Integrated Care 24
Operations Manager
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The role
Behind every successful patient journey is a contact centre operation that runs safely, efficiently and delivers the right support at the right time.
At IC24, we're looking for an Operations Manager to lead operational delivery across our urgent care services, including NHS 111, Contact Centres and associated service delivery functions.
This is a senior leadership role where you'll work closely with Team Managers, clinical leaders and quality teams to ensure our services consistently deliver excellent patient outcomes, exceed performance expectations and provide a great colleague experience.
You'll lead operational performance across multiple teams and services, driving continuous improvement, developing future leaders and ensuring our patients receive safe, responsive and high-quality care.
Most importantly, you'll understand that empowered colleagues and effective leadership create better outcomes for patients and communities.
What you'll focus on
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Leading high-performing operational teams
You'll provide visible leadership to Team Managers and operational colleagues, creating a positive culture focused on accountability, engagement and service excellence.
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Driving contact centre performance
You'll monitor operational performance, productivity and service levels, using data and insight to ensure contractual, quality and patient care standards are achieved.
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Delivering continuous improvement
You'll identify opportunities to improve processes, patient experience and operational efficiency, leading quality improvement initiatives across the service.
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Supporting and developing leaders
You'll coach and develop Team Managers, helping them build capability, confidence and leadership skills to support high-performing teams.
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Managing resources effectively
You'll oversee workforce planning, rota management and resource allocation, ensuring services remain safe, effective and sustainable.
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Building strong stakeholder relationships
You'll work collaboratively with clinical, quality and service delivery teams while representing IC24 in partnership meetings across the wider healthcare system.
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Delivering quality and patient safety
You'll work closely with Clinical and Quality teams to ensure services meet contractual, regulatory and organisational standards.
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Leading through change
You'll support the implementation of new pathways, service developments and operational improvements that enhance urgent care delivery.
The environment you'll work in
Our Integrated Urgent Care services operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, supporting patients when they need urgent healthcare advice and access to clinical services.
As an Operations Manager, you'll provide leadership across a fast-paced, high-volume operational environment where performance, quality, patient safety and colleague wellbeing are equally important.
You'll work across multiple service areas and locations, maintaining a visible leadership presence and supporting organisational priorities both operationally and strategically.
What matters in this role
You'll Be Someone Who
- Has experience leading operational teams in a contact centre or other fast-paced service environment
- Has experience managing multiple teams, functions or locations
- Is confident using performance data and KPIs to drive improvement
- Has a track record of delivering operational performance and quality outcomes
- Can successfully lead and support change initiatives
- Builds strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and partners
- Is an excellent communicator who can influence at all levels
- Leads with integrity, resilience and a people-first approach
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Most importantly, you'll be passionate about delivering excellent services through empowered, engaged and high-performing teams.
Who are we?
Integrated Care 24 (IC24) is a leading not-for-profit social enterprise providing NHS 111, GP Out of Hours, primary care and urgent care services to more than six million patients across the UK.
Every day, our people help patients access the care they need, when they need it most.
Location
Ashford, Kent
Travel between IC24 sites may be required.
Hybrid working opportunities may be available depending on service requirements.
What's in it for you?
- Salary of £45,000 per annum
- 6.6 weeks of annual leave
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career journey
- Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 counselling support
- Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Colleague recognition and reward schemes
- The opportunity to make a real impact within a growing Social Enterprise
Interviews will be held W/C 14th September 2026.
We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. careers.ic24.org.uk
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team at careers@ic24.nhs.uk.
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