Operations Director

Leaders In Care Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of mental health services is seeking an Operations Director to provide strategic leadership in Nottingham. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000 and the chance to influence care delivery within a supportive leadership team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in mental health or complex care and a passion for quality and outcomes.

Benefits

Performance-based profit share scheme

Opportunity to work with a supportive leadership team

Real autonomy and influence at board level

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a senior operational level within mental health or complex care settings.
• Strong knowledge of NHS and local authority commissioning, CQC standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• A track record of service transformation, team leadership, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across mental health services.
• Lead service development and quality improvement.
• Oversee budgets, workforce planning, and compliance.
• Drive innovation and best practice in service user empowerment.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team on strategic priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

NHS commissioning knowledge

Service transformation

Financial management

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Operations Director – Complex Mental Health Care & Commissioning - East Midlands

Salary c£90,000 negotiable depending on experience plus bonus and benefits!

Full-Time | Permanent | Leadership Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the field of mental health care? Our client is on the hunt for an Operations Director to lead their innovative mental health services across the East Midlands. This forward-thinking company is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care and is looking for a leader who shares their values and vision.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a competitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £100,000, depending on experience. The role offers a performance-based bonus and the chance to work within a supportive, values-driven leadership team. You\'ll have real autonomy and the opportunity to influence at the board level.

Our client is a leading provider of specialist mental health services in the East Midlands. They are committed to clinical excellence and commercial agility, focusing on delivering person-centred care and driving innovation within the sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across mental health services, complex care, and nursing.
• Lead service development, quality improvement, and manage commissioning relationships.
• Oversee budgets, workforce planning, compliance, and performance outcomes.
• Drive innovation, best practice, and service user empowerment.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to support organisational growth and strategic priorities.

Package and Benefits

Package and Benefits:

• Annual salary between £80,000 - £100,000.
• Performance-based profit share scheme.
• Opportunity to work with a supportive and values-driven leadership team.
• Real autonomy and influence at board level.

The ideal Operations Director will have

• Proven experience at a senior operational level within mental health or complex care settings.
• Strong knowledge of NHS and local authority commissioning, CQC standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• A track record of service transformation, team leadership, and financial performance.
• Passion for quality, outcomes, and making a real difference in people’s lives.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Mental Health Services Director, Complex Care Manager, Commissioning Lead, Healthcare Operations Manager, or Director of Clinical Services, this Operations Director position could be the perfect fit for you.

If you\'re passionate about making a real difference in mental health care and have the skills and experience outlined, this Operations Director role is an incredible opportunity. Don\'t miss out on the chance to influence the future of care delivery in a dynamic and growing organisation. Apply now! Ref: LICTW