Area Manager

Bupa; Ilford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Area Manager to enhance Practice Health and ensure outstanding patient care. You will support Practice Managers, drive performance, and manage P&L responsibilities across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a strong focus on commercial acumen and customer satisfaction. This role offers career growth and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Continuous training and career advancement

Industry-leading benefits

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Track record of inspiring teams and driving performance.
• Experience in managing P&L and revenue growth.
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Empower and support Practice Managers for clinical excellence.
• Ensure outstanding patient care and experience.
• Manage budgets and optimize practice capacity.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Role Overview

This is a field-based role with travel in and around East London, so you'll need to be based locally or within a reasonable commute,

Key Responsibilities & Objectives

• Leading with Impact: Empower and support Practice Managers to achieve operational and clinical excellence while building strong relationships with clinical teams to maximize performance and growth.
• Delivering Patient-Centric Care: Ensure our patients receive outstanding care and experience, always putting their needs at the heart of everything we do.
• Developing a High-Performance Culture: Lead by example, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring your teams to reach their potential. Champion wellbeing, inclusivity, and high engagement.
• Driving Operational Excellence: Manage budgets, optimize practice capacity, and deliver strategic growth targets. Your ability to think commercially and make data‑led decisions will set you apart.
• Enhancing Compliance & Governance: Ensure practices comply with all regulations and safety standards while supporting Practice Managers in maintaining high‑quality patient care.
• Innovating for the Future: Lead your teams through change and continuous improvement, creating a culture where innovation thrives.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of dental care? Bupa Dental Care is looking for dynamic, results‑driven Area Managers to lead and inspire across multiple locations. With a strong focus on operational excellence, patient care, and high‑performance leadership, this role will empower you to drive success and contribute to Bupa's Dental Health Is… Strategy.

Key Competencies & Qualifications

• Proven Leadership: A track record of inspiring teams and driving performance across multiple locations, ideally within regulated services or clinical environments.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong business insight, with experience in managing P&L, revenue growth, and operational excellence.
• Customer-Obsessed: A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences, and the ability to drive patient retention and long‑term value.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable navigating change, embracing challenges, and leading your team through transformation.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to make informed, data‑driven decisions and translate strategic goals into tangible, high‑impact actions.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a passionate leader, with a growth mindset and a strong drive for results, Bupa Dental Care offers the opportunity to take your career to the next level. This is your chance to be part of an innovative and customer‑focused organisation that values excellence, sustainability, and care.

About Your Role

As an Area Manager at Bupa, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business by enhancing Practice Health, delivering outstanding Patient Health, fostering a culture of People Health, contributing to Bupa's commitment to Planet Health, all whilst driving Performance Health across your area. You'll have P&L responsibility, lead a dedicated team, and have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Why Bupa?

• A Rewarding Career: Be part of an organization that genuinely cares about the health of its people, patients, and the planet.
• Growth & Development: We invest in our people - continuous training, career advancement, and opportunities to shape the future of dental care.
• Industry Leading Benefits: From healthcare benefits to financial support, our suite of benefits is un‑rivalled in the industry
• Work‑Life Balance: With flexibility and support, we ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
• Purpose‑Driven Impact: Join a team committed to making a positive difference in healthcare, sustainability, and the patient experience.

What You'll Be Doing

What You'll Be Doing, Here you'll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You'll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.