OCS
Regional Operations Manager

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About The Role
Working Days:
40 Hours Monday to Friday with 1 in 6 Duty Manager on call on a weekend
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Regional Operations Manager to lead the delivery of security services across a portfolio of client sites within a designated region. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing high-performing teams, and maintaining exceptional client relationships while delivering commercial and contractual objectives.
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Lead, manage, and support a team of Operations Managers, Site Supervisors, and Security Officers across multiple locations.
- Take overall responsibility for the operational performance and service delivery standards within the region.
- Ensure all contracts are delivered safely, compliantly, and in accordance with client requirements and company standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as the primary escalation point for operational matters.
- Conduct regular site visits, audits, and performance reviews to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and development activities to maintain a capable and engaged workforce.
- Monitor and manage contract KPIs, service level agreements, and operational performance metrics.
- Support contract mobilisations, service enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the region.
- Manage budgets, labour costs, and financial performance to ensure profitability and commercial success.
- Investigate incidents, complaints, and operational concerns, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure compliance with SIA licensing requirements, BS7858 screening standards, and all relevant legislation and industry regulations.
- Promote a positive safety culture and ensure adherence to all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Right to work in the UK
- Proven experience in a Regional Operations Manager, Operations Manager, or senior security management role.
- Demonstrable experience managing multiple sites and geographically dispersed teams.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop operational teams.
- Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, contracts, and operational performance.
- Sound understanding of security operations, best practices, and industry legislation.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and make informed decisions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Valid SIA Licence.
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Experience within FM, corporate security, retail, logistics, healthcare, education, or public sector environments.
- Experience supporting contract mobilisations, transformations, and business growth initiatives.
- Knowledge of workforce planning, TUPE processes, and resource management.
- Experience participating in tender responses and business development activities.
About The Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security, and catering.


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- ✅ Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
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- 📝 Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
- 💰 Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
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