We’re Hiring a Full-Time Deputy Service Manager Location: Truro Health Park Salary: £40,000 per annum Closing Date: 5pm 22nd March 2026 Interview Date: 30th March 2026 Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference? Do you want to be part of a team where your work truly impacts your community, the environment, and the future of healthcare? Then Smile Together is the place for you! Smile Together Dental is one of the UK’s leading employee-owned healthcare organisations. We exist to improve oral health, reduce inequality and ensure everyone in our communities can access high-quality care — regardless of their background or circumstances. We are looking for a Deputy Service Manager. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role where you will work closely with the Service Manager, Practice Managers, clinicians and support teams to ensure our services are clinically excellent, financially sustainable and aligned with our social purpose. What are we looking for? The Deputy Service Manager is responsible for supporting the Service Manager in the effective operational management of Smile Together’s clinical services. Your purpose is to ensure that each practice delivers outstanding patient care, meets contractual and business objectives, runs safely and efficiently, and contributes positively to the health of the communities we serve. You will play a key role in translating organisational strategy into practical action, ensuring our practices are resilient, well-led and focused on improving access, quality and patient experience. We are looking for a compassionate, commercially aware and people-focused leader who is motivated by purpose as well as performance. You will ideally have: • Proven experience leading multiple sites or teams in healthcare, social care, dental, or another regulated environment • Strong operational and financial management skills, including budgets, productivity and performance • A passion for patient experience, equality of access and high-quality care • A supportive leadership style that develops others and builds trust • Confidence managing change, improvement and challenging situations • The ability to balance financial sustainability with social purpose Why Join Us? Were more than just a dental practice, we’re proud to be • the UK’s first dental practice to be B Corp certified • a Community Interest Company (CIC) • proud to be employee-owned, giving our team a voice within the business This means we’re committed to doing business differently for the benefit of our people, the communities we serve, and our planet. From reducing our environmental “toothprint” with sustainable practices, to playing an active role in improving oral health across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, our mission goes beyond dentistry: we change lives and we’d love you to be part of that! What Makes Us Unique? Employee-Owned: Be more than an employee – become a co-owner, shaping the future of Smile Together. B Corp Certified: We use business as a force for good, socially, environmentally and ethically Community Focused: Every day, we work to improve the health and wellbeing of Cornwall’s residents, with special attention to vulnerable and underserved communities. Living Wage Employer: We’re proud to be part of over 16,000 UK employers leading the way on decent pay for our employees. Mentorship and Professional Development: We’ll help you develop your skills with access to our Smile Together Training Academy, including a paid subscription to Agilio for continuous professional development, mentorship opportunities, and unique chances to work across Cornwall, including in our Mobile Dental Unit. Paid Indemnity & GDC Registration: We’ve got you covered so you can focus on your career. Workforce Benefits Package: Occupational pension scheme, 27 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), National Living Wage Employer, and an extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday! Unique Employee Ownership Benefits: Shareholder Opportunities: Have a real voice in shaping the future of our employee-owned company. Community Involvement: Engage in impactful community projects like our coastal outreach and support for Health for Homeless Cornwall. Opportunity for half a day’s paid volunteer time such as through our partnership with Plant One or with a charity of your own* Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Through our Health Assured Programme, you’ll have access to tools for mental and physical health, including 24-hour helplines, structured therapy, and more. *Conditions apply. Ready to make a real difference with a team that’s passionate about people, the planet, and positive change? Join Smile Together today! You will need to be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in the UK as we do not offer sponsorship and that you are able to commute to the place of work