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Area Director - West Midlands- Black Country
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Area Director – North West (West Midlands - Black Country)
Home-based with extensive regional travel
Closing date: 8th July 2026 (subject to change)
About Inspiring Vet Care
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We’re looking for an exceptional Area Director to lead a portfolio of veterinary practices across the Bath & Wiltshire region, shaping performance, culture, and strategic direction across multiple brands.
This home-based role involves extensive travel and close engagement with clinical and operational teams, presenting an opportunity to influence day-to-day delivery and long-term regional success.
The Difference You’ll Make
As Area Director, you’ll play a central leadership role in driving:
- Operational excellence
- Commercial performance
- High-quality clinical outcomes
You’ll collaborate closely with Practice Directors, clinical leaders, and operational teams across both single-site and multi-site practices, ensuring each location is supported, aligned, and performing at its best.
Partnering with the Regional Director and HR Business Partner, you’ll deliver a joined-up approach to people leadership, talent development, and organisational culture, embedding a high-performance mindset across a geographically diverse area of more than 20 practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical, operational, and commercial performance of practices, ensuring excellent outcomes for patients, clients, and teams
- Hold full accountability for a large, complex regional budget, driving sustainable growth and financial performance
- Translate business strategy into action through effective stakeholder engagement and leadership
- Drive attraction, retention, and engagement initiatives across the region
- Collaborate with the Area Support Manager to deliver aligned priorities, performance improvements, and operational excellence
- Provide direct line management and coaching to clinical and non-clinical Practice Directors
- Support change management, continuous improvement, and long-term regional development plans
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Who We’re Looking For
This is a high-visibility leadership role requiring:
- Strong leadership, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire teams through change, growth, and challenge
- Experience as a Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Nurse, paired with management experience
- A background in professional services, ideally within healthcare or a regulated environment
- Strong commercial awareness, strategic thinking, and relationship-building acumen
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with a passion for patient care, client experience, and business impact
If this resonates with you, this would be an excellent opportunity.
Essential Requirements
- Full and valid UK driving licence
- Extensive multi-site management experience
- Proven track record in managing large-scale budgets
- Willingness to travel extensively across Bath & Wiltshire
- Ability to work up to 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, you’ll receive:
- Autonomy to shape strategy, culture, and performance in a leadership-focused region
- Senior-level influence over operations, client experience, and business outcomes
- Opportunities to lead large-scale change and drive long-term impact
- Ongoing learning and development to foster executive and leadership growth
- A values-led, collaborative culture centred on care, community, and continuous improvement
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Benefits Package
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Paid leave | 6.8 weeks’ annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) |
| Mobility | £475/month car allowance or company car |
| Wellbeing | Healthcare Cash Plan |
| Sustainability | Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars salary sacrifice |
| Voluntary benefits | Customisable benefits to suit your needs |
| Staff perks | Discounted staff pet care |
| Retail advantages | Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers |
Note: Previous applicants need not reapply.
Our Commitment to You
We’re invested in your career development, wellbeing, and access to world-class learning resources—whether you’re starting out or scaling your career.
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 DOE (dependent on experience).
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