Head of operations Work, Jobs in Kent (with Salaries)

Regional Head of Operations
Sanctuary Group —Whitstable
- £71,155.30 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Driving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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3d
Head of Operations
FareShare Kent —Ashford
- £50,307 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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11d
Head of Procurement
Benenden Hospital Trust —Benenden
- £58,000 - £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Contracts
- AI
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Passive Operations Manager
Senseco Systems Limited —Gillingham
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head of External Reporting
Cygnet —West Malling
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
21h
Head of Customer Support & Quality Assurance
Datr Technologies Limited —Ashford
- £37,000 - £45,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Management
- English
- Supervising experience
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Destination Services Lead
Saga —Folkestone
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Management
- IT
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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10d
Transformation Support Officer
Medway Council —Chatham
- £10,085.30 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
13d
Head of Global Procurement
Driscoll's, Inc. —Maidstone
- Spanish
- Management
- English
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1h
Trusts and Foundations Manager
Aspens Charities —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £36,000 - £46,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CRM software
- Salesforce
- Project management
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior People and Culture Advisor
Apogee Corp —Maidstone
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
Quality Assurance Insights and Improvement Lead
Hastings Direct —Bexhill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Financial services
- AI
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
10d
Scenic co-ordinator
Bespoke Events London Limited —Rochester
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Head of Finance
Peel Ports —Sheerness
- Business development
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Production Coordinator
smol —Tonbridge
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
3d
Regional Property and Maintenance Manager - South
HandPickedHotels —Sevenoaks
- Maintenance
- Hotel
- Travel
- Employee assistance programme
- Sick pay
11d
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
Saga —Folkestone
- £90,000 - £110,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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11h
Learning & Development Manager
Psicon —Canterbury
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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12h
Maintenance - Assistant Maintenance Manager - MA1
Parkdean Resorts —Rye
- £30,742 a year
- Carpentry
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
- Store discount
- Employee assistance programme
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Head of Data Platform Engineering
Hastings Direct —Bexhill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Annual leave

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Regional Head of Operations

Sanctuary Group -
Whitstable

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Job details

Full-time
£71,155.30 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Life insurance
Sick pay

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Project management
Continuous improvement
Driving
Relationship management
Financial management
Leadership

Full job description

Regional Head of Operations

East region

£71,155.30 per annum plus Car Allowance of £9,800.73 per annum

37.5 hours per week

Make a difference where it matters most

We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year – and we’re excited to welcome a new Regional Head of Operations to East region.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team, that puts people first – every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag – it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential; while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.

Your role

Support the strategic development and implementation of high-quality supported living services, ensuring services meet customer, organisational, and financial needs while maintaining long-term sustainability.
Provide effective leadership across supported living services within the region, promoting a positive organisational culture, safe working practices, and a high-performance environment.
Coach, guide, and support Area Service Managers to deliver service improvements, successful transformations, new service implementations, and organic business growth.
Ensure compliance with all legislative, regulatory, and governance requirements, minimising risk and maintaining safe, secure, and high-quality services.
Monitor and audit service performance against contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions.
Oversee the financial performance of regional services, including budget setting, monitoring, and cost management to ensure sustainable operations.
Analyse and communicate emerging trends, customer needs, behaviours, and market insights to support strategic planning and future service development.
Build and maintain effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, providing reports and presentations to inform decision-making and regulatory compliance.
Lead recruitment, performance management, and staff development activities to ensure a skilled, engaged, and high-performing workforce.
Lead and contribute to strategic programmes, projects, and initiatives that support organisational objectives, values, and continuous improvement.

Your skills

Relevant degree, management qualification, or equivalent experience
CIH Level 5 qualification (or willingness to attain)
Full UK driving licence
Extensive knowledge of supported living services, legislation, and regulatory requirements including CQC and Ofsted
Proven experience delivering service improvements, business growth, and cost-effective operations
Strong commercial, tendering, budgeting, and financial management skills
Experience working successfully within a regulated environment
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Strong project management and people leadership experience
Ability to drive performance, change, and continuous improvement within services

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities

Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks

Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangement

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to #BeYourBest? Apply today and start an inspiring career with Sanctuary Supported Living. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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