Senior Operations Manager– Healthcare Recruitment, Mahikeng

Senior Operations Manager– Healthcare Recruitment Job ID:

ar134

Salary:

c£50,000 plus benefits and commissions

Location:

North West

Job Type:

Full Time Permanent

Ainsworth Recruitment is exclusively retained to appoint a Senior Manager to lead operations in the North West. This is not a desk‑bound administrative role; we seek high‑energy leaders with a hunter mentality for business development and a nurturing approach to team management. You will have the autonomy to run your branches as your own business, backed by the infrastructure of a national healthcare provider.

The Role: Strategic Leadership&Growth As the Branch Manager you are the face of the organisation within your region. Your primary mission is to bridge the gap between high‑calibre healthcare professionals and the clients who need them most.

Key Areas Of Focus

Commercial Growth: Identify untapped market opportunities in your territory, pitching staffing solutions to NHS and private healthcare providers to expand the branch’s footprint.

Operational Excellence: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring consultants meet their KPIs and that the compliance‑first culture is maintained.

Team Development: Mentor and coach internal staff, transforming recruiters into consultants and future leaders.

Quality&Compliance: Ensure all placements adhere to strict healthcare regulatory standards, maintaining the highest levels of patient safety.

What Is in It for You?

Performance‑Related Bonuses: Transparent commission structure based on branch growth.

On‑Call Compensation: Financial recognition for participation in the out‑of‑hours support rota.

Bespoke Training: Access to leadership development programmes designed to take you from Branch Manager to Regional Operations.

Culture of Autonomy: Freedom to implement your own local marketing and recruitment strategies.

Requirements

Sector Expertise: Substantial experience in recruitment management within the Healthcare, Nursing, or Social Care sectors; understanding of the temporary staffing market is essential.

Proven Leadership: Track record of managing and motivating a team of recruitment consultants to meet and exceed KPIs.

Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated success in business development, including identifying new opportunities, pitching to healthcare providers, and securing service level agreements.

Driving Licence: Full UK driving licence required for travel to client sites and meetings across the region.

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