Managing Director
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Management
General Management, Operations Management, Project & Program Management, Change Management
Birmingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/27/2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Managing Director to take strategic and operational leadership of an established adult social care organisation.
This is a senior leadership position for an ambitious, values-driven individual who can combine commercial thinking with genuine compassion , ensuring high-quality care, strong operational performance and sustainable growth.
You will provide clear direction across the organisation, working closely with senior leadership, operational teams and key stakeholders to create a culture where people, quality and performance are equally prioritised.
Key Responsibilities- Provide strategic leadership and direction across the organisation, driving long-term growth and sustainability.
- Lead and develop a high-performing senior management team, creating clear accountability and strong leadership standards.
- Maintain an unwavering focus on safe, high-quality, person-centred care and positive outcomes for the people supported.
- Ensure services consistently meet regulatory, contractual and organisational standards.
- Develop and implement commercial and operational strategies to strengthen performance and future growth.
- Monitor organisational KPIs, budgets, occupancy, staffing, quality and financial performance, taking decisive action where required.
- Build strong relationships with commissioners, regulators, professionals, families and other key stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities for service development, expansion and continuous improvement.
- Champion a positive organisational culture built around values, accountability, openness and compassion.
- Ensure robust governance, risk management, safeguarding and compliance arrangements are maintained.
- Lead organisational change effectively while maintaining engagement and stability across the workforce.
- Act as an inspirational ambassador for the organisation and the wider social care sector.
- Ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable while never compromising on the quality of care delivered.
We are looking for a proven Managing Director, Operations Director, Regional Director or senior care executive with substantial leadership experience within adult social care.
You will ideally bring:
- Senior-level experience within adult social care or a closely related regulated care environment.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen.
- Demonstrable experience leading managers and multi-disciplinary teams.
- A strong understanding of CQC, safeguarding, governance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of organisational growth, transformation or service development.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- The confidence to make difficult decisions while remaining approachable and values-led.
- A genuine passion for improving people’s lives through outstanding care.
- Senior executive-level leadership opportunity.
- Significant autonomy and influence over organisational strategy.
- Opportunity to shape culture, performance and future growth.
- Supportive senior leadership environment.
- Professional development and executive leadership opportunities.
- A role where your decisions can have a genuine impact on people, teams and the quality of care delivered.
- The opportunity to join an organisation with ambitious plans for its next stage of development.
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