Operations Manager - Construction Recruitment

Location: Ipswich / Hybrid / flexible for the right person
Salary: £50-65k pa plus bonus

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to support and strengthen a growing construction recruitment division within an established recruitment business.

This is a key role for someone who understands how recruitment businesses run properly behind the scenes and can help create the structure, process and support needed for growth.

You will work closely with leadership and the wider team to improve operational performance, support delivery, maintain standards and help build a scalable recruitment function.

Key responsibilities

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Oversee day-to-day operational performance across the construction recruitment division

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Support recruiters and managers with processes, systems and delivery standards

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Help improve workflow, compliance and operational efficiency

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Work closely with leadership to support growth plans

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Ensure the business has the structure and support needed to scale effectively

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Monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement

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Support onboarding, training and consistency across the team

What we are looking for

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Strong background in recruitment operations, ideally within construction recruitment

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Good understanding of how a fast-paced recruitment business runs

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Experience improving processes, systems and team support

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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

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Commercial awareness and the ability to support growth

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Credibility with recruiters, managers and leadership teams

What is on offer

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Competitive base salary and bonus potential

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Opportunity to play a key role in building a growing construction division

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Established business with strong commercial ambition

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A role with real influence across the operation

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Long-term opportunity to help shape systems, process and performance

Apply in confidence for a confidential conversation