Director of Operations — Care Excellence & Impact

Autism Together; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Together is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team and shape the future of the charity. You will provide strategic direction across residential, supported living and day services, ensuring outstanding care and sustainable service delivery.

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive performance, governance and stakeholder partnerships, while leading safeguarding and regulatory compliance across all services.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a comparable senior leadership or operational management role.
• Experience in a charity, health and social care, or regulated environment is preferred.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership with budget management experience.
• Ability to drive performance, lead teams and deliver positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and direction to operational services and Heads of Service.
• Ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and CQC compliance.
• Driving operational performance, quality improvement and financial sustainability.
• Developing relationships with commissioners, local authorities, health partners and other key stakeholders.
• Supporting the charity's long-term strategy, organisational development and governance.
• Leading on organisational safeguarding and Caldicott Guardian.

Skills

Senior leadership

Executive Level

Strategic thinking

Job description

Autism Together is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team and shape the future of the charity. You will provide strategic direction across residential, supported living and day services, ensuring outstanding care and sustainable service delivery.

Reporting to the CEO, you will drive performance, governance and stakeholder partnerships, while leading safeguarding and regulatory compliance across all services.