Lead from the front. Make a difference every day on the Bee Network.
Are you a confident people leader who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment where no two days are the same? We're looking for an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to lead local teams, deliver exceptional customer service, and create a positive, high-performing culture across the interchanges in Greater Manchester.
Your Role
This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll balance strategic priorities with real-time operational demands. One moment you could be managing site inspections and safety audits, and the next responding to operational incidents, supporting your team through challenges, or making critical decisions to keep services running smoothly.
As a Facilities Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in leading frontline teams in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. From managing rotas, conducting site inspections and Health & Safety audits, and leading regular team 1:1s, to attending operational calls and collaborating with colleagues across the wider organisation, you'll be at the heart of day-to-day service delivery.
Much of the role is reactive, requiring you to think on your feet, adapt quickly to changing situations and make confident decisions under pressure. You'll support a diverse workforce through wellbeing conversations, return-to-work meetings and performance management, while creating a positive and inclusive culture where teams can thrive. With a strong focus on putting customers first, you'll lead by example, inspire high standards of customer service, build engaged and motivated teams, and act as a visible ambassador for the organisation's values in everything you do.
This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. The role is primarily site-based, with standard working hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, when not operating on the leadership rota. To support the operational requirements of the Bee Network, you'll also participate in a rotating shift pattern full details in the application form.
For more info see Job Profile below.
Who are We?
We oversee and support the delivery of bus services across the Bee Network, working closely with operators, local authorities and key stakeholders to maintain high standards of performance, safety and customer experience. Whether responding to operational challenges, supporting frontline teams, monitoring service delivery or driving continuous improvement, our teams play a vital role in keeping Greater Manchester moving.
What You'll Bring
What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.
- Strong experience managing teams in an operational environment, with the ability to motivate, influence and develop others.
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Strong stakeholder management skills.
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Experience of driving continuous improvement and change management.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What we can offer you
We are recruiting for 2 roles - one permanent role and one fixed term contract for 2 years with a salary of £50,532 - £56,195 plus 15% shift allowance per annum - depending on skills and experience.
At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to #talkflexibleworking to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.
Our benefits include:
Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
Enhanced family-friendly leave policies, including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Please note that qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website
What's next?
If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we’d really like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and cover letter, all appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on your CV. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.
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