Regional Care Operations Leader – Scotland

JCO Healthcare; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Long-term career progression

Job summary

JCO Healthcare is seeking a Regional Operations Manager for Scotland to lead a portfolio of care homes. You will coach Home Managers, drive care quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor financial performance across the region.

The role requires a nursing qualification with an NMC Pin, and a track record of improving quality and operational metrics. Travel across North Scotland is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience as Peripatetic/Regional Manager or similar senior leadership in the care home sector.
• Nurse qualification and a valid NMC Pin are required.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Inspectorate.
• Proven track record of improving quality outcomes and operational performance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget management experience.
• Willingness to travel across North Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and support Home Managers across your portfolio.
• Drive high standards of care quality and regulatory compliance.
• Improve occupancy levels and overall commercial performance.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs and operational effectiveness.
• Support recruitment, retention and development of management teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with local authorities and external partners.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Care industry knowledge

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Education

NMC Pin

Nurse qualification

Level 5 qualification

Job description

JCO Healthcare is seeking a Regional Operations Manager for Scotland to lead a portfolio of care homes. You will coach Home Managers, drive care quality, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor financial performance across the region.

The role requires a nursing qualification with an NMC Pin, and a track record of improving quality and operational metrics. Travel across North Scotland is expected as part of the role.