Operations Manager – Children’s Residential Services Location: Birmingham (covering 4–5 homes across the region) Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum Registration: Responsible Individual (RI) for the region Provider Type: Established, values-driven organisation entering a new phase of strategic growth Do you excel in leading through influence and driving operational excellence at scale? Are you ready to play a pivotal strategic role in shaping the direction of children’s social care services across a growing region? An established and respected children’s residential care provider is seeking an accomplished Operations Manager to take strategic oversight of 4–5 homes across Birmingham. This high-impact role offers the opportunity to lead regional growth, enhance service quality, and ensure excellence across all operational and regulatory areas. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic leadership and direction across multiple residential sites, ensuring alignment with organisational vision and Ofsted standards. * Develop and deliver a regional growth strategy, including new service openings and optimisation of existing homes. * Lead, mentor, and empower Registered Managers to deliver consistently high-quality, child-centred care. * Maintain robust governance and accountability frameworks as the Responsible Individual (RI). * Analyse performance metrics and operational data to drive continuous improvement and efficiency. * Collaborate effectively with senior leadership to shape and influence long-term service delivery models. About You * Proven track record in senior operational leadership within children’s residential care. * Extensive knowledge of regulatory and safeguarding frameworks, with the ability to hold RI registration. * Commercially astute, with experience driving growth while maintaining quality and compliance. * Strong strategic thinker who balances people leadership with business performance. * Excellent communicator, capable of building credibility across all levels internally and externally. What’s on Offer * Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on experience). * Opportunity to lead regional strategy with genuine autonomy and influence. * Supportive executive team committed to excellence, innovation, and ethical growth. * Career-defining role shaping the future direction of a growing, stable provider. If you’re an ambitious senior leader seeking to make a lasting impact within a respected care organisation, this role offers the platform to do just that. Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation about this strategic opportunity