Operations Director

Operations Director - EBD Children's Homes

Salary: £75,000 + £6,000 bonus (£81,000 OTE)

Location: West Yorkshire

Portfolio: 2 EBD homes, expanding to 4

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Operations Director to join a growing provider of EBD children's residential services in West Yorkshire. This is a senior leadership role with clear growth plans, offering both strategic influence and strong financial reward.

• Provide operational and strategic leadership across 2 established EBD children's homes, with expansion to 4 homes
• Lead, mentor, and develop Registered Managers and senior teams
• Drive quality, safeguarding, and outcomes for children and young people
• Ensure all homes meet and exceed Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements
• Play a key role in the registration and launch of new homes
• Oversee performance, compliance, staffing, and budgets across the portfolio

• £75,000 basic salary
• £6,000 performance-related bonus (£81,000 OTE)
• Additional £6,000 per annum once two further homes are successfully registered

• Proven senior operational experience within children's residential care (EBD essential)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and quality frameworks
• Experience supporting new home registrations and service growth
• Inspirational leader with a hands on, values led approach
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance quality care and operational performance

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Director looking to join a progressive organisation and make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people, while being part of an ambitious expansion journey.