Head of Operations & Business Management

Monitor operational and clinical performance across WCA with support from Head of Assurance & Audit using site and individual MI to spot trends, risks and development needs; create and execute improvement plans in line with HR policies.

Own delivery of core TPLs and KPIs for both volume (clearance, timeliness, productivity) and quality (audit pass rates, rework, customer experience) across WCA, escalating exceptions and driving recovery plans.

Resource planning: align supply to demand across benefits, sites and modalities; work alongside the Planning and Performance team to implement effective booking policies to maximise clearance while protecting quality and claimant journey.

People leadership: build engagement of Health Professionals and direct teams, deploy retention plans, manage absence proactively, and lead effective 1-to-1s, coaching and performance management to reduce attrition and absence.

Drive change and continuous improvement: lead rollout of new technology and ways of working, standardise best practice across sites, and track benefits realisation.

Customer and stakeholder focus: review complaints and CSAT; manage escalations and maintain strong relationships with DWP and other stakeholders.

Governance, compliance and facilities: ensure adherence to HSE, security and contractual requirements; uphold governance frameworks set by the Head of Operations and Quality.

Operations Director

Head of Operations inc SCP

Training Team

Estates & Facilities

Key client relationships and attendance at regular scheduled performance meetings / hosting site visits with commissioners

Experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams across multiple sites and benefit types.

Proven delivery of challenging performance targets (TPLs and KPIs) for both volume and quality outcomes.

Strong capability in creating and executing action plans to drive performance improvement.

proficient with spreadsheets and business analysis tools.

Focuses on the Customer.

A commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Must be flexible and agile in personal ways of working - able to travel around the business at short notice and adopt a working style and pattern that is fit for the situation being faced

Strategic Business Acumen

Data-Driven Decision Making

Travel Requirements

must be able to travel flexibly and freely across delivery area

MAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team.