Operations Manager

Summary: The Operations Manager role in Cardiff involves leading initiatives to maintain and enhance public spaces, ensuring they are attractive and accessible. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders, managing budgets, and overseeing operational projects related to urban regeneration. This fixed-term role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming Cardiff into a vibrant city for residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of the Place Management workstream programme and budget, including the development and delivery of an annual plan.
• Managing the Place Management working group and ensuring strong membership and skill set spread.
• Collaborate with partners to respond to challenges in the nighttime economy.
• Work with the business engagement team to promote place management initiatives.
• Nurture relationships with partners to enhance project success.
• Manage partners and contractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of action plans.
• Support the rollout of projects and business crime initiatives.
• Oversee the management of the city’s radio scheme and ensure member compliance.
• Provide communication content to promote best practices in place management.
• Oversee operational public realm projects to create a welcoming environment.

Key Skills:

• Experience in facilities management, public realm operations, or urban regeneration.
• Project/operations management, business planning, and budget management skills.
• Understanding of Business Improvement Districts and appreciation of Cardiff.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for improving city environments.
• Experience in managing and controlling budgets.
• Ability to engage and influence public and private stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
• Team player with experience in partnership working.
• Knowledge of urban challenges and opportunities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Salary (Rate): £36,400

City: Cardiff

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other