Operations Manager – Metal Mines – Remote UK – £45,286–£50,318
The Mining Remediation Authority is recruiting an Operations Manager – Metal Mines to manage the operation and maintenance of mine water treatment schemes and associated assets across England and Wales.
This is a permanent, full-time role with remote working available anywhere in the UK, offering a salary of £45,286 to £50,318 plus a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
The role offers an opportunity to work across environmental protection, operational delivery, asset management and stakeholder engagement while helping address the legacy impacts of historic mining.
Job Details
- Job Title: Operations Manager – Metal Mines
- Employer: Mining Remediation Authority
- Salary: £45,286 – £50,318
- Contract: Permanent
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- Location: Remote working – anywhere in the UK
- Job Reference: 481867
- Vacancies: 1
- Closing Date: Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11:55pm
- Application Sift: 6 October 2026
- Interviews: 13 October 2026
- Job Areas: Environment & Sustainability, Operational Delivery, Project Delivery
About the Role
The Mining Remediation Authority operates mine water treatment schemes that help protect rivers, wildlife and communities from the environmental effects of historic mining.
As Operations Manager – Metal Mines, you will help manage a portfolio of mine water treatment schemes, initially across the Pennines and Lake District, with potential involvement in other areas in the future.
You will work with contractors, regulators, technical specialists and project teams to ensure nationally important assets operate safely, efficiently and effectively.
The position combines operational leadership with environmental protection and stakeholder engagement, while also contributing to the development and improvement of new and existing schemes.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Manage the operation and maintenance of mine water treatment schemes and associated assets.
- Initially oversee schemes across the Pennines and Lake District.
- Act as Service Manager using an NEC4 Term Service Contract.
- Work with contractors and partners to maintain safe, efficient and compliant operations.
- Support improvement projects and identify opportunities to optimise scheme performance.
- Manage operational budgets, contracts and risks.
- Develop strong working relationships with contractors, regulators and technical specialists.
- Work with organisations including the Environment Agency, Defra and Natural Resources Wales.
- Support project teams and partners in delivering environmental improvements.
- Help improve outcomes for rivers, communities and ecosystems.
Requirements / Person Specification
The successful candidate should have experience or transferable knowledge from an operationally focused environment such as:
- Utilities
- Water
- Environmental management
- Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Asset management
You should also be able to:
- Lead work collaboratively across different teams and organisations.
- Build effective relationships with contractors, regulators, technical specialists and partners.
- Make sound operational decisions and solve complex problems.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Improve operational performance and service delivery.
- Manage budgets, contracts and operational risks.
- Demonstrate an interest in environmental stewardship and environmental improvement.
Candidates must also be able to meet the relevant UK immigration and right-to-work requirements and pass the required security checks.
Salary & Benefits
The salary is £45,286 to £50,318.
The Mining Remediation Authority also contributes towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, with an employer contribution stated in the advert as 28.97%.
Other benefits include:
- 27.5 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Options to flex annual leave.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Generous family leave.
- Funded learning and development.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Monthly wellbeing allowance.
- Confidential wellbeing support.
- Practical health benefits.
- Long-term pension benefits.
Working Pattern
This is a permanent, full-time position.
The advertised location is remote working anywhere in the UK, although the role involves managing assets and working with teams and partners across England and Wales.
Visa / Right-to-Work
The advert states that applicants must meet UK Immigration requirements and the relevant nationality requirements for Civil Service employment.
The vacancy is broadly open to eligible UK nationals, Irish nationals, qualifying Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, certain EU/EEA/Swiss nationals and family members with relevant EU Settlement Scheme status, and other groups covered by Civil Service nationality rules.
The advert does not state that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship is available for this vacancy. Applicants who require sponsorship should confirm their eligibility directly with the employer before applying.
Security Requirements
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a basic or equivalent criminal record check.
Those working with government assets must also complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks.
Selection Process
Applications will be assessed against the essential criteria in the person specification.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to complete:
- Technical assessments
- Interviews relevant to the role
The employer states that reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.
The current recruitment timetable is:
- Closing date: 4 October 2026
- Application sift: 6 October 2026
- Interviews: 13 October 2026
If you cannot attend the scheduled interview date, the employer asks candidates to make contact so alternative arrangements can be considered where possible.
Artificial Intelligence and Applications
The employer allows candidates to use artificial intelligence tools to support applications, but all examples and statements must be truthful, factually accurate and based on the applicant’s own experience.
Candidates should not present AI-generated material or other people’s experiences as their own.
Nationality Requirements
The vacancy is broadly open to eligible candidates who meet the Civil Service nationality and right-to-work requirements.
Applicants should check the official nationality requirements carefully before submitting an application.
Application Deadline
Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
The employer advises candidates to save a copy of the vacancy because the advert will no longer be available once the position closes.
This is a remote UK role for an experienced operations, environmental, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or asset-management professional interested in contributing to mine water treatment and environmental improvement.
Reference: 481867
FAQs
Is the Operations Manager – Metal Mines role remote?
Yes. The advertised location is remote working anywhere in the UK. The role itself involves responsibility for assets initially located in the Pennines and Lake District and collaboration across England and Wales.
What is the salary?
The salary is £45,286 to £50,318 per year.
Is this a permanent job?
Yes. The position is permanent and full-time.
How many positions are available?
There is 1 vacancy.
Does the job offer visa sponsorship?
The advert does not confirm Skilled Worker sponsorship or a Certificate of Sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should verify their eligibility with the employer before applying.
What experience is required?
The employer is looking for experience or transferable knowledge from areas such as utilities, water, environmental management, engineering, infrastructure or asset management.
What are the key areas of responsibility?
The role covers mine water treatment operations, contractor management, NEC4 service management, budgets, contracts, operational risks, performance improvement and stakeholder relationships.
When is the closing date?
Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday 4 October 2026.
When are interviews scheduled?
The advertised interview date is 13 October 2026.
Where will I be working?
The position is advertised as remote working anywhere in the UK, with operational responsibilities involving sites and partners across England and Wales.
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