Area Director - West Midlands- Black

Area Director - West Midlands and the Black Country

Salary up to £80,000 DOE. Home‑based with extensive regional travel. Closing date: 8th July 2026 (subject to change).

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an exceptional Area Director to lead a portfolio of veterinary practices across the West Midlands and Black Country area.

• Passionate about growing and inspiring the team with a mindset for continuous improvement and excellence.
• Purpose driven, aspiring to exceed our business objectives and innovate the industry.
• Dedicated to delivering and driving high performance of the business to enhance patient outcomes, deliver organic growth and create efficiencies.

This home‑based role involves extensive travel and close engagement with our clinical and operational teams, giving you the opportunity to influence both day‑to‑day delivery and long‑term regional success.

As Area Director, you will take a central leadership role in driving operational excellence, commercial performance and high‑quality clinical outcomes.

You will work closely with Practice Directors, clinical leaders and operational teams across both single‑site and multi‑site practices, ensuring each location is supported, aligned and performing at its best.

Partnering with the Regional Director, HR Business Partner and Regional Veterinary Director you will deliver a joined‑up approach to people leadership, talent development and organisational culture, embedding a high‑performance mindset across a geographically diverse area of more than 20 practices.

• Lead the clinical, operational and commercial performance of practices across the area, ensuring excellent outcomes for patients, clients and teams.
• Hold full accountability for a large and complex regional budget, driving sustainable growth and financial performance.
• Translate business strategy into meaningful action through effective stakeholder engagement and leadership.
• Drive attraction, retention and engagement initiatives across the region.
• Work closely with the Area Support Manager to deliver aligned priorities, performance improvements and operational excellence.
• Provide direct line management and coaching to both clinical and non‑clinical Practice Directors.
• Support change management, continuous improvement and long‑term regional development plans.

This is a highly visible role that requires strong leadership, emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire teams through change, growth and challenge. Candidates with experience as a Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Nurse, along with management experience, would be particularly well suited.

We are seeking an influential, people‑focused leader with a background in professional services ideally within healthcare or a regulated environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment and want to make a real impact on patient care, client experience and overall business performance, this would be an excellent opportunity.

• Full and valid UK driving licence.
• Must have large multi‑site management experience.
• Experience managing large scale budgets.
• Willingness to travel extensively across West Midlands and the Black Country area.
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Overall leadership of a region with the autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance.
• Senior‑level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes.
• Opportunities to lead large‑scale change and drive long‑term organisational impact.
• Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership growth.
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement.

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave inclusive of bank…