Operations Manager (Environmental Services)
Location : The Trafford Centre, Manchester
Salary : up to £50,000
Type : Full-time & Permanent
Hours : Includes 1 in 4 weekends (duty management)
The Opportunity…
Savills Management Resources is looking for a passionate, hands-on, and experienced Operations Manager to lead and innovate across internal and external cleaning operations at The Trafford Centre – one of the UK’s leading retail and leisure destinations.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role overseeing 4 experienced Team Managers and 110+ cleaning professionals. Your mission : elevate service standards, modernise practices, and drive change.
What You'll Be Doing…
- Leading day-to-day operations of environmental services across the centre
- You’ll be able to influence the guest experience through sounds, scent, innovation and out of the box thinking
- Managing 4 Team Managers (2 day, 2 night) and 110+ cleaning team members
- Driving innovation, efficiency, and cleanliness standards
- Reviewing and optimising cleaning schedules, equipment usage, and waste processes
- Developing the team through coaching, feedback, and succession planning
- Working closely with internal departments (HR, Ops, Centre Director) and external stakeholders
- Owning key KPIs around quality, performance, and customer satisfaction
- Supporting cultural transformation and embedding a “people-first” mindset
About You…
Must-have experience :
Proven experience managing large teams in cleaning, facilities, or service-driven sectorsImplementation of ‘out the box’ thinking and a strong background in driving customer experienceStrong understanding of cleaning operations, systems, and equipmentInspirational leadership – a motivator who gets the best from long-standing teamsExcellent stakeholder communication and the ability to influence positive changeProcess-driven, commercially aware, and a natural problem-solverDesirable :
Experience in high-footfall environments (retail, leisure, hospitality, etc.)IOSH / NEBOSH or willingness to undertake trainingFamiliarity with unionised environments and team performance frameworksWhy Join Us?
Impact from Day 1 – play a leading role in one of the UK’s most iconic retail destinationsProgression and growth – with clear pathways across the Savills portfolioPositive change – be part of a leadership team driving transformationTeam culture – direct, collaborative, and mission-drivenHow Do I Apply?
Send your CV to alex@andersenjames.com or call on 07458 142 899