At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee multiple elderly care homes, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: A leading elderly care provider with a focus on quality and person-centred care.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, competitive salary, and bonuses.
- Other info: Supportive culture with opportunities for leadership development and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of residents while driving operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Senior multi-site operational experience in elderly care or healthcare required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 85000 £ per year.
A leading elderly care provider is seeking an experienced Regional Director of Operations to oversee a portfolio of care homes across the East of England. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an operationally focused individual with strong multi-site experience within the care home sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving quality, compliance, occupancy, financial performance, and leadership development across the region.
You will work closely with senior leadership teams while supporting Home Managers and Operations Managers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and strong commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Operational Management
- Provide leadership and operational oversight across multiple elderly care services.
- Support and develop Operations Managers and Home Managers across the region.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor service quality, compliance, and operational performance.
- Lead on service improvement plans and support homes through challenges and change management.
- Quality & Compliance
- Ensure homes maintain strong CQC outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Drive improvements in care standards, resident experience, and clinical governance.
- Support services with inspections, audits, and action plans where required.
- Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Commercial Performance
- Oversee occupancy, budgeting, and financial performance across the region.
- Work alongside internal teams to support enquiry management and occupancy growth.
- Monitor KPIs and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Support relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and external stakeholders.
- Leadership & Culture
- Support recruitment, retention, and succession planning across management teams.
- Develop a positive and supportive working culture across services.
- Mentor senior leaders and help drive performance and accountability.
- Support employee relations matters alongside HR teams where required.
- Previous experience within a senior multi-site operational role in elderly care or healthcare.
- Strong understanding of CQC regulations and compliance frameworks.
- Proven experience managing large teams and improving service performance.
- Commercial awareness with budget and KPI management experience.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence required.
- Previous experience at Regional Director or Senior Operations level.
- Nurse qualification or Registered Manager background beneficial.
- Experience supporting new service openings, acquisitions, or turnaround projects.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
Regional Operations Director in Lowestoft employer: Premier Recruitment Solutions
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Southampton, where your sales expertise will be rewarded with a competitive salary and uncapped commission. Our client fosters a high-energy work culture that prioritises employee growth through comprehensive training and regular performance incentives, making it an ideal environment for ambitious sales professionals looking to maximise their potential.
Contact Details:
Premier Recruitment Solutions Recruitment Team
