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Project Manager -Business Operations, Bio Services
Posted 1 day ago by Eliassen Group
DescriptionRemoteOur client seeks a Project Manager to drive workstreams and initiatives that support its Nonclinical fu...
- Rate £70 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Almont, Colorado
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Assistant Manager, Depository Operations Services - PERES Operations M/F
Posted 2 days ago by Caceis
Job summaryWhat is the opportunity? CACEIS Malaysia has been a cornerstone of asset servicing since 2008, evolving into...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Putrajaya, Malaysia
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Campaign Strategy & Operations Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
ResponsibilitiesSupport the Global Campaigns, Demand and Field Marketing leadership team on operating cadences and proce...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or South San Francisco, California
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Project Manager/Warehouse Operations expert
Posted 3 days ago by RM IT Professional Resources AG
Project Manager/Warehouse Operations expert vacancy for our Zurich based client in the Manufacturing sector.Your tasks:...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Zürich, Switzerland
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Posted 3 days ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
RESPONSIBILITIESKforce has a client that is seeking an Executive Engagement and Event Operations Manager in Alviso, CA.S...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or San Jose, California
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Sign UpOperations & Project Manager Safety & Security (m/w/d) - befristet für 2 Jahre
Posted 1 week ago by ODDO BHF Group
Company DescriptionDie ODDO BHF SE zählt zu den führenden Adressen der unabhängigen Privatbanken Deutschlands.Unsere Kun...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Marketing Operations Manager I (Remote)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
RESPONSIBILITIESA client with Kforce is seeking a Marketing Operations Manager I to join their team for a remote role.Su...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Mountain View, California
Security Operations (SecOps) Architect cum Project Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Shiv Software Experts LLC
Required Skills/ ExperienceStrong understanding of ServiceNow SecOps and Security Incident Response processes.9 to 11 ye...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Phoenix, Arizona
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Freelance Global People Operations Manager
Posted 2 weeks ago by Brookwood Recruitment
Freelance Global HR Operations Manager | Amsterdam (Hybrid)We’re currently seeking an experienced Global HR Operations M...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Amsterdam, Provincie Noord-Holland, Netherlands
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About Our Outside IR35 Operations Manager Contract Roles
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 does Outside IR35 mean?
IR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or working in a manner that resembles employment. When a contract is classified as outside IR35, the engagement is treated as a business-to-business arrangement. The contractor operates through their own limited company, invoices for services, and manages their own tax affairs including corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT where applicable.
Outside IR35 engagements are assessed against three key factors: the degree of control the client exercises over how the work is delivered, whether the contractor has a genuine right to provide a substitute, and whether there is a mutuality of obligation between the parties. Contracts that demonstrate contractor autonomy, project-based delivery, and the absence of ongoing employment obligations are more likely to sit outside IR35. Since April 2021, responsibility for making this determination sits with the end client for medium and large private sector organisations.
On QualityContracts.co.uk, approximately 28% of roles with a stated IR35 status are classified as outside IR35. The proportion varies by sector and role type, with some disciplines seeing a significantly higher or lower share of outside IR35 opportunities. Each listing on this page displays its IR35 status where provided by the hiring organisation.
What operations manager roles are usually Outside IR35?
Operations manager contracts sit at around 35% outside IR35 among those with a stated status. Outside IR35 applies when the engagement involves a specific operational improvement mandate: restructuring a department, implementing a new operational process, or managing a facility transition with defined milestones and an exit point. The managerial dimension adds employment indicators, so the engagement structure needs to be clearly project-based. Logistics, manufacturing, and facilities management companies commission this type of interim operations management work.
How much do operations manager contractors usually earn when working Outside IR35?
Contract rates for operations manager roles typically range from £350 to £700 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Rates shown are for outside IR35 engagements and reflect the gross day rate paid to the contractor's limited company before any personal tax obligations.
How many Outside IR35 operations manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 operations manager contract roles across the site. Of the roles currently listed on our site, around one in four are Outside IR35. Data reviewed up to August 2026.