Operations Director
2 days ago
Southend-on-Sea
Build a new MH & LD division | £70,000-£75,000 | Equity opportunity | Hybrid workingAre you an experienced Operations Director with a background in mental health, learning disabilities, supported living or community complex care, looking for the opportunity to build and grow a new division with genuine long-term ownership potential?We are recruiting for an ambitious Operations Director to join an established community care provider currently delivering around 20 care packages across London and Norfolk, primarily supporting adults with physical disabilities.The organisation is now launching a new Mental Health and Learning Disability division, with plans to develop supported living and community-based complex care services. This is a senior leadership position combining operational management, CQC registration, service development, business growth and the opportunity to secure equity within the business.The successful person will ideally have experience building, launching or scaling a care service and a strong track record of developing relationships with commissioners, local authorities, ICBs, hospitals and referral partners.Package & Benefits £70,000 to £75,000 per annumOpportunity for equity within the businessHybrid workingSenior leadership position with significant autonomyOpportunity to build a new MH and LD division from the ground upDirect influence over operational and commercial strategyEstablished care infrastructure and approximately 20 existing packagesOpportunity to develop supported living and community complex care servicesLong-term progression alongside the growth of the business and new divisionThe RoleAs Operations Director , you will take responsibility for establishing, developing and growing the new Mental Health and Learning Disability division.You will take CQC registration for the relevant services and lead the development of safe, compliant and commercially sustainable provision across supported living and community complex care.Working closely with the existing leadership team, you will develop the operating model, identify new opportunities, create referral pathways, support bids and tenders, mobilise new services and build strong relationships with commissioners and healthcare professionals.This is not simply an operational leadership position. You will have significant responsibility for driving growth and shaping the future direction of the new division, with the opportunity to participate in the longer-term value created through equity in the business.Key Responsibilities Take CQC registration and maintain strong regulatory complianceBuild and develop a new Mental Health and Learning Disability divisionDevelop supported living and community complex care servicesCreate and execute an operational and commercial growth strategyLead the mobilisation of new care packages and servicesBuild relationships with commissioners, ICBs, local authorities and hospital teamsIdentify and convert new business and referral opportunitiesLead and support bids, tenders and framework opportunitiesDevelop referral pathways with NHS teams, healthcare professionals and external stakeholdersRecruit, lead and develop operational teams as the division expandsMaintain high standards across safeguarding, governance and qualityMonitor operational, quality and commercial performanceSupport the development of new service models and geographical expansionWork closely with the leadership team on wider business strategyAbout YouTo be considered for this Operations Director opportunity, you will ideally have:Senior leadership experience within supported living, mental health, learning disabilities or community complex carePrevious experience holding CQC registration or substantial experience working within CQC-regulated servicesExperience building, launching or significantly scaling a care service or business divisionA proven track record of growing care packages, hours, revenue or geographical coverageStrong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and quality governanceExperience working directly with commissioners, local authorities, ICBs, NHS teams or hospitalsStrong commercial and business development capabilityExperience with bids, tenders, frameworks and contract mobilisationExperience developing new referral pathways and converting opportunities into commissioned careStrong leadership and team-building capabilityAn entrepreneurial approach with the confidence to take ownership of a new divisionThis opportunity would suit an experienced Head of Operations, Regional Director, Head of Supported Living, Managing Director or senior Operations Director who has helped build or scale a care business and is looking for greater autonomy, commercial influence and long-term ownership potential.If you are an experienced senior leader with a background in mental health, learning disabilities, supported living or community complex care and would like to find out more about this Operations Director opportunity, please apply today or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on 07533 113393 for an informal and confidential conversation.REF: LICEATPBN1_UKTJ