Operations Director in Bromborough

Are you an experienced senior leader with a passion for delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference to people's lives?

Autism Together is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of our charity.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across our residential, supported living and day services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction to operational services and Heads of Service.

• Ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and CQC compliance.

• Driving operational performance, quality improvement and financial sustainability.

• Developing strong relationships with commissioners, local authorities, health partners and other key stakeholders.

• Supporting the charity's long-term strategy, organisational development and governance.

• Leading on organisational safeguarding and acting as Caldicott Guardian.

About You

We are looking for an established senior leader with significant experience in a comparable senior leadership or operational management role, ideally within a charity, health and social care organisation, or similar regulated environment.

You will bring strong strategic and operational leadership skills, experience of managing complex services and budgets, and a proven ability to drive performance, lead teams and deliver positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact, influencing the strategic direction of Autism Together while ensuring the people we support remain at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future of Autism Together.

Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic direction and leadership across our operational services, ensuring outstanding standards of care, strong regulatory compliance and sustainable service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established senior leader to influence organisational strategy, drive continuous improvement and lead high-performing teams within a values-driven charity.

Autism Together is one of the North West's leading providers of specialist support for autistic adults. Established in 1968 and based in Wirral, we have over 55 years of experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care across residential, supported living and day services.

Our mission is to empower autistic people to reach their full potential, develop independence and lead fulfilling lives. We are passionate about making a positive difference and creating opportunities for the people we support.

Please find attached a pack with more information on the role, organisation and executive team.

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