Operations Manager – Portsmouth

Your opportunity to make a real difference

Portsmouth

The Andrew Simpson Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Operations Manager to oversee the successful operation of three key delivery locations in Portsmouth: The Andrew Simpson Centre-Portsmouth, Andrew Simpson Yachting, and Sail Training Trust-Portsmouth.

This leadership role involves managing senior teams at each facility while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, continuous growth, and the highest standards of safety, performance, and customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager will work in alignment with Andrew Simpson Foundation values and will play a crucial role in achieving strategic goals, driving operational excellence, and delivering high-quality services across the region.

The Andrew Simpson Foundation and Centres are a forward-thinking organization that is continually expanding and developing new partnerships to further our mission. This role presents a unique chance to join a progressive team where the right candidate will not only contribute to our ongoing success but also have the potential for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

1. Operational Oversight & Performance Management: Ensure Centres meet KPIs by maintaining quality, safety, compliance, and evolving product offerings based on customer needs and industry standards.
2. Team Management: Lead, develop, and support Senior Teams while fostering a positive, aligned, and high-performing workplace culture.
3. Financial Management: Manage budgets, control expenditures, and implement strategies to meet income targets and address financial challenges.
4. Facilities & Asset Management: Oversee maintenance, inspection, and upgrades of equipment and facilities to ensure safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
5. Growth & Development: Identify improvement opportunities, launch new activities, and develop partnerships to drive engagement and growth.
6. Stakeholder Management & Community Engagement: Represent the organization, build networks, engage stakeholders, and promote social impact initiatives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in Operations Management, ideally within the sports, leisure, or hospitality sector.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams, sometimes remotely, and work in a multi-site environment.
• Excellent financial management skills with experience in budgeting and cost control.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills with experience in negotiation.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to Operations Management.
• Proactive and results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A collaborative leader who empowers others and fosters a positive team culture.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about sailing and have the skills and experience to lead our on-water programmes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [emailprotected] by 14th March.

Join the Andrew Simpson Group, and help us inspire and support the next generation of sailors!

Andrew Simpson Centres is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.