Manager Contract Roles in Nottingham
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 Nottingham?
A cluster of major financial services and insurance operations gives Nottingham a reliable flow of technology, data, and transformation work that belies its relatively modest size. Two large hospital trusts and the wider East Midlands health economy add clinical informatics, programme management, and business analysis to the local mix. The pharmaceutical heritage most visibly associated with Boots and its supply chain operations supports pockets of activity in regulatory, scientific, and logistics disciplines. Nottingham's central location and strong transport links mean contractors frequently serve clients across the wider East Midlands rather than restricting themselves to a single city, and the reverse is also true: contractors based in Derby, Leicester, or further afield regularly compete for Nottingham-based roles.
How much do operations manager contractors usually earn in Nottingham?
Contract rates for operations manager roles in Nottingham typically range from £315 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many operations manager vacancies in Nottingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 operations manager contract roles across the site, with Nottingham maintaining steady activity. Data reviewed up to June 2026.