Regional Head of Operations

Regional Head of Operations

East region

Whitstable Road, Canterbury, C, Kent, GB, CT2

Department: Health and Social Care (Management)

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Closing Date: 28/07/2026

Salary: £71,155.30 per annum

Requisition: 229260

£71,155.30 per annum plus Car Allowance of £9,800.73 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Make a difference where it matters most

We're proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year - and we're excited to welcome a new Regional Head of Operations to East region.

We'll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential; while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

Your role

• Support the strategic development and implementation of high-quality supported living services, ensuring services meet customer, organisational, and financial needs while maintaining long-term sustainability.
• Provide effective leadership across supported living services within the region, promoting a positive organisational culture, safe working practices, and a high-performance environment.
• Coach, guide, and support Area Service Managers to deliver service improvements, successful transformations, new service implementations, and organic business growth.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and governance requirements, minimising risk and maintaining safe, secure, and high-quality services.
• Monitor and audit service performance against contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions.
• Oversee the financial performance of regional services, including budget setting, monitoring, and cost management to ensure sustainable operations.
• Analyse and communicate emerging trends, customer needs, behaviours, and market insights to support strategic planning and future service development.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, providing reports and presentations to inform decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Lead recruitment, performance management, and staff development activities to ensure a skilled, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
• Lead and contribute to strategic programmes, projects, and initiatives that support organisational objectives, values, and continuous improvement.
• CIH Level 5 qualification (or willingness to attain)
• Full UK driving licence
• Extensive knowledge of supported living services, legislation, and regulatory requirements including CQC and Ofsted
• Proven experience delivering service improvements, business growth, and cost-effective operations
• Strong commercial, tendering, budgeting, and financial management skills
• Experience working successfully within a regulated environment
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong project management and people leadership experience
• Ability to drive performance, change, and continuous improvement within services

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 33 days' annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and contributory pension scheme, we've created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short term counselling
• Company paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangement

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.

Ready to ?

Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• All roles require safeguarding and pre employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.
• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.
• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values

We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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