Nuffield Health

Director of Operations

The closing date is 06 May 2026

Job summary

Director Of Operations Glasgow Hospital | Operations Management | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £80,000 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and business growth?

Main duties of the job

What you'll be doing: Leading business development, sales, and client relationships Overseeing administration, facilities, and third-party contracts Driving financial performance and operational efficiency Championing a 'Customer First' culture across the hospital Collaborating regionally to share resources and best practices

About us

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital Located in the heart of the West End of Glasgow; you will be working at one of Scotland's leading private hospitals. This year, we embarked on phase three of our multi-million pound refurbishment, adding state of the art equipment like our Mako robotic arm for orthopaedic surgery and a new ambulatory theatre. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£75,000 to £80,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0097145

Job locations

25 Beaconsfield Road

Glasgow

G12 0PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Director Of Operations Glasgow Hospital | Operations Management | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £80,000 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and business growth? At Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, everything we deliver for our patients, members, and customers starts with you. Your expertise, your commitment, and your drive to make a difference enable us to provide exceptional care and transform lives. Whether it's leading connected health initiatives, improving patient experiences, or shaping your own career, we'll give you the support and resources to make it happen. Join us on this journey-because it begins with you. We're looking for a Director of Operations to lead non-clinical services at our Glasgow Hospital, driving performance, service excellence, and strategic partnerships. You'll be part of a dynamic senior management team, shaping the future of healthcare delivery in our community. What you'll be doing:

  • Leading business development, sales, and client relationships
  • Overseeing administration, facilities, and third-party contracts
  • Driving financial performance and operational efficiency
  • Championing a 'Customer First' culture across the hospital
  • Collaborating regionally to share resources and best practices
  • What you'll bring:
  • Proven commercial and business development experience
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Financial and project management expertise
  • Experience in change management and outsourced services
  • Healthcare or regulated sector experience is essential
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital Located in the heart of the West End of Glasgow; you will be working at one of Scotland's leading private hospitals. This year, we embarked on phase three of our multi-million pound refurbishment, adding state of the art equipment like our Mako robotic arm for orthopaedic surgery and a new ambulatory theatre. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Director Of Operations Glasgow Hospital | Operations Management | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £80,000 depending on experience 37.5 hours per week Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence and business growth? At Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, everything we deliver for our patients, members, and customers starts with you. Your expertise, your commitment, and your drive to make a difference enable us to provide exceptional care and transform lives. Whether it's leading connected health initiatives, improving patient experiences, or shaping your own career, we'll give you the support and resources to make it happen. Join us on this journey-because it begins with you. We're looking for a Director of Operations to lead non-clinical services at our Glasgow Hospital, driving performance, service excellence, and strategic partnerships. You'll be part of a dynamic senior management team, shaping the future of healthcare delivery in our community. What you'll be doing:

  • Leading business development, sales, and client relationships
  • Overseeing administration, facilities, and third-party contracts
  • Driving financial performance and operational efficiency
  • Championing a 'Customer First' culture across the hospital
  • Collaborating regionally to share resources and best practices
  • What you'll bring:
  • Proven commercial and business development experience
  • Strong leadership and influencing skills
  • Financial and project management expertise
  • Experience in change management and outsourced services
  • Healthcare or regulated sector experience is essential
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital Located in the heart of the West End of Glasgow; you will be working at one of Scotland's leading private hospitals. This year, we embarked on phase three of our multi-million pound refurbishment, adding state of the art equipment like our Mako robotic arm for orthopaedic surgery and a new ambulatory theatre. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Proven commercial and business development experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • What you'll bring:
    • Proven commercial and business development experience
    • Strong leadership and influencing skills
    • Financial and project management expertise
    • Experience in change management and outsourced services
    • Healthcare or regulated sector experience is essential
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Proven commercial and business development experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • What you'll bring:
    • Proven commercial and business development experience
    • Strong leadership and influencing skills
    • Financial and project management expertise
    • Experience in change management and outsourced services
    • Healthcare or regulated sector experience is essential

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    25 Beaconsfield Road

    Glasgow

    G12 0PJ


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    25 Beaconsfield Road

    Glasgow

    G12 0PJ


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    08 April 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £75,000 to £80,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0097145

    Job locations

    25 Beaconsfield Road

    Glasgow

    G12 0PJ


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