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Operations Director / Responsible Individual – Children’s Homes
Salary: £70,000 – £85,000 ( negotiable based on experience) + Excellent Benefits Packages 

Location: Midlands and South East 

 

Are you an entrepreneurial leader in children’s residential care with the vision to grow something special?

 

A fast-growing children’s provider is on the lookout for Operations Directors to spearhead regional growth of high-quality children’s homes across the UK. With new homes pending Ofsted approval and bold plans for expansion, this is your chance to shape, lead, and grow a cluster of services almost like running your own business!

 

About the role:

  • Lead a region of 4–5 children’s homes, with support to acquire properties and build from the ground up.

  • Real autonomy – oversee everything from property, compliance, finance, and Ofsted processes, through to welcoming the first child. 

  • Backing from a senior leadership team committed to best-in-class care – no corner-cutting, just investment where it matters for children.

  • Child centred care.

 

We’re looking for:

  • Someone who has opened at least one children’s home and taken it through an Ofsted inspection. 

  • Previous RI and Multi-sit leadership experience in children’s residential care.

  • An entrepreneurial mindset – able to take full ownership and drive growth in your region.

  • Strong relationships with Ofsted, local authorities and commissioners.

Package:

 

Salary of between £70k–£85k (Negotiable) + benefit package tailored around you. 

 

Contact Details

 

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jordanna Osborn on 02394211147 Alternatively, email an updated CV to [email protected].

 

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Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful referrals following the completion of probation.

 

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