Regional Operations Manager at Shaw Trust, Northampton

                                        Regional Operations Manager

Location: Northamptonshire (with regional travel)

Salary: £69,766 - £80,623 + Performance Bonus + Ofsted Bonus

Hours: Full Time | Permanent 40 hours

                             Lead the Future of Children's Residential Care

Are you an experienced leader in children's residential services with a track record of delivering good or outstanding outcomes?

Homes2Inspire, part of the Shaw Trust Group, is seeking an exceptional Regional Operations Manager to lead a cluster of children's homes across Northamptonshire and play a pivotal role in opening three brand-new homes planned for 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development from the ground up, recruit and develop high-performing teams, and shape outstanding environments where children and young people can thrive.

About Homes2inspire:

Homes2inspire, are part of Shaw Trust Group, a charity dedicated to transforming lives across the UK.  As a not-for-profit organisation, we are driven by purpose—not profit. We are committed to improving outcomes for children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma and adversity.

Since opening our first home in 2007, Homes2Inspire has grown to become the UK's largest charity-owned provider of residential children's homes.  We support over 150 children across 54 homes and 2 semi-independent leaving care facilities and high-needs foster care provision.

With ambitious growth plans and a commitment to excellence, we're looking for leaders who share our passion for making a lasting difference.

Vacancy:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple children's homes across Northamptonshire, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance and exceptional outcomes for young people.

You will:

• Lead and support Registered Home Managers across your region
• Drive safeguarding, quality assurance and operational excellence
• Oversee performance, budgets and regulatory compliance
• Support the opening and development of new children's homes
• Build positive relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and key stakeholders
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
• Champion a culture focused on outstanding care and positive outcomes
• Support on call and operational responsibility

What We Offer

• Salary of £69,766 - £80,623
• Performance Bonus Scheme
• Ofsted Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• Pension Scheme
• 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to Purchase Additional Annual Leave
• Fully Funded Qualifications and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Unum Healthcare and Aviva Digicare Benefits
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Refer a Friend Scheme

Planned interview date: Thursday 26th November – Northampton

How to Apply:

If you’re looking for a new job as a Regional Operations Manager across Northamptonshire and are passionate about making a positive impact – apply now!

Please Note: 

All successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment safer  recruitment checks in line with Ofsted regulatory requirements and Homes2Inspire Safer Recruitment Policy.

Candidate applications will be reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to interview candidates before the advertised closing date of this role.