Managing Director – Midlands Location: Midlands Salary: £100,000 – £110,000 + benefits Sector: Adult Social Care Role: Managing Director The Opportunity 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. About You 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. What’s on Offer £100,000 – £110,000 salary Senior executive-level leadership opportunity. Significant autonomy and influence over organisational strategy. Opportunity to shape culture, performance and future growth. Supportive senior leadership environment. Comprehensive benefits package. 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. If you are an experienced care-sector leader ready to take genuine ownership of strategy, culture, quality and growth, we would be delighted to hear from you. Confidentiality is assured throughout the recruitment process. Our Promise At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. INDHP
