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We are now seeking an experienced and inspirational Area Manager to lead, develop and support a number of dental practices across our group. As an Area Manager, you will guide and empower Practice Managers and clinical teams across multiple sites, ensuring they have the tools, support and direction they need to succeed. You will connect local practices with our central support teams, champion our values, and ensure high standards in performance, compliance and patient experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about people, quality, and operational excellence.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, coach, and inspire Practice Managers and their clinical teams, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and excellence
Drive financial performance across your practices, delivering revenue growth while managing costs effectively
Ensure full CQC compliance, maintaining “Good” or above ratings across all locations
Build strong relationships with support teams to deliver against operational KPIs
Proactively address underperformance with timely, effective solutions
Oversee recruitment, workforce planning, and retention to ensure optimal staffing levels
Champion patient experience by ensuring service quality, timely complaint resolution, and promoting Riverdale’s full range of treatments
Requirements:
Experience leading and developing remote or multi-site teams
Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills
Commercially aware, with experience of managing budgets or P&L
Highly organised, calm under pressure, and able to prioritise effectively
Passionate about people development and continuous improvement
Willingness to travel across the UK, predominately south East
Must have UK right to work
Nice to have:
Experience within dentistry or healthcare
Knowledge of dental systems such as SOE, SFD or Dentally
Degree-level education or equivalent work experience
Full UK driving licence and access to a car
What we offer:
Annual bonus- determined by the KPIs
25 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
Workplace pension with NEST
Access to store discounts on our easy-to-use App
A strong commitment to personal development within a supportive organisation with strong dental industry mentors
Refer a friend scheme which could see you earning up £7500