Job summary Locala Health and Wellbeing embraces diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from people from all backgrounds with our ambition to have a workforce that represents the wider communities we live and work within, which you can support us to achieve. We are an organisation that celebrates and values the individuality of our colleagues lived experiences and can adapt accordingly, recognising the value inclusivity brings when delivering equitable, high quality healthcare to our local communities. Where everyone feels valued, has the ability to develop, has flexible working opportunities, with a sense of belonging, supported by our Inclusivity Groups. Locala is a Disability Confident employer and as such any disabled applicants who meets all the essential criteria are guaranteed to be invited to the assessment process. Main duties of the job Operational Services Manager Band 8A - £53,755 to £60,504 Hours - 37.5 Permanent The Operational Service Manager is accountable for the day-to-day operational management of their community services within Locala. The role will oversee a portfolio of community services based within Kirklees with the possibility to wider West Yorkshire partnership delivery. You will work in partnership with the Quality & Professionals Manager to lead on delivering and improving high quality service delivery and patient care, ensuring colleagues within teams are supported in line with their professional standards, with responsibility for line managing and supporting Team Leaders to deliver quality services in line with contracts, service specification and KPIs. Job Summary Operationally manage a range of Community Services within a strong governance framework Responsible for service delivery in line with contractual requirements within agreed financial and performance targets. Develop strong links with other health, social care and commercial organisations to ensure that Community Services are maximised. Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement activity within relevant service areas. Promote and develop a culture of a learning organisation and continuous development. About us We are looking for a leader with exceptional communication and influencing skills, who has the ability to motivate teams and gain consensus at all levels within the organisation and with partner organisations. You should live our Values of Be Caring, Be Ambitious, Be Part of It and must be willing to challenge and be challenged and work collaboratively with teams organisation wide. You must lead with compassion in an ambitious and collaborative team, as we shape our services to support the communities we serve. I f you are inspired to THRIVE with us, we would love you to hear from you, please review the job description & Person Specificationand apply though submitting an up-to-date CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the person specification for the role and how you will support the organisation to deliver the THRIVE Strategy. Just a few of the benefits you can enjoy:- Flexible working - We are committed to supporting our colleagues to have a good work-life balance and welcome conversations about flexible working wherever possible. Generous pension - We offer a generous, defined contribution, pension scheme with matched contribution 2% up to a maximum of 8% Development opportunities - We have a nursing framework and offer a range of development opportunities in all roles. Here at Locala we are part of the community and have often cared for generations within the same family and continue to be part of the NHS family also delivering care under the same ethos. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 2025-1615 Job locations arket Square Batley WF17 5DA United Kingdom Batley WF17 5DA Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For more details about the duties and responsibilities for this role, please refer to the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Experience Essential Please refer to the attached person specification document. Desirable Please refer to the attached person specification document. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Locala Health and Wellbeing Address arket Square Batley WF17 5DA United Kingdom Batley WF17 5DA Employer's website https://www.locala.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)