5 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* The Interim Community, Health & Wellbeing Operations Manager is responsible for leading the operational delivery, improvement, and transformation of the Community Health and Wellbeing service. This includes overseeing the operations of six Centres for the Community, ensuring services are safe, efficient, compassionate, and customer-focused, particularly for vulnerable and elderly residents.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Review, redesign, and improve operational processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, consistency, and customer-centered delivery across all centres.
* Ensure alignment with corporate procedures, relevant legislation, industry standards, and best practices.
* Oversee day-to-day functions of the six Centres for the Community, ensuring safe, legal, and welcoming environments.
* Support the transition and implementation of the Connected Communities model, including collaboration with voluntary sector partners and community groups.
Essential Experience Required
* Operational leadership and management experience in customer-facing, fast-moving frontline services.
* Proven experience delivering business improvements with measurable results.
* Experience working collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and volunteers.
Essential Qualifications Required
* Degree, management qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Additional Information to Note
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Location: High Street, Esher, Surrey, KT10 9SD, United Kingdom
* Work pattern: Some weeks it will be 4-5 days on-site, others 3 days in office, 2 at home
* Enhanced DBS
* Driving licence and ability to travel around the borough
* Please note, we work on bi-weekly payments.
The role closes on 20th Feb 2026, apply ASAP.