Operations Manager

Operations Manager, Anchor Support Ltd Anchor Support Ltd is a newly established staffing company supplying support workers into children and young people's services across the North East. We're built properly from day one, full safeguarding and safer recruitment policies, DBS processing in place, and a genuine focus on doing this sector right, not just filling shifts. We're looking for an Operations Manager to help take Anchor from a strong foundation to an operating business, working closely with the Director across recruitment, compliance, and day-to-day operations as we secure contracts. What you'll be doing

• Overseeing the recruitment pipeline, from advertising through to vetted, compliant Workers ready for Assignment
• Managing staff compliance records, DBS tracking, references, right to work checks, and keeping our Single Central Record up to date
• Supporting local authority and commissioner relationships as we build Anchor's client base
• Helping shape and improve our operational processes as the business grows
• Working directly with the Director on strategic decisions What we're looking for
• Genuine experience in children's or young people's services, staffing, care, or a related sector
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practice
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, early-stage environment, this is a role that will grow and shift as the business does
• Local authority or commissioning experience is a strong advantage, though not essential Compensation This is a growth-stage opportunity. We're open to discussing a structure that works for the right person, competitive pay reflecting experience, with real scope to grow into a more senior role as Anchor secures its first contracts.