Operations Director / COO / Operations Manager – Nursing Home Group
Location: Hampshire
Salary: £65,000 – £115,000 + Car Allowance + 20% Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Step into Executive / Leadership Role in Elderly Care
Are you an experienced Operations Manager, Operations Director, Chief Operating Officer (COO), or Nursing Home Director seeking a high-impact leadership opportunity? Join a respected elderly care provider and lead the transformation and strategic growth of a high-quality nursing home group across Hampshire.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a compassionate, people-first care organisation with a growing portfolio of care homes. Whether you're a seasoned Area Manager / Operations Manager ready for your next career move or a current COO seeking a more values-driven role, this position offers excellent career progression and autonomy at the highest level.
About the Role
As Nursing Home / Care Home Operations Manager / Regional Manager / Operations Director / COO, you will oversee the performance, compliance, and strategic development of care homes, ensuring excellence in service delivery, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance (CQC). This role combines hands-on operational leadership with long-term strategic vision.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop multiple care home teams across the region
Drive operational excellence and ensure full CQC compliance
Oversee quality assurance and continuous improvement projects
Implement business development strategies and change management initiatives
Shape the future direction of the organisation as part of the senior leadership team
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, person-centred elderly care
Build strong stakeholder relationships and promote best practices
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic, strategic leader with a strong track record in elderly care operations.
Essential Experience:
Previous role as Care Home Operations Manager, Operations Director, COO, Nursing Home Director, or Regional Manager in a care setting
Expertise in nursing home management, quality assurance, and regulatory standards
Deep understanding of CQC compliance, care governance, and risk management
Strong business acumen with the ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and workforce performance
Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver organisational change
Desirable:
Nurse qualification (RGN/RMN) is advantageous but not essential
Experience working with small-to-medium sized care groups
Strategic mindset with a passion for care excellence
What’s on Offer
Highly competitive salary package: £65,000 – £115,000
Car allowance and 20% annual performance bonus
Autonomy to shape the future of a care-first organisation
Clear route to future executive leadership roles (including CEO potential)
Join a company with a strong reputation for quality and integrity in care
Apply Now – Make Your Leadership Count
This is your chance to lead with purpose and help transform elderly care services across the South of England. If you're a visionary leader with operational and strategic experience in elderly care home services, we want to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV to secure this exceptional Nursing Home Operations Manager / Regional Manager / Operations Director / COO role