Director of Operations – Multi-Site Private Dental Group
Location:
Greater London (Hybrid, with travel across clinics including occasional weekends)
Salary:
Up to £100,000 per annum + Company Bonus + Mileage Expenses
Hybrid | Full-Time | Permanent
Are you a seasoned operations leader with a track record of scaling multi-site private healthcare businesses?
Compass Associates is recruiting on behalf of a growing dental business that is transforming access to clear aligner treatments across London. This is a strategic leadership role for a Head of Operations who will ensure operational excellence, drive growth, and deliver exceptional patient experiences across multiple locations.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will take ownership of the company's operational strategy and ensure it is executed efficiently across all private operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with team management, financial accountability, and process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead day-to-day operations across a growing portfolio of private dental practices
* Design and implement scalable processes to support significant business expansion
* Motivate, mentor, and manage clinic and operational teams, fostering a positive and inclusive culture
* Deliver against budgets and P&L targets, ensuring efficiency and profitability
* Collaborate with the COO, senior leadership, and clinical teams to align operational delivery with strategic growth plans
* Uphold compliance with healthcare regulations and governance frameworks
* Contribute to integration of new practices post-acquisition, ensuring a seamless transition for patients and teams
Candidate Profile:
* 5+ years of senior operational experience in multi-site private healthcare sectors
* Proven track record in senior operational leadership within
private healthcare/dentistry
* Experience in high-growth or fast-scaling organisations, such as PE-backed businesses or franchise models
* Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency, implement operational strategies, and manage P&L responsibilities
* Strong leadership skills with experience motivating and managing multi-site teams
* Commercial acumen and a strategic mindset with a focus on sustainable growth
* Excellent people leadership skills – able to inspire teams and create a positive, non-toxic culture
* Based in Greater London or nearby, with flexibility to travel and work weekends as needed
Benefits:
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonus
* Paid mileage expenses
* Private medical insurance, life assurance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and discounted dental treatment
* Flexible hybrid working with autonomy over your diary
* Opportunity to lead operations in a market-leading, fast-growing dental business
For a confidential conversation, contact
Tom Fitch
on
or email your CV to
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy.
Referral Bonus:
Recommend a candidate and receive £200 in John Lewis vouchers when they are successfully placed.