Overview
The Operations Manager will play a crucial role in supporting a major public sector organization by overseeing operational readiness and mobilization of a critical national service. Working remotely, the contractor will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement operational plans, ensuring preparedness for significant incidents and adapting to changing service demands.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to enhance operational readiness.
- Develop and implement operational readiness plans.
- Manage complex projects, including budget, risks, and dependencies.
- Engage with stakeholders across operational, technical, and senior leadership teams.
- Translate policy requirements into actionable delivery plans.
- Prepare business cases, briefings, and recommendations for senior management.
- Ensure the service is prepared for emergency situations and changing demands.
Requirements
- Proven experience in operational delivery or service mobilisation.
- Strong background in managing complex projects.
- Experience in government, healthcare, or complex public sector environments.
- Ability to translate policy into practical delivery strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in developing business cases and senior briefings.
- Familiarity with emergency preparedness or major service mobilisation.