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Operations Manager

39,000 per year (pro rata)

Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) and Dorset

Full-time

14th May 2026

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Operations Manager

Help shape inclusive communities with Minstead Trust

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) and Dorset
Salary: £39,000 – £44,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Advert closing date: 14^th May 2026*

* Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are encouraged.

At Minstead Trust, we support people with learning disabilities to get the support that enables them to live life their way. Our mission is social change, working alongside individuals, families, communities and partners to create places where everyone can live well.

Our bold 10‑year strategy will see us evolve from a respected regional provider into a national force for systemic change, and as we grow our services across BCP and Dorset, we’re looking for an Operations Manager to join us in a newly created leadership role. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in collaborative environments and can balance strong operational leadership with values‑led, community‑focused work.

About the role

As Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for the delivery, quality and growth of Minstead Trust’s services across BCP and Dorset. You’ll ensure services are safe, compliant, person‑centred and impactful, while also helping shape how we grow locally.

Initially, the role will focus on strengthening and expanding services in BCP, including oversight of a c.£500k budget and supporting carers’ representation.

Alongside leading local teams, you’ll collaborate closely with our Centres of Excellence, allowing you to focus on local leadership and outcomes, while drawing on specialist expertise to strengthen services and develop new offers for the many people who do not receive funded support.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working collaboratively across the Trust, this role requires confidence, clarity and emotional intelligence; knowing when to take ownership, and when to bring others with you. As our footprint grows, there is clear potential for the role to evolve into wider regional leadership.

What you’ll be doing:

Operational leadership

Strategic & commercial development

Matrix & collaborative working

Community & partnership building

Quality & co‑production

You’ll be a confident, values‑led leader who is comfortable working in complex, collaborative environments and understands how to lead through influence as well as authority.

We’re looking for someone who lives our values every day:

What we offer:

We are not licensed to sponsor employees for visas; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. You need to have, or be able to obtain, right to work in the UK in order to take up this position.

All staff working for, or on behalf of Minstead Trust understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults at risk and know who to escalate concerns to within Minstead Trust.

Due to the nature of this employment, your application is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.

We are only able to accept direct applications at this time; no agencies please.