Operations Director – EBD Children’s Homes
Salary: £75,000 + £6,000 bonus (£81,000 OTE)
Location: West Yorkshire
Portfolio: 2 EBD homes, expanding to 4
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Director to join a growing provider of EBD children’s residential services in West Yorkshire. This is a senior leadership role with clear growth plans, offering both strategic influence and strong financial reward.
The Role
* Provide operational and strategic leadership across 2 established EBD children’s homes, with expansion to 4 homes
* Lead, mentor, and develop Registered Managers and senior teams
* Drive quality, safeguarding, and outcomes for children and young people
* Ensure all homes meet and exceed Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements
* Play a key role in the registration and launch of new homes
* Oversee performance, compliance, staffing, and budgets across the portfolio
The Package
* £75,000 basic salary
* £6,000 performance-related bonus (£81,000 OTE)
* Additional £6,000 per annum once two further homes are successfully registered
About You
* Proven senior operational experience within children’s residential care (EBD essential)
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality frameworks
* Experience supporting new home registrations and service growth
* Inspirational leader with a hands‑on, values‑led approach
* Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality care and operational performance
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Director looking to join a progressive organisation and make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people, while being part of an ambitious expansion journey.
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