Area Support Manager - Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire - 12 month FTC
Fixed-Term 12-Month Contract | Home-Based with Extensive Travel
Salary up to £45,000 DOE
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an Area Support Manager to work closely with the Area Director, supporting practices across Oxfordshire and Bedfordshire. As part of Central Functions, you will be part of the teams that support and enable our network of over 2,500 practices across 20 countries, driving operational excellence, innovation and strategic impact across the business.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As an Area Support Manager, you'll have a unique opportunity to support the Area Director to ensure the success of multiple veterinary practices and the people who work within them. By providing hands‑on support, guidance and leadership, you'll help create environments where teams can thrive, leaders feel empowered and practices are equipped to deliver the very best care to patients and clients.
Your ability to build strong relationships, influence positive change and drive continuous improvement will have a direct impact on colleague engagement, practice performance and overall business success.
This role goes beyond operational support; it's about making a tangible difference. You'll play a key role in ensuring teams feel supported, connected and set up for success, ultimately creating a positive and lasting impact on colleagues, clients and patients across the region.
Working Pattern
* 40 hours per week
* Field‑based role, combining home working and extensive travel across the region
Key Responsibilities
* Develop close working relationships with practice leaders and act as the go‑to person for operational support and troubleshooting
* Maintain regular contact with practices to ensure teams feel supported and connected to the wider inspiring vet care network
* Support practices through change related to the rollout of our national unified brand and other strategic initiatives
* Work with the Area Director to identify opportunities to improve team wellbeing, efficiency and client experience
* Organise area meetings, prepare agendas, distribute materials and minutes, and ensure actions are completed
* Support practices' utilisation of dashboards and reporting tools to identify trends, areas of underperformance and opportunities for growth
* Provide support to underperforming sites and assist with implementing improvement plans
* Ensure practices are following leadership and performance frameworks
* Provide administrative support across finance, recruitment, HR, performance management and health & safety activities
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are a capable and collaborative professional who brings:
* At least 2 years’ coaching and mentoring experience, with the ability to motivate, support and inspire leaders through change
* The ability to understand key financial KPIs, identify actions to improve performance and support implementation
* Strong people skills and experience bringing together teams across multiple locations
* The confidence to influence, collaborate and constructively challenge where required
* A broad healthcare background would be beneficial but is not essential
* A full and valid driving licence
* A commitment to supporting colleagues, practices and business performance
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
* A role with meaningful impact supporting practices and colleagues across the region
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across the wider inspiring vet care Group
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and specialist teams
* Access to internal networks, development programmes and professional growth opportunities
* A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, innovation and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Discounted veterinary care
* Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Car allowance of £375 per month or a company car
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
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