Regional Head of Operations

SeeAbility; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SeeAbility as the Regional Head of Operations to lead a £6.5m operation supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and sight loss. This role involves strategic growth, managing high standards of support, and fostering autonomy. Enjoy excellent benefits, including a substantial salary, bonuses, and rewards for service excellence.

Benefits

33 days annual holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Car allowance

Paid fertility leave

Buy or sell annual leave scheme

Organisational sick pay

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in social care.
• Deep understanding of CQC requirements and health & social care regulations.
• Experience leading Home Managers and managing change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee support for 40+ individuals with over 3,500 support hours.
• Drive strategic growth while maintaining high quality.
• Innovate solutions to maximize independence.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Change Management

Collaboration

Advocacy

Education

QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

Role Description

Transform Lives as our Regional Head of Operations

Location: Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Salary: Excellent salary & £6k car allowance per annum plus benefits

- 33 days annual holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Hours: Full time, 37.5 Hours per week (Permanent)

Full UK Drivers License with access to your own vehicle

Make a Real Difference in Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire

Are you ready to lead meaningful change in the lives of people with autism, learning disabilities and sight loss?

Join our passionate team as Regional Head of Operations and take charge of a thriving £6.5m operation that puts exceptional, personalised support at its heart. This isn't just another management role – it's your opportunity to drive strategic growth while ensuring every person we support with Learning Disability, Autism, Sight loss and Mental health receives truly exceptional Support achieving Quality of Life, breaking barriers.

The region has been recognised through our annual Excellence Awards for the positive changes in people's lives, acknowledged by their families and ourselves. Teams have also been successful at winning local awards.

What Makes This Role Special?

• Lead with purpose: Oversee support for 40+ individuals with 3,500+ support hours, with exciting expansion opportunities ahead
• Drive Strategic Growth: Shape the future of our services while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Innovate & Excel: Create solutions that break down barriers and maximise independence
• Make Your Mark: Lead regional developments that exceed all expectations and meet CQC requirements

What We're Looking For:

The Strategic Visionary

• Senior management experience in social care
• QCF Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or equivalent)
• Deep understanding of CQC requirements and health & social care regulations

The Inspirational Leader

• Exemplary leadership skills with a coaching and collaborative approach working closely with Operational Director and providing strong leadership to the Home Managers and support to the wider teams.
• Experience in leading Home Managers, team members, and colleagues to ensure standards of performance are maintained and continuously improved.
• Ability to build relationships with families and commissioners
• Proven track record of managing change and delivering service improvements

The Passionate Advocate

• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and Autism principles
• Experience working with people with Learning Disabilities
• Passion for promoting Quality of Life for the people we support
• Commitment to promoting rights, inclusion, choice, and dignity

The Commercially-Minded Professional

• Strong budget and resource management skills
• Experience collaborating with Local Authorities and Commissioners
• Commercial acumen with focus on value-for-money service delivery
• Advocating compliance and best practice implementation

Ready to Take the Challenge?

If you're brave enough to make positive changes and have the strategic vision to drive growth while maintaining exceptional support standards, we want to hear from you.

This is more than a job – it's your chance to lead a team that believes people should be at the centre of their own care and support, with opportunities for employment, relationships, and full community participation.

Our Benefits

Why we work for us?

• Annual excellence awards
• Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
• Development discussions for your progress and future
• Leadership development academy for career growth

Your work-life balance

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 41 days with long service (1 extra day per year of service)
• Time off for life events
• Organisational Sick Pay: 2 weeks after 6 months, increasing to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave scheme
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay
• Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave

Your money goes further

• £500 monthly bonus scheme for two colleagues
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Discounts and cashback at shops, restaurants, and activities
• Tickets for Good access
• Competitive pay reviews
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay/Savings scheme via Wagestream

Your wellbeing counts

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance of 2x salary
• Free 24/7 employee assistance
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe recruitment practices, safeguarding, and protecting those we support. Employment is conditional upon background checks, identity verification, health declarations, and references.

Diversity

We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities or neurodiversity. Our roles are exempt from certain aspects of the Equality Act 2010 where applicable.