Assistant Regional Operations Manager - Planned
Based at Hanscome House, Canterbury – Covering the South East region
£47,169 - £49,652 per year plus Company Car
40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 16:30pm
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Regional Operations Manager to join our Property Services team based in Canterbury. The role will provide direct support to the Regional Operations Manager as part of the Planned team, covering the South East region.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the senior management team with process improvements through the creation of an innovative environment for operational staff
- Monitoring progress of customer repairs and complaints to ensure optimum performance
- Managing the recruitment, performance and development of quality employees
- Monitoring, managing and completing all customer works, through self‑delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors
- Supporting in the management of health and safety aspects of operations, ensuring business responsibilities are delivered in a safe manner
- Supporting senior management with regional issues and escalation process, ensuring effective and timely resolution is achieved
- Working closely with the Housing and Property Services teams to ensure continual improvement of business processes and procedures
Skills and Experience
- To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Degree, HND or HNC in Construction or Management level and hold NEBOSH National Diploma - Construction or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
- Experience of managing multi-site maintenance contracts in a commercially focused role
- Proven ability to effectively recruit, manage and develop people
- Proven track record managing a direct labour operation or internal maintenance service
- Experience of delivering services within budget is desirable
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving license
About us
We provide in‑house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not‑for‑profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- £47,169 per annum (rising to £49,652 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Closing Date: 10 May 2026
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