Operational Administrator

Travis Perkins is looking for a dynamic and influential leader to provide first-class, prioritised support to the regional Leadership Team. You will be instrumental in driving and maintaining a high standard of operational, safety, and stock management performance and compliance across our branches. This is a critical role where you will develop capability, lead change, and implement commercial strategy to ensure the delivery of our annual operating plans.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Operational Leadership: Measure and report on branch operational processes against KPIs, follow up on Key Control Audits, and ensure adherence to management systems. You will carry out branch visits to maintain high operational standards and support new openings, acquisitions, and closures.
• Product & Stock Management: Develop and drive plans for effective stock and range reviews to maximise opportunities. Ensure stock levels are accurate to meet demand, reduce dead stock, and contribute to the annual range review process.
• Leading Change: Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Champion operational efficiency and effectiveness by advocating best practice, embedding National programmes, and leading the adoption of business-enhancing changes.
• Transport & Compliance: Support the region in managing Transport Operations and Compliance (Vehicles and MHE) to ensure a consistent, safe, and efficient operation, protecting our 'O' Licence status and improving vehicle utilisation.

What You'll Bring:

Essential Attributes:

• Experience: Proven administration experience and the ability to communicate effectively with regional teams
• Personal Attributes: Drive, resilience, enthusiasm, a passion for supporting colleagues, and a problem-solver approach with a continuous improvement outlook.

Preferred:

• Previous builders merchant management experience.
• Operational experience with a multi-site company.
• Some previous formal training experience.

If you are a driven leader with a pragmatic approach and a desire to make a significant impact on a large, high-performing region, we want to hear from you.

Hybrid working is available for this role. Some travel will be required to support monthly team meetings and for occasional branch visits as appropriate.

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