Operations Manager
Forge Partnerships
£60,000 – £65,000 a year
ApplyOperations Manager | Brigg | £60,000 – £65,000 + car allowance. Do you lead from the shop floor rather than the office?..
Operations Manager Salary UK 2026
The average advertised pay for a Operations Manager, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.
By Louisa Lowe, Editor — Careers & Workplace · Updated 5 October 2026£60,000
median advertised salary
347
live jobs right now
83%
permanent roles
79%
via agencies
How much does a Operations Manager earn in the UK?
The average advertised salary for a Operations Manager in the UK is £60,000 a year, based on 75 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £5,000 a month or £30.77 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 83% of current adverts are permanent, and 79% are posted through recruitment agencies.
Operations Manager adverts mention AI or automation 0% of the time — among the most AI-proof roles we track.
How Operations Manager pay compares
Median advertised salary for Operations Manager beside other UK job titles, from the lowest paid to the highest.
How other roles compare
| Role | Median pay | Live jobs | Permanent | AI mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure Engineer | £124,000 | 16 | 68% | 21% |
| Operations Manager | £60,000 | 347 | 83% | 0% |
| Brand Manager | £55,000 | 24 | 96% | 0% |
| Mortgage Broker | £48,000 | 5 | 96% | 0% |
| Groundworker | £42,000 | 272 | 32% | 0% |
| Pastry Chef | £35,000 | 12 | 78% | 0% |
| Payroll Administrator | £31,000 | 63 | 63% | 1% |
| Office Administrator | £28,000 | 143 | 67% | 0% |
| Apprentice | £20,000 | 144 | 81% | 5% |
Latest Operations Manager jobs
Operations Manager
Kathryn Rose Consultancy Serviced Limited
£55,000 – £65,000 a year
ApplyJob Title: Operations Manager – Complex Care. Location: London (Hybrid. Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + bonus + car. Sector:..
Operations Manager
Glen Callum Associates Ltd
£50,000 – £65,000 a year
ApplyOperations Manager - Automotive Workshop. Site-based in West Bromwich, West Midlands. Candidates could be based in or around West..
Operations Manager
People Group Limited
Pay not stated
ApplyRole: Operations Manager – (District Heat Networks/Utilities) - CONTRACT. Location: East London (Stratford. Duration: 3-6..
Repairs Operations Manager
Peabody
£53,699 a year
ApplyAt Peabody, we're looking for an Operations Manager - Repairs to lead our Repairs Inspector teams and play a pivotal role in..
Operations Manager
Pertemps North Midlands
£38,000 – £50,000 a year
ApplyAre you a hands-on Operations Manager who thrives in a fast-paced warehouse environment? Do you know how to lead teams, drive..
MT & MRF Operations & Maintenance Manager
Veolia
Pay not stated
ApplyLead and coordinate all aspects of the Mechanical Treatment and Material Recovery Facility, both operations and maintenance,..
Operations Manager
OML Partners
£55,000 – £65,000 a year
ApplyOperations Manager - Central London – 3 days office based. OML Partners are delighted to share an exciting new role we are..
Operations Manager
Amey Ltd
Pay not stated
ApplyWe have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Operations Manager to join our vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our..
Operations Manager
First Recruitment Services
£25 an hour
ApplyOperations Manager. £25.00 per hour | Immediate Start | Temporary until End of Year. We are currently recruiting for an..
Browse 347 live Operations Manager jobs →
How we calculate this. Figures come from live Operations Manager vacancies in the CV-Library feed, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →