The essentials
* Location: Leeds
* Contract: Permanent
* Salary: £47,710.85
* Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.
Operations Manager – Leeds
Be the inspiration at the forefront of great teams. Build, lead, transform.
This is an exciting leadership opportunity within our North Division, where you will be responsible for developing and leading a team of managers. You will oversee services across supported living, day opportunities, and outreach, shaping the delivery of high-quality support and making a real difference to the lives of the people we support.
Working closely with the Divisional Director, development team, and local authorities, you will help support and develop services across Leeds. Join us and play a key role in what we do best- helping people live their lives their way.
If you’ve ever thought “We could do this better” this is your chance to make a real impact.
Your mission (should you choose to accept it)
At Affinity Trust, we’re dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and related needs to live fulfilling, independent lives. We have a new opportunity for a dynamic Registered Manager who shares our values and really wants to make a difference.
* Be the founding force behind a purpose-driven team.
* Deliver safe, consistent, and person-centred support every single day.
* Lead with heart, set the culture, and build your team’s confidence and skills.
* Empower choice, independence, and fun for everyone we support.
* Manage budgets and ensure excellence in quality, safety, and compliance.
* Cover the on-call service for all your locations to keep everyone safe and supported.
We work together | We have courage | We give our best | People are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Is a natural, dynamic team-builder who inspires and brings out the best in others
* Excels at coaching and mentoring
* Leads operations with integrity and strong values
* Turns challenges into opportunities with calm confidence
* Drives change and champions an open, inclusive culture
* Ensures the people we support have a voice in shaping how their care and support is delivered.
We’re waiting to hear from you
Choose from our benefits that work for you:
* Stream: Access your pay as you earn it, plus coaching, vouchers, discounts, and cashback
* Blue Light Card: We’ll cover your membership for discounts at shops and restaurants
* Simply Health: Fully funded health plans with 24/7 GP access and cash back on prescriptions, dental, opticians, and more
* Vivup: Spread the cost of home electronics or a bike through easy salary deductions.
* Buy & Sell Annual Leave: Flexible leave options twice a year.
* Pension & Life Assurance: Automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows pension and Life Assurance schemes.
Ready to build something meaningful?
This isn’t just a job - it’s a chance to lead with heart, drive change, and see your impact daily.
Affinity Trust is an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.
Apply now and let’s make it happen, together.
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible, and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate