Operations Manager

North Wales Police have a new opportunity for a Operations Manager to join our police force in Wales. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, This role is fixed andcan only be performed from a specific location.

About the Operations Manager role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our small and friendly team on a permanent basis.

The role of Operations Manager is a crucial role in the context of North Wales Police and North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, with responsibility for the management and maintenance of the physical infrastructure and facilities that support our emergency services.

Responsibilities as our Operations Manager:

• To provide overall management and supervision of Minor Building, and all Maintenance Works by the Facilities Management Department from inception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with legislation.
• To manage the electrical building services works and oversee the mechanical building services work from inception to final completion and provide technical support to Capital Projects.
• To have responsibility for effective, efficient maintenance systems which includes the management of consultants, contractors and in-house staff for three disciplines i.e. Electrical, Mechanical and Building.
• To establish strategies and procedures in respect of reactive and planned maintenance works including developing systems for managing contractors on health and safety.

What we're looking for in our Operations Manager:

• Management experience within a large fast-paced organisation, with a proven track record of delivering results and meeting challenging organisational goals.
• Excellent leadership skills, relevant proven experience of working in a management role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships through a clear communication and a collaborative approach.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to engage with people at all levels and demonstrate flexibility, motivation and commitment.
• A proven ability to set high performance standards and encouraging and inclusive culture and ethos to achieve goals and targets. A supportive leadership style that promotes team spirit and morale.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve complex disputes and problems.

Benefits we offer our Operations Manager:

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join 
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters and not forgetting our wellbeing dog 
• Pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities    
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements    
• Sick pay provisions 

Disability Confident Employer 

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application. 

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. 

Closing date: 02/05/2024 at 3pm

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert early.

There’s never been a better time to join North Wales Police. Click 'Apply' now to be our Operations Manager.