Interim Operations Manager

Interim Operations Manager

Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment?

We're recruiting an Interim Operations Manager to lead a control centre operation, overseeing CCTV monitoring, Alarm Receiving Centre services, out-of-hours response and assistive technology that protects vulnerable people and supports critical infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll empower teams, maintain exceptional service standards and help shape the future of an evolving operation.

What you'll be doing

You'll take ownership of a busy 24/7 operation, ensuring services run safely, efficiently and consistently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing Control Centre teams to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Managing CCTV, Alarm Receiving Centre and out-of-hours operations.
• Monitoring performance, driving continuous improvement and achieving operational KPIs.
• Ensuring appropriate staffing levels through effective planning and resource management.
• Leading incident management and maintaining calm, confident operational leadership.
• Managing safeguarding, GDPR, compliance and operational risk.
• Developing Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans.
• Building strong relationships with Local Authorities, emergency services and key partners.
• Working closely with technology providers to maximise system performance and resilience.
• Supporting operational budgets, reporting and strategic service development.

About you

You'll already have experience leading high-performing operational teams within a 24/7 environment and be comfortable making decisions where service delivery really matters.

You'll ideally bring experience from sectors such as:

• Alarm Receiving Centres (ARC)
• CCTV Monitoring
• Security Operations
• Emergency Services
• Telecare or Assistive Technology
• Housing or Community Safety

You'll also have:

• Proven people leadership experience.
• Strong operational and commercial awareness.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and risk management.
• A passion for continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams.

Experience of TSA Quality Standards, Cyber Essentials, Business Continuity or service transformation would be advantageous. If you want to drive operational excellent, make an immediate impact and lead a critical service operations, call and speak with Jo Stevens -(phone number removed)

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

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