Overview
East region. Salary: £96,696.60 to £101,792.64 per year plus Car Allowance. Hours: 35 per week. We are recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year and are excited to welcome a new Regional Director to the East region. We are a not-for-profit organisation that reinvests in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic development and implementation of high quality supported living and care services for a region that respond to customer, organisational and financial needs and result in the creation or continuation of sustainable services.
* Manage the delivery of the strategic plan for supported living; develop strategies and processes that support the delivery of the Group's objectives.
* Ensure the financial performance of services in the region, including the setting and management of budgets that result in sustainable services.
* Provide effective leadership of all supported living and care services for a region by promoting an effective organisational culture, safe working practices, and a performance‑focused environment for staff.
* Meet all legislative and regulatory requirements for supported living and care activities to ensure a safe and secure environment for customers and minimising potential risks.
* Develop and actively manage relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders; report and present information to support decision making, business planning and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Develop and actively manage relationships with internal and external customers, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery and ensuring they are dealt with appropriately and act as the key point of contact for commercial partners.
* Audit and monitor performance of a region against key performance indicators and contracts, investigate reasons for poor performance, recommend improvements and ensure solutions are implemented.
* Manage the recruitment, performance management and development of quality staff to ensure that resources are managed effectively to meet business needs.
Qualifications and Skills
* Level 5 Chartered Institute of Housing qualification or commitment to complete
* Extensive knowledge and experience of regulated activity across CQC & Ofsted
* Substantial knowledge of supported living and care services and environment
* Comprehensive experience of tendering, budget preparation and cost control
* Comprehensive experience of senior stakeholder liaison and relationship building
* Comprehensive experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
* Comprehensive experience of managing projects with strong project management skills
* Comprehensive knowledge of working in a regulated environment
* Full, current driving licence
Rewards
* 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays)
* Occupational sick pay linked to length of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
* Company-paid life insurance
* Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
* Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
* Flexible working options and an inclusive culture with staff networks
* Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria. Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs.
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