Head of Operations

Head of Operations – Adult & Children’s Services

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

£80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

Permanent, Full-Time

40 Hours per week

Responsible To: Operations Director

Responsible For: Regional Managers, Registered Managers, Senior Education Managers

Are You Ready to Lead a Multinational Care Provider to New Heights?

Are you an accomplished social care leader with a proven track record in driving operational excellence across multi-site services and previous regulatory inspectorate experience? Do you thrive in ensuring either CQC or Ofsted compliance while spearheading growth in complex care provision? If so, this high-impact leadership role with a multinational care provider could be your next career-defining move.

Why Join This Organisation?

Our client is a market-leading care group specialising in learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs across children and adults. With a person-centred ethos, they deliver residential care, supported living, and education services that empower individuals to live fulfilling lives. As they expand, they seek a Head of Operations to support the Operations Director and ensure regulatory excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Reputation: Known for outstanding CQC/OfSTED ratings and innovative care models.

Scale: Multiple sites across the UK, with ambitious expansion plans.

Culture: A supportive, dynamic environment where leaders thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and execute the operational vision for adult and children’s services, aligning with CQC/OfSTED standards.
• Drive performance improvement through audits, data analysis, and change initiatives.
• Lead large-scale transformation projects—from service redesign to new regulatory frameworks
  
  

Regulatory Compliance:

• Act as the Nominated Individual (CQC) and ensure OfSTED readiness across children’s services.
• Embed a culture of continuous improvement across multiple services.
  
  

Operational & Financial Oversight:

• Manage multi-million-pound budgets, optimising costs while enhancing care quality
• Lead business growth strategies, including mergers, acquisitions, and new service development.
  
  

Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Mentor Regional Managers, Registered Managers, and Senior Education Leads.
• Forge partnerships with local authorities, ICBs, and safeguarding teams.
  
  

Requirements

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years in senior leadership (e.g., Operations Director, Regional Manager) within social care.
• Current or Ex CQC/OfSTED Inspector experience (Essential).
• Proven success in service expansion, turnaround, or regulatory improvement.
• Strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis).
• Background in learning disabilities/complex care (adults & children).
• Qualifications in health/social care management (e.g., NVQ Level 7, MBA)
  
  

Benefits

£80,000 - £85,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates).

Private healthcare and pension.

Career progression opportunities.

Opportunity for international work within the organisation.

Inclusive, values-driven culture with strong SMT support.

Apply Now!

If you’re ready to lead transformative change in social care, do submit your CV today through this job advert. For a confidential discussion and full job description, contact Mo Da-Silva - [email protected] I ️0115 648 6223