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Area Operations Manager

APCOA · London, Greater London

Salary
£30,000 – £32,000Estimated
Type
Full-time
Posted
Yesterday

Overview

This role draws directly on your operational management experience from policing. You have run shifts, managed multi-site deployments, and handled budgets, contractors, and compliance under pressure — exactly what this Area Manager position demands. Your ability to lead teams, conduct inspections, and produce reports for senior stakeholders means you can step into this role with minimal adjustment, bringing the discipline and resilience that comes from managing complex operational environments.

About this role

The Role

The Role

Area Manager - £30,000 - £32,000 Per Annum - Full Time

Do you have experience in Operations Management? Are you looking for a varied and interesting role? Are you a natural leader with good communication skills? Do you have multi-site experience?

If you answered yes, then keep reading!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager to support the Parking Management across our Three Bridges site - South East. If you have demonstrable experience in a multi-site, client facing operations management role this could be the position for you. This is an excellent chance to join a dynamic and growing company and support & grow APCOAs operations across our Commercial sector .

What you'll do

  • Support the Commercial Operations Manager in monitoring and controlling expenditure in accordance with the budget, procedures, levels of delegated authority and financial control/audit requirements
  • Oversee all elements of individual team’s development and performance inclusive of coaching, appraising and disciplinary support up to and including dismissals.
  • Responsibility for ensuring compliance with H&S regulations at all sites will lie with you. You will need to put in place corrective action plans to address any local issues.
  • Liaison with & overseeing contractors, site works & maintenance issues.
  • Manage all fleet vehicles assigned to various site within the area
  • Creating monthly reports and ad-hoc reports as & when required
  • Manage clients’ expectations and you will need to attend regular client meetings

Carry out car park inspections and security Audits on an ad-hoc basis and create ‘to do’ lists for local management.

  • What you'll bring:
  • Demonstrable experience in Operations Management within a multi-site environment
  • Experience of P&L accounting, producing & managing budgets
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Confident & Competent to develop beneficial relationships with the clients, senior managers and key stakeholders
  • Able to prioritise workloads in a fast-changing work environment
  • Competence to work under pressure, with a positive and resilient nature
  • IT literate with experience of using MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
  • Have a hands-on can-do approach
  • Full UK driving licence essential
  • Experience within the parking industry would be an advantage, but is not essential

Does this sound like you? Click "apply" today and one of our t**eam will be in touc**h shortly.

We are focused on ensuring APCOA is a fair place to work regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality or level in the organisation. We offer a motivating work environment where successes are shared. With challenging projects and an atmosphere of fostering and support, staff have the development opportunities to fulfil their potential while aiming for excellence in their work.

About facilities & operations roles for ex-police

Operations, facilities and site management roles. Running a shift, a custody suite or an operational unit is people-and-process management employers can use from day one.

See all facilities & operations jobs in London →

Why this fits a police background — match score 70/100

  • Working to legislation & regulation
  • Training & coaching delivery

What facilities & operations roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Operations coordinator£28,000–£36,000
Facilities manager£38,000–£52,000
Operations manager£45,000–£60,000
Senior / regional operations manager£55,000–£75,000
Full facilities & operations salary guide →

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