NHS Jobs
Temporary Staffing Senior Operations Manager
Cannon Street Bristol BS1 3LH
Key information
- Pay
- £57,528 to £64,750 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted date
- 8 Sep 2026
- Closing date
- 22 Sep 2026
About this role
This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for operational performance, workforce efficiency, governance and financial oversight across the Temporary Staffing service. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership to a large multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of customer service, performance and compliance. They will oversee the booking and management of bank and agency workers across multiple hospital sites, monitor service performance, lead reporting for NHS England and senior Trust leaders, and ensure the service continues to meet the needs of clinical divisions. The role has significant responsibility for agency spend management, including monitoring usage, negotiating agency rates, authorising invoices and identifying opportunities to maximise the use of our Temporary workers. The post holder will also lead service improvement projects, develop and review policies and standard operating procedures, and work closely with stakeholders across HR, Finance, Payroll, Nursing, Medical Staffing and Operational Services. You will represent the Trust at local, regional and system-wide forums, helping shape the future of temporary staffing across Bristol and the wider BNSSG system. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and influential leader who enjoys driving change, building relationships and delivering tangible improvements in workforce services. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to lead a service that sits at the heart of hospital operations. You'll be joining an ambitious and supportive team that has recently brought together services across multiple organisations and continues to shape the future of temporary staffing across Bristol. If you are passionate about leading people, improving services and delivering results at scale, we'd love to hear from you