Director of Operations

Operations Director High-Growth Healthcare/Dental Group

London

Up to £100k+equity

Are you a strategic leader with a proven track record in scaling multi-site healthcare operations? We're seeking an exceptional Strategy & Operations Director to join our clients SLT playing a pivotal role in driving growth and operational excellence.

The Role

This is a dual-focused position, combining strategic growth leadership with hands-on operational oversight. You'll lead on growth planning, acquisitions, integration, and long-term strategy, while ensuring day-to-day operations deliver consistently high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth and operational scalability strategies.
• Lead end-to-end mergers & acquisitions, from due diligence to integration.
• Define and optimise patient experience across NHS and private pathways.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and care.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring consistency and high standards across sites.
• Monitor KPIs, compliance, and regulatory adherence.

About You

We're looking for a leader who can think strategically and act decisively:

• 7-10 years of senior operational leadership in healthcare/dental, with multi-site responsibility. OR Healthcare Consulting with a focus on NHS/Dental clients.
• Strong experience leading acquisitions and integrations.
• Deep understanding of NHS vs private healthcare dynamics.
• Proven track record of delivering operational KPIs and business impact.
• Proactive, commercially astute, and culturally aligned with a high-performance ethos.
• Flexible to travel regularly across sites.