Senior Operational Services Manager

Senior Operational Services Manager

The closing date is 11 May 2026

The post holder will support the Service working in a rapidly changing environment and achieving tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills, self‑motivation and experience in change and people management are essential.

Alongside the Senior Management Team you will support the day‑to‑day running of the Service and be responsible for the delivery of Capital Planning and Governance oversight.

You will assist and support the Clinical Lead and Service Manager in developing and implementing short and long‑term service strategies, workforce redesign and contract monitoring.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all employees to commit to the values co‑created by staff, patients and carers, uniting us as a Trust.

Essential Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience of working in an acute Trust (degree level) in a management role.
• Diploma/Degree in Management or a health‑related subject.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

• Operational management skills.
• Leadership and team‑building skills.
• Ability to work in a high‑pressure environment and meet deadlines.
• Awareness of NHS plan access targets.
• Ability to positively influence to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service.
• Experience in introducing innovative practice.

Personal Qualities

• Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach; acts to support and enable effective teamwork.
• Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, including a high degree of self‑awareness and self‑regulation.
• Positive mindset regarding supporting organisational change, learning and continuous improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.

£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata

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