Operations Director

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

Operations Director

Are you an experienced senior leader with a passion for delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference to people's lives?

Autism Together is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the future of our charity.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across our residential, supported living and day services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 strong 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 acting as Caldicott Guardian.

About You

We are looking for an established senior leader with significant experience in a comparable senior leadership or operational management role, ideally within a charity, health and social care organisation, or similar regulated environment.

You will bring strong strategic and operational leadership skills, experience of managing complex services and budgets, and a proven ability to drive performance, lead teams and deliver positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact, influencing the strategic direction of Autism Together while ensuring the people we support remain at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future of Autism Together.

Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic direction and leadership across our operational services, ensuring outstanding standards of care, strong regulatory compliance and sustainable service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity for an established senior leader to influence organisational strategy, drive continuous improvement and lead high-performing teams within a values-driven charity.

Autism Together is one of the North West's leading providers of specialist support for autistic adults. Established in 1968 and based in Wirral, we have over 55 years of experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care across residential, supported living and day services.

Our mission is to empower autistic people to reach their full potential, develop independence and lead fulfilling lives. We are passionate about making a positive difference and creating opportunities for the people we support.

Please find attached a pack with more information on the role, organisation and executive team.

About the company

Autism Together is a charity and service provider, offering specialist support to autistic people for almost 60 years.

Required Criteria

• senior leadership
• Executive Level
• Strategic Thinking

Desired Criteria

Skills you'll need