Operations Manager in Lichfield

Senior Operations Manager – Family Assessment & Learning Disability Services

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Location: Staffordshire
Salary: £70,000 (reviewed as services grow)
Hours: Full-time (flexible initially)

We are working on behalf of a well-established private care provider in Staffordshire to recruit a senior, experienced leader to take responsibility for the development and operational oversight of two newly established services: a Family Assessment Centre and a Learning Disability Service.

This is a bespoke and newly created role within an organisation that already operates a successful portfolio of children\’s residential homes. Due to continued growth and service diversification, our client is seeking a high-calibre professional to take ownership of these specialist provisions and support their ongoing development.

The Role

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Family Assessment Centre and Learning Disability service

Support service development, growth, and regulatory compliance

Work closely with senior leadership to shape and embed best practice

Play a key role in establishing systems, structures, and standards

Initially hands-on, with scope to evolve as services expand

The Ideal Candidate

Proven experience within Family Assessment services (essential)

Experience within Learning Disability services (highly desirable)

Strong leadership, operational, and regulatory knowledge

Comfortable working in a developing service environment

Passionate about quality, outcomes, and service excellence

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What\’s on Offer

Salary around £70,000, with review as services grow

Flexible approach to hours initially, moving to full-time

Opportunity to shape and lead new services from an early stage

Informal initial discussion (Teams or in person) prior to formal process

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced professional seeking a senior, influential role within a growing and values-led organisation.

For a confidential, informal conversation, please call (phone number removed) and send your CV