Wellness Service Operational Manager, United Kingdom

Job title and organisation:Wellness Service Operational Manager - Kirklees Council
Salary:£45,091 -£47,181
Hours:37
Contract:Permanent
Location:Home / Comminity based (Dewsbury)
Closing Date and Time:Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 11.55pm

In Kirklees we want to be innovative and creative in the way we work to deliver our services with communities.

Investing in relationships with those communities is at the core of what we do.

We want to meet changing and challenging times with better and smarter ways to work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the established Integrated Wellness Service for the appointment of an Operational Manager overseeing the Dewsbury locality.

As an Operations Manager you will be responsible for the operational leadership, management, team development and performance of the team(s) assigned to you.

This job is about being part of a flexible team and you will support and, if appropriate lead, Service developments.

You will work collaboratively with a range of partners leading specific agendas as required and build effective relationships with community leaders such as elected members, senior officers, partner agencies and communities to develop and embed the Kirklees Integrated Wellness Model.

Wellness is defined as a proactive, preventive approach that emphasises the whole person and which works to achieve optimum levels of physical, mental, social and emotional health.

This role is part of a team responsible for developing an integrated Health Improvement approach for adults; to help people build their capacity to maintain good health and be independent.

We want to bring together organisations, people and services to develop a shared approach, using a'strengths based'mind-set that acknowledges, builds upon and unlocks the strengths, skills and capacities of people to live healthy lives utilising the assets within the local community.

We want to build on the existing strengths and assets of people and communities and will support individuals to find solutions to things which determine their health and prevent health conditions developing or worsening.

A relevant qualification or experience of working in a health, social care, educational, or wellbeing/community field would be required.

Should you wish to book a call for an informal discussion about the role, please emailor call 01484 234095

The recruiting manager for this role is Rob West (Wellness Service Lead)

Interviews are expected to take place on the 17th and 18th of June at Dewsbury Town Hall.

Robert Westis the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for'Recruitment'.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Link to apply:Wellness Service Operational Manager - Kirklees Council

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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