Operations Manager - Ashford

Stagecoach Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator in Ashford is seeking an Operations Manager to lead their team and ensure the timely delivery of services. Responsibilities include motivating staff, developing relationships with local stakeholders, and maintaining service quality. Ideal candidates will possess proven leadership and communication skills, and the ability to create a positive work environment. This role offers the chance to significantly impact both the team and the wider community. Apply through Stagecoach careers or via email by 31st December 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership capabilities within a changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships.
• Ability to motivate and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to deliver transport services.
• Ensure timely departures of services from depot.
• Develop relationships with local stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate others

Team player

Job description

Operations Manager - Ashford page is loaded## Operations Manager - Ashfordlocations: Ashfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: December 31, 2025 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR11932**Salary**Competitive**Operations Manager – Ashford**We are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead, inspire and support our team.Whatever your background, you’ll be passionate about people – motivating and leading your colleagues to deliver a safe, efficient and effective transport service to the incredible Ashford community. Your success in this role will also be a major contributor to our wider South East business.Working within a dedicated team, the main ‘aim of the game’ is to ensure our services leave the depot on time, with our customer-focussed drivers ready and able to meet our customers’ expectations.To do this you’ll lead, motivate, develop and engage your colleagues, and promote a close and constructive partnership with the engineering, commercial and service delivery teams.The responsibility to respond quickly to any problems will be yours, so you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct and hugely positive impact on our customers and our business.You will be responsible for ensuring you have the right people in the right place at the right time – you will develop your team to ensure competency with great behaviours, so they deliver the high standards of service we expect.Ultimately, the performance of Ashford depot will be in your hands – service, security, safety and standards…so this is an incredible career opportunity.It’s not all inward facing; we will encourage you to take an active role in developing and enhancing relationships with your local stakeholders such as local councillors and other high – profile bodies.We’d love to have you onboard if:* You have good, proven leadership capabilities within a changing environment.* Your communication skills are strong to build excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.* You are a confident self-starter and able to always motivate others.* You are an excellent team player and able to support your team and the wider South East management to the wider organisation.If so, apply through our Stagecoach careers site by Wednesday 31st December 2025 with a CV and cover letter.Or apply by email to [e-mail] is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.**Location:**Stagecoach Ashford Depot Cobs Wood Industrial Estate, Ashford Kent TN23 1ELFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.