Operations Manager

Leaders in Care; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Operations Manager (Nursing) to lead multiple residential and nursing services. This role offers the chance to shape care quality and drive strategic improvements. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with strong operational management experience and a history of overseeing compliance and quality in healthcare settings. The position includes a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a performance-related bonus and leadership development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £80,000–£85,000 per annum

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Performance-related bonus

Pension

Life insurance

NMC registration fees covered

Access to GP appointments and counselling services

Ongoing leadership development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with proven experience overseeing residential and nursing services.
• Strong track record in managing compliance, quality, and multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership across multiple residential and nursing services.
• Support and challenge Home Managers to ensure safe and compliant care.
• Drive quality improvement and consistent operational standards.
• Contribute to regional and organizational strategy.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Operational management

Quality compliance

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN

Job description

Job Description

Senior operational influence | Regional autonomy | Nursing-led leadership | Purpose-driven care

If you are a Registered Nurse ready to step into a senior leadership role where your decisions genuinely shape care quality, this Operations Manager (Nursing) position offers the scope, trust, and influence to make that impact. You will oversee multiple residential and nursing services, supporting Home Managers to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care at scale.

This is a role for an experienced nursing leader who wants autonomy, strategic input, and the opportunity to lead through others. You will balance operational grip with professional empathy, working closely with senior colleagues while remaining visible and credible in services.

Package & Benefits

• Salary £80,000–£85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Performance-related bonus, pension, life insurance, and NMC registration fees covered.
• Access to GP appointments and counselling services for you and your children.
• Ongoing leadership development and structured training opportunities.

About the Company

You will join a large, values-led care provider focused on residential and nursing services. The organisation reinvests in its services, prioritises quality and compliance, and supports leaders to deliver sustainable improvements across regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership across multiple residential and nursing services.
• Support and challenge Home Managers to deliver safe, effective, and compliant care.
• Drive quality improvement, CQC outcomes, and consistent operational standards.
• Contribute to regional and organisational strategy, shaping the future of services.

About You

• Registered Nurse with an active NMC PIN.
• Proven experience overseeing and leading residential and nursing services.
• Strong track record of managing compliance, quality, and multi-site operations.

If you are considering your next step into a senior nursing leadership role and would value a confidential conversation before applying, we would be pleased to speak with you. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.