Practice Manager – Dental Practice
Location:
South Croydon
Salary:
£35,000 – £45,000 per annum + up to 20% performance-related bonus
Full-Time | Permanent
Are you an experienced Practice Manager looking for your next challenge in a forward-thinking, award-winning dental practice?
Compass Associates are working with a highly reputable dental group to appoint a Practice Manager for their South Croydon site. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a motivated team within a mixed NHS and private setting, supported by an experienced Partner and a dedicated head office infrastructure.
The Practice Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, compliant and efficient running of the practice, while driving performance and maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and service excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires strong commercial awareness, excellent people management skills and a proactive approach to achieving growth and targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the effective day-to-day running of the practice, upholding compliance standards and patient safety
* Deliver outstanding patient experience in line with company strategy and values
* Provide leadership, training, and performance management for the practice team
* Monitor and drive income, revenue, and KPI targets with full visibility of performance metrics
* Collaborate with head office functions including recruitment, finance, and marketing
* Hold regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance reviews to develop staff skills and engagement
* Manage CQC compliance and regulatory requirements
* Support with problem-solving and issue resolution as they arise
Candidate Profile
* Previous experience in dental practice management (mixed or private practice preferred)
* Strong commercial acumen, confident reviewing P&L accounts and driving performance improvements
* Experience in compliance management and CQC requirements
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a diverse team
* Confident, professional, and proactive in both patient and team interactions
* Experience with Dentally software desirable
* DBS checked and eligible to work in the UK
Benefits
* Competitive salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)
* Up to 20% performance-related bonus
* Access to structured training, development, and regular management conferences
* Birthday leave in addition to standard holiday entitlement
* GDC, indemnity, and CPD costs covered if a qualified nurse (circa £500 annual value)
* Regular team social events and strong company culture (rated 4.7/5 on Indeed)
* Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing and innovative group
For a confidential conversation, contact Tom Fitch on or email your CV to
Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy.
Referral Bonus: Recommend a candidate and receive £200 in John Lewis vouchers when they are successfully placed.