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Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with a leading national adult social care provider to recruit a Regional Operations Director, a newly created role within the organisation’s senior operational structure. This is a pivotal leadership appointment responsible for the operational performance, quality and growth of a large regional portfolio of services supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. Reporting directly into the COO, the Regional Operations Director will provide visible and hands-on leadership across approximately 40 services, leading Area Directors and operational teams to drive quality, accountability and commercial performance across the region.
Job Responsibility:
Lead operational performance across quality, people and financial KPIs
Drive safeguarding, governance and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop high-performing operational leadership teams
Improve occupancy, staffing efficiency and agency control
Support mobilisation and growth of new services
Build strong relationships with Commissioners and Local Authorities
Maintain visible leadership presence across regional services
Requirements:
Significant senior operational leadership experience (within a Director of Operations roles) within Adult Social Care
Proven experience managing large multi-site portfolios
Strong understanding of CQC and wider regulatory frameworks
Commercially astute with strong financial management capability
Experience managing service improvement and turnaround activity
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively
Nice to have:
Leadership qualification or degree-level education
Experience operating within large national care organisations