Job Title: Operations Manager
Practice: Cromwell Veterinary Group
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours
Salary: From £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Are you an experienced leader ready for your next step?
Cromwell Veterinary Group is seeking a dynamic and people-focused Operations Manager to oversee all Cromwell sites and help shape the future of our thriving practices.
You will play a pivotal role within our Senior Leadership Team to deliver an exceptional client journey, support our dedicated teams, and drive the success of the business across multiple sites.
Why join us?
* Be at the heart of strategic decision-making and practice direction.
* Lead teams who are passionate, collaborative and dedicated to delivering the highest standards.
* Enjoy the autonomy to innovate, problem-solve and create positive change.
* Work within a culture that genuinely cares about people, pets and progress.
* Benefit from the structure, support and development pathways of a large, respected veterinary group.
What you'll be doing
* Overseeing the smooth operational running of all Cromwell practices.
* Driving delivery of business strategy and supporting continuous growth.
* Championing exceptional client experience and supporting a positive, engaged team culture.
* Leading key operational areas including HR, H&S, finance, marketing and client care.
* Acting as a trusted link between the practice teams and Linnaeus central support functions.
* Providing confident, compassionate leadership that inspires others to thrive.
What you'll bring
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, organise and support diverse teams based across muti-sites within the Cromwell brand
* A passion for delivering outstanding client care and creating an environment where people feel valued.
* Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* A proactive, positive approach aligned with our values and mission.
* Proven operational experience in running complex multi-site businesses, aligning teams with clear direction to achieve quality of care orientated performance
If you're ready to take on a rewarding leadership role where your ideas, people focus and drive for excellence truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
About us
Cromwell Vets is a busy 24-hour first opinion small animal hospital with 5 branch surgeries. We pride ourselves on providing the highest standards in veterinary medicine, and our tier 3 hospital has excellent facilities and equipment and hosts our dedicated out of hours service. Wellbeing is top of the agenda and important to us all – we champion a better work-life balance and are avid supporters of the WellVet Initiative.
Cromwell Veterinary Group is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Cromwell Veterinary Group Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at
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Salary Value: £50,000 per annum;
Salary Description: From, depending on experience;