Regional Operations Manager - South (Hiring Immediately)

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Job Overview

The position available is for a Regional Operations Manager - South at Asda. This role has been created to oversee the operations of Express Stores across the entire South of England, with a significant emphasis on providing leadership and operational excellence.

Location

The role is primarily field-based, with a focus on the South of England. Applicants are preferred to be situated within this region, ideally around London to ensure that they can effectively manage the stores and support teams within their geographical portfolio.

Employment Type

This position is classified as Full-time, with a permanent contract. The standard working hours are a total of 37.5 hours per week. The role does require regional mobility and may involve providing cover on weekends as part of a rota system.

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities entail:

• Leading, coaching, and developing teams of Express Store Managers.
• Ensuring great service delivery, colleague engagement, and maintaining operational excellence in stores.
• Managing the portfolio of stores to ensure they achieve local market leadership.
• Implementing changes to drive performance while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Working closely with colleagues to embed initiatives promoting Asda's values and standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should ideally possess:

• Considerable knowledge of store operations, specifically in a multi-site retail environment.
• Strong commercial awareness of the local market and trends affecting the business.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with teams and build strong relationships.
• An ability to adapt and lead through change, alongside a keen attention to detail and capability to execute plans efficiently.

Salary and Benefits

While a specific salary figure is not mentioned, the role offers a competitive salary along with a variety of benefits designed to enhance overall job satisfaction. Some of these benefits include:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension scheme that matches colleague contributions up to 1.5 times (maximum 15%)
• A company car allowance of £800
• A 15% colleague discount for in-store and online shopping
• Access to a range of wellbeing services such as 24/7 virtual GP, counselling services, and health cash plans
• Discounts on various services and activities
• Excellent parental leave choices, including maternity and paternity leave, as well as support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

Company Culture and Values

Asda prides itself on inclusivity and supports Asda Allies Inclusion Networks, which help ensure that all colleagues feel included and valued for their unique differences. The company also emphasizes the importance of employees bringing their authentic selves to work, aiming for a culture where everyone is Proud to be Asda and proud of their individuality.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through the Asda application portal to seize this opportunity to manage a significant region of stores, ensure operational excellence, and lead a team towards success.

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