Area Practice Manager - Hull

About the role

We are preparing to launch a brand‑new veterinary hospital in Hull, scheduled to open in January 2027, and need an Area Practice Manager to lead the opening and support growth across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strong, supportive line management to Practice Managers, Vets, Nurses, and Support Staff, fostering a positive and high‑performing team culture.
• Take accountability for the financial performance of all sites, including P&L management, KPIs, and cost control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the region, maintaining practice standards.
• Drive an outstanding client journey, ensuring seamless service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical team to uphold high clinical standards and best practices.
• Lead area expansion, overseeing the introduction of new sites.
• Maintain staffing levels and rota management to ensure productivity across all teams.
• Participate in an on‑call rota to support out‑of‑hours teams, particularly weekends and bank holidays.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in a multi‑site environment, ideally within the healthcare sector.
• Commercially aware with the ability to drive financial performance.
• Effective people leader passionate about developing high‑performing teams.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and service.

What we offer

• 6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays.
• 52 weeks’ sickness benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Contributory pension scheme (4%).
• Staff discount (20%) and store discounts via Perkbox.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme / EV company car scheme.
• Refer‑a‑Friend bonus.