Operational Manager Apprenticeship

JNE CONSTRUCTION LTD

Plymouth (PL7 5JY)

Closes in 24 days (Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 October 2025

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Summary

Operations managers perform leadership and management duties with teams and senior managers to ensure that teams fulfil their roles and meet organisational goals. They are essential to all business models that have an operational area or department with a workforce to lead, manage, and support.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Operations manager (level 5)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Communicate complex information to build understanding and drive team and organisational performance.
  • Manage activities which drive the organisation’s sustainability goals.
  • Lead and respond to risk management, assessing the opportunities which could affect individual and team performance, and finding solutions that meet their needs.
  • Develop and implement their operational plan that aligns with the strategic direction of the organisation.

Where you'll work

Falcon House
3 Eagle Road, Langage Business Park, Plympton
Plymouth
PL7 5JY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Operations manager (level 5)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
  • Identify problems and provide solutions.
  • Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
  • Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
  • Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
  • Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
  • Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
  • Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
  • Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
  • Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
  • Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
  • Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
  • Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
  • Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
  • Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
  • Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
  • Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
  • Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
  • Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
  • Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.
  • Communicate and present information to stakeholders using different types of media.
  • Identify problems and provide solutions.
  • Manage and set goals and accountabilities for individuals and teams.
  • Analyse performance data for individuals and teams to identify areas for improvement.
  • Manage and influence project activity to deliver within budget and resource requirements.
  • Lead and influence the team and individuals to support an inclusive culture of equity, diversity, and the promotion of well-being.
  • Motivate team members and individuals through collaborative activities, for example one-to-one coaching and team meetings, to achieve organisational goals.
  • Use digital tools to analyse information and monitor performance and budgets to drive the implementation and delivery of plans and projects.
  • Research, interpret and analyse information to inform the implementation of business plans or projects.
  • Evaluate the impact of outcomes from organisational plans or projects to drive the decision-making process.
  • Interpret and implement the practical application of regulation, legislation and organisational policies for stakeholders.
  • Manage continuous improvement and change for their team and organisation.
  • Analyse and prioritise organisation activities in response to the operating environment.
  • Implement business continuity plans, including risk assessment, contingency planning and disaster recovery, to ensure the uninterrupted operation of critical functions.
  • Identify and respond to external factors that may influence the future landscape and evaluate their impact on the organisation.
  • Influence and negotiate with stakeholders to shape and agree goals and outcomes.
  • Manage relationships across multiple and diverse stakeholders.
  • Deliver sustainable services and solutions which allow the organisation to respond to changes in social, economic and environmental factors.
  • Manage and facilitate learning and continuous professional development for their team.
  • Coach and mentor individuals within their team.
  • Develop and implement operational plans that align with the strategic direction of the organisation.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Supports an inclusive culture, treating colleagues and stakeholders fairly and with respect. Takes accountability and ownership of their own and the team’s tasks and workload. Seeks learning opportunities and continuous professional development for self and the wider team. Works flexibly and adapts to circumstances. Works collaboratively with others across the organisation and stakeholders.

About this employer

Jne Construction

After this apprenticeship

  • A full-time position within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Richard Musgrove

rmusgrove@greenlightsc.co.uk

07414288643

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345148.

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Closes in 24 days (Thursday 30 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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