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You'll drive occupancy, customer experience, income generation and workspace improvements, helping local businesses thrive while supporting Somerset's economic growth ambitions.\nAbout the Role\nAs Workspace Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation and strategic development of the Council's managed workspace portfolio. Working closely with colleagues, partners and stakeholders, you will ensure centres are well-utilised, financially sustainable, customer-focused, and aligned with wider economic priorities.\nHow You'll Make a Difference\nLead the operational management and continuous improvement of the Council’s enterprise and innovation workspaces.\nManage and support workspace teams, ensuring high standards of service for tenants and users.\nMaximise occupancy, income generation, and overall workspace performance.\nMonitor risks, performance, and budgets, providing clear reporting and recommendations.\nBuild strong relationships with internal services, business partners, and stakeholders to support effective delivery.\nHelp shape and enhance the business support offer through workspace development projects, events, and growth initiatives.\nWhat You'll Bring\nExperience managing operational services, facilities, or commercial workspaces.\nStrong experience managing budgets, financial planning, performance, and risk.\nKnowledge of workspace management and customer-focused service delivery.\nProven ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.\nExcellent leadership, organisational, problem-solving, and project management skills.\nDegree-level qualification or equivalent experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. 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