Job Reference: /SC/21-08/1271/16
Job Title: Regional Director
Location: Bristol
Hours per week: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
Business Overview
Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.
Job Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Regional Director to join our passionate and driven team based at our client's site in Bristol.
The Security Regional Director will be responsible for working with the Operations Director for driving health, safety, wellbeing, and profitability of the area of responsibility.
The successful candidates will hold and maintain positive customer relationships, support business growth, and strongly collaborate with colleagues and the operations directors to deliver a positive, proactive, and progressive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, inspiration, guidance, and day to day management for the Regional Operations Management team.
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Create a pipeline of opportunity for the sales team to investigate
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Attend regular client review meetings in line with their schedule and take Operational lead as required.
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Networking and relationship building within the London network is essential to this role
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Be an escalation point for Regional Operations Managers.
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Have a strong understanding of P&L's for each of managers significant contracts and manage performance against these.
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Understand significant contracts in ROM portfolios and support debt management and recovery against these.
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Provide senior leadership on contract delivery and client interaction as required
Responsible for ensuring all company assets and equipment deployed within the region are accounted for and managed correctly
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Attending bid presentations as required.
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Ensure strong relationship between ROM team and control room regarding any changes to portfolios and client requirements.
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Provide out of hours escalation support and ensure a Duty manager on call system is in place across the region
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Understand use of sub-contractors across the region, the impact of their costs versus budget and create plans to minimise use.
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The Regional Director will deputise for the Operations Director during holidays and at any time required.
About You:
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- Valid SIA licence essential•A Health and Safety qualification – NEBOSH/IOSH (desirable)•A formal change management qualification (desirable)
- Experience of managing multi value contracts at a regional or national level for at least 3 years•Experience of managing and directing large and disparate teams.•Significant experience working in security operational guarding.•Extensive experience of operating multiple ranging scale contracts on a regional level.•Experience within Manned Guarding Security operations across multiple locations.•Evidence of consistently motivating and managing teams•Experience in sales and supporting bid processes is essential•Proven client relationship and operational management of key accounts essential•Strong understanding and evidence of implementing best practice in health and safety and risk assessments.
- Good commercial and financial acumen.•Demonstrable track record of working with a range of clients in different fields.•Strong understanding of key security legislative requirements including but not exclusive to licensing, vetting and BS7858.•Strong management skills with ability to form relationships.•Self-motivated and enthusiastic with good time management and leadership skills•Excellent Interpersonal Abilities (oral & written)•Ability to demonstrate strong personal integrity.•Excellent IT skills (Excel, Outlook/Calendar, Word etc.) is essential.
Benefits
- Wide range of retail discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Join our Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
- Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
- Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform
- Required professional membership fees paid for
- Win monthly Atalian Servest Superstar Awards
How to apply
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