Service Delivery Manager - South (Internal Only)

Service Delivery Manager - South Location: Any office in the South Join HSL Compliance Reporting to the Regional Director, the Service Delivery Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of the Service Delivery Supervisors and the wider operational team across regional and national contracts. This is a fully non-productive role focused on driving operational performance, service delivery standards, and continuous improvement. You will be accountable for ensuring all activities are delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently, while maximising resource utilisation and profitability. You will take ownership of performance analysis using Power BI and other reporting tools to evaluate operational outputs, identify trends, and implement data-driven improvements. Acting as the key interface between regional teams and Scheduling Team Leaders, you will resolve systemic issues and improve overall delivery efficiency. What You’ll Be Doing Provide full oversight of performance across all contracts, ensuring compliance with company procedures, client specifications, and relevant legislation (e.g., ACOP L8, HSG274). Monitor and evaluate contractual KPIs, ensuring Service Delivery Supervisors are effectively managing delivery and addressing any performance gaps. Oversee regional resource performance, ensuring utilisation and productivity targets are met by monitoring job completion rates and visit outcomes. Act as the primary point of contact for Scheduling Team Leaders to align planned and delivered activities, resolving issues related to work allocation and access constraints. Take ownership of data accuracy within operational systems, ensuring asset data and call tasks are correct to support reliable scheduling and reporting. Lead all aspects of people management, including recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes. Drive a high-performance culture through staff coaching, training, and competency assessments, ensuring robust succession plans are in place for future growth. Ensure all teams are equipped with necessary resources and PPE to perform their roles safely and to the highest professional standards. What We’re Looking For Proven experience managing operational teams within a water hygiene, water compliance, or similar field-based service environment. Demonstrable experience leading performance management, including handling underperformance and disciplinary processes. Experience driving operational efficiency, utilisation, and KPI performance across multiple contracts or regions. A strong background in working with scheduling/planning functions to optimise service delivery and a solid understanding of resource utilisation principles. Advanced analytical skills with the experience using data tools (e.g., Power BI) to interpret trends, identify data inaccuracies, and implement improvements. Strong knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, and (where applicable) HTM04-01 guidance. A proactive, solution-oriented leader with high attention to detail and a commitment to professional, supportive leadership. Why Work for HSL? • Full training and clear career development pathways • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays • Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme • Free eye test every 2 years • Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support) • Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway About Us HSL Compliance is one of the UK’s leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions. Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we’re proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact. Ready to Apply? If you're looking for a varied HR role with real impact, and you enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Apply online today with your latest CV.