Director of Operations

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider is seeking an Operations Director to oversee five homes in Nottinghamshire. The ideal candidate will have a clinical background, strong leadership skills, and a focus on quality care. This role offers a salary starting from £90,000 per annum plus bonuses. You will be expected to ensure compliance, improve financial performance, and lead multiple teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Regional Manager / Regional Director in elderly or dementia care.
• Strong commercial understanding and proven ability to drive occupancy.
• Visible leadership style to build trust with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee five homes ensuring quality of care and compliance.
• Drive improvements in occupancy and financial performance.
• Provide updates to the Managing Director about operational activities.

Skills

Leadership

CQC Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Financial Performance Improvement

Education

RGN or RMN qualification

Job description

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Operations Director | Luxury Elderly & Dementia Care Provider

Package: Salary from £90,000 per annum + Bonus + additional benefits

We are working with a highly regarded, family-owned care provider seeking a Operations Director to oversee a cluster of five homes delivering luxury elderly and dementia care across Nottinghamshire. The portfolio includes well-established nursing services, specialist dementia care, and a recently redeveloped flagship home following significant multi-million-pound investment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned operational leader with a clinical background (RGN or RMN preferred) to join a provider with a reputation for quality, innovation, and growth. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director and play a key role in shaping regional performance, culture, and care outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee five homes, with a remit that includes elderly nursing and specialist dementia services
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability for Home Managers
• Drive quality improvements across the region, ensuring CQC compliance and governance standards
• Improve and maintain occupancy and financial performance across the homes
• Lead turnaround and commissioning efforts where required
• Develop effective stakeholder relationships with local authorities, ICS partners, and regulators
• Provide concise and timely updates to the Managing Director on performance, sector trends, and operational activity
• Champion a culture of transparency, collaboration, and clinical excellence

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a Regional Manager / Regional Director in elderly or dementia care
• Background in managing managers and delivering results across multiple sites
• Strong commercial understanding, with proven ability to improve occupancy and drive financial performance
• Excellent understanding of CQC standards and quality governance frameworks
• A visible and hands-on leadership style with the ability to build trust with operational teams
• Ideally RGN or RMN qualified with experience in nursing and dementia care (complex care experience also considered)
• Track record in turnaround, commissioning, and stakeholder management
• Based within an hour’s commute of Nottinghamshire

If you're a confident and commercially minded operator with a background in elderly care and a passion for quality, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a respected and luxurious growing care group.

The role covers a diverse and well-invested group of five homes, including:

• Large, established nursing services with strong occupancy
• A flagship luxury home recently redeveloped with significant capital investment

Location

The homes within this portfolio are commutable from the following locations: Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Newark-on-Trent, Grantham, Lincoln, Burton upon Trent, Ilkeston, Beeston, West Bridgford, Melton Mowbray, Worksop and surrounding areas.

Summary

Our client is seeking a Operations Director for a luxury elderly and dementia care provider based across Nottinghamshire. In exchange, the provider is offering a salary from £90,000 per annum plus bonus.

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for each successful referral.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Jon Mondey direct on 02393 874322. Alternatively, email an updated CV to [emailprotected]