Operational Manager

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager (Band 7) to lead the Specialist Eating Disorders Service (SEDs) within Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by managing a specialist community service supporting individuals with moderate to severe eating disorders across South Yorkshire. You will play a key role in ensuring the service runs efficiently, meets performance targets, and continues to improve outcomes for service users.

Main duties of the job

Provide day-to-day operational management and administration for SEDs, ensuring smooth coordination of clinics and appointments.

Work closely with the Service Manager, Clinical Lead, and wider leadership team to deliver against internal and external performance requirements.

Lead on monitoring compliance with contracts, performance reporting, and service improvement initiatives.

Manage and supervise the administration team and oversee operational performance of the multidisciplinary team.

Take responsibility for budget management, health and safety governance, and building maintenance for the service.

Drive change programmes, quality improvement projects, and contribute to strategic planning.

Act as a key liaison with commissioners, external agencies, and stakeholders to support service development.

About us

We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.

What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.

It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of

If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.

We are very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.