Operations Director
North Yorkshire & Cheshire
£80,000 – £100,000 DOE
A rare opportunity to join a new, ambitious care organisation at the very beginning of their growth journey.
Our client has recently acquired their first care home and plans to expand rapidly over the next 12–18 months, with a further three homes already targeted for acquisition. Growth will continue through a series of commissioning projects across the region, creating a stable and exciting platform for long-term development.
They are now seeking an Operations Director who can help shape, build, and drive this organisation forward — with resident-focused care at the heart of every decision.
What We’re Looking For We want a leader who is:
Passionate about outstanding, resident-centred care, ensuring quality and lived experience remain the foundation of all operational decisions.
Ambitious, driven, and confident, with the ability to challenge thinking, influence strategy, and act as a trusted partner to the senior leadership team.
Someone who has progressed through home management roles, ideally from Registered Manager to multi-site or regional level, with a deep understanding of what excellent care looks like at ground level.
Experienced in turnaround, acquisitions, or commissioning, with the capability to create structure and consistency across a growing portfolio.
Motivated by the opportunity to build something from scratch, embedding culture, governance, and operational excellence.The Role As Operations Director, you will:
Oversee and elevate the operational performance of the organisation’s first home and all future acquisitions.
Champion resident-focused care, ensuring quality, safety, and compassion are central to the organisation’s identity.
Lead on building culture, compliance, governance, and best-practice systems from day one.
Support the mobilisation and operational setup of newly acquired and commissioned services.
Drive improvements in occupancy, staffing, quality, and financial performance across all sites.
Play a key role in shaping strategy and influencing the future direction of the organisation.Why This Role?
This is a rare opportunity to join at the earliest stage of a new organisation, have a genuine seat at the table, and help build a modern, values-driven provider from the ground up. You’ll help set the tone, shape the culture, and lead a journey of growth where residents, families, and quality of life always come first