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Who we areVIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.What we doWe put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.Location:East AngliaSalary:Competitive + Company Car/Car Allowance + BenefitsFull time, PermanentWe are seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee operational delivery within the RFCA contract, ensuring high-quality maintenance and compliance with SLAs and KPIs for reactive, planned, and grounds maintenance. You will align service delivery with contract requirements and VIVO's strategic goals, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.What You'll DoIn this role, you will:Maintain statutory compliance across RFCA assets. Manage risks and build a team capable of successfully delivering capital projects. Implement a robust Health & Safety strategy focused on achieving Zero Harm. Oversee performance against contractual obligations, including reporting and driving continuous improvement. Manage budgets, track contract performance, and develop operational solutions that maximize customer value and business growth. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with RFCA, DIO, and external partners. Manage commercial contracts with suppliers. Foster a strong leadership culture, ensuring best practices, policies, and procedures are followed, and promoting a diverse and positive working environment.What You'll BringThe ideal candidate will have a strong background in operational management, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive change in complex environments. Strong analytical abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in a fast-paced role are essential. The role will require candidates to have experience of managing sub-contractors and to be visible across sites in the area at least 3-4 days per week. The role requires UK nationality with the ability to obtain unrestricted SC Clearance.This is a great opportunity for a strategic leader to make a significant impact on the operational success of the RFCA contract. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today!What We Offer:6% employee matched pension contribution 25 days annual leave Company car/car allowance Private medical cover for self and partner VIVO Defence ServicesThe role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.#J-18808-Ljbffr