Managing Director/ RI

Purosearch Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of therapeutic care based in Bradford is seeking an experienced Managing Director to oversee operational and strategic management of children's residential services. The successful candidate will hold regulatory accountability and drive high-quality care, compliance, and sustainable growth. Ideal applicants should have proven experience in Ofsted-regulated environments and a strong background in safeguarding and service development. Competitive salary of £80,000 with an additional £5,000 bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Responsible Individual or Registered Manager within Ofsted-regulated children’s homes.
• Strong track record of leading or turning around services facing significant regulatory or operational challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and residential care legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of services.
• Act as the Responsible Individual with Ofsted, holding full regulatory accountability.
• Provide oversight to Registered Managers, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Financial Oversight

Multi-Site Management

Safeguarding

Job description

Managing Director/ Responsible Individual – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Bradford
Salary: £80,000 with £5,000 bonus
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are exclusively representing an established provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people, currently seeking a highly experienced Managing Director with Responsible Individual responsibilities. This dual role offers a rare opportunity to lead an organisation at both strategic and operational levels, while holding regulatory accountability for Ofsted-regulated services.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the vision, quality, and future growth of the organisation. You will be responsible for driving compliance, safeguarding excellence, and high-performing care across multiple homes, while also supporting long-term business sustainability and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of services, ensuring the organisation’s values and objectives are embedded in practice.
• Act as the Responsible Individual with Ofsted, holding full regulatory accountability across multiple homes.
• Provide oversight and support to Registered Managers, ensuring consistent quality, compliance, and safeguarding standards.
• Ensure services meet and exceed all statutory requirements, including the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Oversee workforce planning, safer recruitment, and staff development, promoting a high-performance, trauma-informed culture.
• Lead on external relationships with regulators, safeguarding partners, commissioners, and local authorities.
• Drive service improvement through robust performance management, internal audits, and continuous quality assurance.
• Support the registration of new homes and identify opportunities for sustainable growth.

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Responsible Individual or Registered Manager within Ofsted-regulated children’s homes.
• Strong track record of leading or turning around services facing significant regulatory or operational challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and residential care legislation.
• Demonstrated strategic and operational leadership, including experience managing multi-site services.
• Commercial acumen, with strong experience in financial oversight and service development.
• Skilled in influencing and engaging with regulators, local authorities, and multi-agency partners.

Desirable:

• Background as an Ofsted Inspector or consultant within the children’s residential sector.
• Familiarity with therapeutic approaches such as PACE, trauma-informed care, or attachment-based models.
• Experience managing enforcement actions, legal proceedings, or complex safeguarding reviews.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking and values-led organisation at a senior executive level. You will have real influence over service direction, quality, and future growth, while making a measurable impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

If interested please call Tom at Purosearch on 01904570050 OR just click APPLY!