Operations Director
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £75,000 to £81,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bradford |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-56778-20726 |
Summary
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.
The Role
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
The Package
£75,000 basic salary
£6,000 performance-related bonus (£81,000 OTE)
Additional £6,000 per annum once two further homes are successfully registered
About You
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.