Business Operations Manager - Childrens Residential (Newton Aycliffe)

Medico Partners; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care organization in Newton Aycliffe seeks a Business Operations Manager. You will lead service development, manage a team to achieve quality care, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's residential care and a strategic approach to leadership. The role offers a salary of £65,000 plus a £5,000 car allowance, along with comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Annual leave: 35 days

Referral bonuses

Pension contributions

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership approach to service development.
• Ability to inspire teams for outstanding care.
• Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilisation of new services and track progress.
• Drive quality improvements with insightful reporting on outcomes.
• Manage and mentor team to meet operational goals.
• Act as Responsible Individual ensuring compliance.
• Build relationships with external stakeholders.
• Embed vision and purpose in service delivery.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Experience in children's residential care

Regulatory understanding

Collaborative mindset

Commitment to continuous improvement

Job description

Overview

Role: Business Operations Manager - Childrens Residential

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £65,000, plus car allowance £5,000

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Note: No sponsorship for this job.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the mobilisation of new services, ensuring deadlines are met and progress is tracked effectively.
• Driving quality improvements through insightful reporting on service outcomes.
• Managing and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional care and meet financial and operational goals.
• Acting as Responsible Individual for services when required, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders including Ofsted, social workers, and local authorities.
• Championing our values and embedding our vision and purpose into every aspect of service delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership and service development.
• A compassionate leader who inspires teams to deliver outstanding care.
• Experience in children’s residential care and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• A collaborative mindset, working closely with clinical, education, and outdoor teams to ensure holistic care.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, learning, and development.

Why Join Us

• Salary: £65,000 per annum, plus a £5,000 car allowance
• Annual Leave: 35 days, with additional days awarded at 2 and 5 years of continuous service
• Flexibility: 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) with occasional flexibility required
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Medicash plan, 24/7 GP access, cashback on optical and dental treatments, and gym discounts
• Recognition & Rewards: £1,000 referral bonuses and monthly Wilderness Heroes awards
• Financial Security: Pension contributions and life assurance (2x salary)
• Discounts: High street savings, leisure perks, and tailored local discounts

Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878. Between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday

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