Senior Operations Support Coordinator (North) - Manchester
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The Senior Operations Support Coordinator role in the North provides operational and compliance support to the Facilities Management Network. The role acts as a regional operational contact point, ensuring statutory compliance, data accuracy and consistency of processes across our North region.
The role supports the Operations Support Manager in implementing operational improvements, systems, reporting standards and training across the team while also managing and developing the North Operations Support team. The position ensures the team delivers a consistent, reliable and high-quality support service to Facilities Managers and wider business stakeholders.
The role will also support the development of the Operations Support function and may take on additional operational responsibilities as this function evolves.
Key Responsibilities
People
Line management of 3 Operations Support Team/Administrators in the North including regular 1:1 meetings, performance reviews and objective setting
Create a positive, supportive and accountable team culture across a geographically spread team
Allocate and prioritise workload to ensure service levels are maintained
Support recruitment, onboarding and training of new team members
Act as the first escalation point for team and operational queries
Monitor quality and consistency of team output
Support engagement, wellbeing and development of team members
Support training and onboarding of new FMs into the region
Support new starter setup including access, equipment and systems
Coordinate travel and logistical arrangements when required
Compliance
Monitor and improve regional compliance performance across all FMs & sites
Support FMs with health and safety & environmental audit readiness and action tracking
Review and input compliance documentation and ensure actions are closed
Escalate compliance risks or operational concerns appropriately
Ensure statutory documentation is in place and maintained
Monitor and update client H&S portals
Systems & Operations
To work alongside the Facilities Management team in a support role, learning all the key aspects of the FM role.
Provide operational support and guidance to the Facilities Management team
To provide support and advice to the business on Facilities Management matters
Support FMs during periods of absence or high workload
Act as regional super-user for operational systems (Vantify, Datastation, Proactis, CAFM platforms etc.)
Support implementation of new processes, templates and systems
Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements
Maintain user guidance notes and training materials
Support mobilisation of new instructions and properties
Validate data and assist national reporting initiatives
Instruct remedial works following compliance documentation and H&S audits within agreed authority limits
Assist monitoring of supplier performance and service levels
Assist FMs with service charge budget timelines and data requirements
Update FM fees and relevant systems following approvals
Raise purchase orders and contract orders where required
Support compiling Tenant Handbooks, Emergency Plans and statutory records
Produce regional operational and compliance reporting
Maintain accurate operational and compliance records
Report operational data and trends to the Operations Support Manager
Provide monthly compliance data reporting
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
Experience supervising or managing a team
Experience working with compliance or statutory documentation
Experience in administration
Experience working with operational systems or databases
General Education to GCSE standard with an A-C grade in English & Maths or equivalent standard
Proficient in a full range of Microsoft applications inc. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Desirable
Broad knowledge of office administration within a facilities management/property management environment
Experience supporting multi-site portfolios
Experience delivering training or onboarding
Competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Brings a positive & can‑do approach to the role, supporting the team and improving processes
Approaches challenges with curiosity and a solutions‑focused mindset
Builds trusted working relationships across teams
Leads by example and promotes collaboration
Supports a culture of continuous improvement
Processes information and data entry with precision and care, ensuring data integrity across all systems.
Demonstrates integrity and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential matters
Takes ownership & accountability
Comfortable challenging constructively and influencing others
Proactive and solution-focused
Calm and resilient under pressure
Reliable, consistent and dependable
Willingness and ability to learn on the job, keen to undertake training and career development
Working Hours - 37.5 hours Monday- Friday
Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.
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- Location:
- Manchester
- Job Type:
- FullTime