Director of Operations Mental Health
Location: North West, England, United Kingdom
We are looking for an exceptional leader in Mental Health care to be at the forefront of a quality focused and highly respected charity in the North West.
Our client aims to be the leading third sector provider of inpatient and specialist community mental health services over the next 3 years. The Director of Operations Mental Health will deliver the necessary strategies, processes and performance to ensure that they:
* Are a trusted partner in ICB provider collaboratives shaping strategy and delivery of specialist mental health services.
* Deliver flexible service models that are responsible to commissioner need and reduce pressure on NHS and Local Authority partners.
* Provide sector‑leading levels of quality, safety, outcomes and value for individuals, commissioners and society.
* Meet growth targets through the expansion of current sites and development of new hospital and specialist community schemes in existing and new geographies.
What the role looks like
The Director of Operations will be responsible for the performance of the Mental Health Division and implementing the strategic mental health agenda for the organisation from an operational, clinical, quality, and corporate perspective.
* Overall responsibility for a Mental Health division consisting of 6 independent hospitals, 2 specialist community supported living schemes, and step‑down outreach support.
* Overall responsibility for an operational budget for salaries and non‑pay items (~£11 million).
* Direct line management responsibility for 11 reports.
Essential experience
* At least 5 years senior operational leadership experience in adult health or social care, ideally in Mental Health hospital or services.
* Strategic risk management and reporting.
* Preparation of statutory and non‑statutory mental health returns.
* Leading and managing in an organisation undergoing significant change.
* Working directly with senior executives and board members.
* Managing multi‑site estates and facilities.
* Development of new services.
* Ability to travel across the North West as a car driver with a full licence.
Work arrangement & benefits
Home based role with regular on‑site meetings and travel around the North West, including to Merseyside head office, site visits, leadership conferences and annual social events.
Hours: 35 per week. Flexible working options available (9‑day fortnight or 4.5‑day week).
Annual leave: 40 days with incremental increase up to +5 days, plus buy/sell options.
Car allowance: £7,840–£9,800 per annum.
Base pay range
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