Operations Manager

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments:  Essential Car Allowance

Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 04 November 2026

Interview Method: Face to Face 

Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action

This role is subject to -

References - where possible we require 3 years' history. 

Manchester City Council's Bereavement Services manage five cemeteries, a crematorium and over 100 hectares of green space, delivering around 3,000 burial and cremation services each year. We are looking for an experienced and motivated operational manager to lead our Infrastructure Team and help shape the future of this vital public service. 

This is a unique opportunity to manage a diverse operation encompassing burial and cremation delivery, grounds maintenance, memorial safety, fleet and equipment management, infrastructure maintenance and environmental improvement projects across multiple sites. 

What you'll do

• Lead and inspire a frontline operational workforce.

• Deliver high-quality burial, cremation and grounds maintenance services across multiple sites.

• Manage budgets, resources, vehicles, machinery and contracts.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

• Work closely with funeral directors, faith groups, councillors, contractors, Friends Groups and local communities.

• Drive service improvements, sustainability initiatives and infrastructure investment projects.

You'll play a key leadership role in one of Manchester's most valued services, helping provide dignified services for residents while managing significant green spaces, heritage assets and infrastructure. No two days are the same, and your work will directly impact the communities we serve.

If you're an experienced operational leader with a passion for public service, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact the hiring manager, Diane Murphy, [email removed]. Applications must be submitted through the advertised recruitment process. Please do not send your CV, application form, or supporting documents directly to the Hiring Manager, as these will not be accepted or considered. Any applications submitted outside of the official recruitment process may not be reviewed.