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You'll drive operational excellence, supplier management, governance, business continuity, and field support processes, ensuring our practices receive the tools, guidance, and support needed to deliver outstanding customer experiences.\nWhat you’ll be doing\nReporting to the Head of Retail, the Central Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing operational processes, supplier relationships, governance reporting, and business continuity activities across the estate. This role acts as a key link between support office functions and practices, ensuring operational guidance is clear, effective, and consistently implemented.\nKey responsibilities\nManaging the travel expenditure budget\nNegotiating and managing relationships with external suppliers to achieve best value and service.\nProducing monthly performance and cost-saving reports, identifying opportunities and supporting best-practice adoption.\nOverseeing the creation, maintenance, and communication of operational guidance, SOPs, and business updates.\nDeveloping monthly governance packs for Boot Opticians and UK Leadership Teams.\nLeading the quarterly self-audit programme across all practices to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.\nWhat you’ll need to have (our must-haves)\nProven leadership experience with the ability to guide and influence others.\nStrong relationship-building skills and experience working with a variety of stakeholders.\nExcellent communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and confidently.\nExperience managing budgets and delivering cost-saving initiatives.\nStrong analytical and reporting skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.\nIt would be great if you also have\nExperience working in a multi-site retail, healthcare, or service environment.\nKnowledge of governance, audit, or compliance processes.\nExperience supporting business continuity planning and implementation.\nFamiliarity with GNFR supplier management and procurement processes.\nExperience coordinating cross-functional operational projects and communications.\nWhere your brilliance can take you\nAt Boots, we work every day to build a brilliant environment for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues. You’ll have the opportunity to learn something new every day and use your voice to shape progress. With supportive managers and a culture that champions inclusion, you’ll be trusted to take ownership of your role and drive your development.\nRewards designed for you\nBoots Retirement Savings Plan\nGenerous employee discounts for you and a family member\nEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay\nAccess to free, 24/7 counselling and support through Health Heroes, our Employee Assistance Programme.\nFlexible benefits scheme including options to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and much more.\nThere’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Please note that any salary estimates provided on third-party sites are not endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.\nA bit about us\nAt Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.\nWhat’s next?\nIf you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.\nWe hope to hear from you soon. 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