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Operations Director - Residential Children's Services

NonStop Consulting
Northampton
money-bag £70000 - £80000/annum Hybrid working
Posted: 09 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 07 November 2026
Ref: 225705306

Operations Director - Residential Children''s Services

Salary: -70,000 rising to -80,000 + -3,000 bonus

Location: Northamptonshire/Milton Keynes

I''m currently working with a growing care provider looking for an experienced Operations Director to oversee their children''s services and support the continued growth of the organisation.

The Role

  • Oversee the operational management of multiple children''s services, including Family Assessment Centres and residential homes
  • Lead and support Registered Managers across the services
  • Responsibility for Ofsted, quality assurance, HR and wider operational decisions
  • Drive the strategic growth of the children''s side of the business
  • Report directly to the Owner, with a high level of autonomy
  • Hybrid working - around 1 day across the services and 2 days from home

Benefits

  • -70,000 starting salary, rising to -80,000 after 6-month probation
  • -3,000 bonus for achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcome
  • Opportunity to have real ownership over the service and its future growth
  • Growing organisation with plans across children''s residential, family assessment, supported accommodation and adult services
  • ASAP interview and start

Requirements

  • Ideally previous experience at Operations Manager / Senior Manager level or above
  • Experience overseeing multiple services, ideally Family Assessment Centres and/or children''s residential
  • Strong understanding of Ofsted, QA and operational management
  • Qualified Social Worker is a plus

They will interview right away so please don''t delay your application!

How to Apply:

If you''re interested, please send your CV (preferably in Word format) via this site.

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