RI/Operations Manager

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced RI / Operations Manager to join a growing children’s residential provider based in the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and knowledgeable professional with a strong background in children’s residential care and operational management.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing multiple children’s homes, ensuring high standards of care, regulatory compliance, staff performance, and operational efficiency across the service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations and performance of children’s residential homes


• Ensure all services operate in line with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards


• Support and manage Registered Managers and wider staff teams


• Drive quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement across services


• Monitor occupancy, budgets, staffing levels, and overall business performance


• Assist with the growth and development of the organisation


• Conduct Regulation 44 visits and operational audits where required


• Maintain strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within children’s residential management


• Previous experience as an RI, Operations Manager, or Senior Manager within children’s residential care


• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)


• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation


• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills


• Solid understanding of the operational and business aspects involved in running children’s homes, including budgets, occupancy, staffing, and service development


• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 DOE


• Full\-time permanent position


• Office\-based role within a supportive and growing organisation


• Opportunity to play a key role in service development and expansion


• Career progression opportunities

If you are an experienced children’s residential professional looking for your next senior leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: £65,000\.00\-£80,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Casual dress


• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)

Experience:

• Children's Residential Management : 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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