# Strategic Operations Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Community Dental Services CIC. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/strategic-operations-manager/d46270d2-aa91-461a-bca8-9cb14c8b629c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/strategic-operations-manager/d46270d2-aa91-461a-bca8-9cb14c8b629c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Community Dental Services CIC - **Town:** Norwich - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 to £56,515 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-22T14:58:33.635Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0342-26-0131?employerCode=B0342 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8158791?FromJobsNHS=1&ShowJobAdvert= ## Job Content ### Job summary Strategic Operations Manager Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per weekBase: CDS Base to be agreedHybrid/Agile Working is AvailableSalary: Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 per annum Community Dental Services CIC is an award-winning employee-owned social enterprise that delivers high-quality, specialist community dental services across North Yorkshire, East and Central England. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Strategic Operations Manager who identifies with our values as a Social Enterprise and is passionate about delivering high-quality services for patients and communities. Reporting to the Strategic Operations Lead, the Strategic Operations Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of CDS services through effective senior operational leadership. Working closely with operational and clinical teams, the successful candidate will help ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and efficiently, in line with contractual requirements, organisational priorities and regulatory standards. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will provide leadership and support to Operations Managers, overseeing performance, workforce planning, quality, governance and service improvement across allocated services. They will chair operational forums, promote consistency and shared learning, and support the implementation of CDS strategic priorities across the organisation. The role will also contribute to business development activity, providing operational expertise as part of bid and tender teams, helping to develop service delivery models and supporting the growth and sustainability of CDS services. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate significant experience of operational management within healthcare or a similarly regulated environment, with responsibility for service performance, workforce management and quality assurance. They will have excellent communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret performance data, and experience of leading and supporting change and service improvement initiatives. Experience of managing services across multiple sites, working within complex stakeholder environments and contributing to business development or tender activity would be advantageous. A degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience relevant to healthcare operations or management, is required. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential as travel across CDS locations will be required. ### About us What do we offer? 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Access to corporate Pension Scheme Hybrid and agile working opportunities Funded mandatory training and support for continuing professional development Opportunities for leadership and career development Employee-owned organisation - become a shareholder and have a say in how our organisation is run Opportunity to contribute to innovative service development and improvement Annual profit-sharing bonus opportunity 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme Informal discussions are welcome, please contact Michelle Wood michelle.wood@cds-cic.co.uk 07747 638870. Please apply online via TRAC. Please ensure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification before applying. ### Details - Date posted: 22 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 7 - Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: StrategicOps - Job locations: CDS Base TBC, Bedford, MK44 1LZ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Please see attached job description for further information on the main duties and responsibilities. ## Person Specification ### Strategic Operations Manager **Essential** - See job description ## Documents - [Band 7 Strategic Operations Manager July 2026.pdf (PDF, 264 KB)](document:2999950) - [Info for Candidates Strategic Operations Manager July 2026.pdf (PDF, 352 KB)](document:2999949) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.