Area Director – Southeast (Essex & Suffolk) – Home‑based role with extensive regional travel – Full‑time 40 hours per week – Competitive salary – Closing date 27th April. How You'll Make a Difference As Area Director, you’ll work closely with the Regional Director and Area Support Manager to provide strategic, operational and commercial leadership across your area. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional clinical quality and client care while developing sustainable, high‑performing teams. You’ll collaborate with Central Support functions to embed our values – We Care, We Dare, We Share – and play a key role in recruiting, developing and retaining outstanding veterinary talent. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys variety, influence and impact, and who thrives on building strong relationships across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities

Ambassador of our values and responsible for embedding our company culture. Mobilise the UK strategy within an area through facilitating best practice sharing, growing effective communication channels between practices, and supporting the rollout of VCOs and other initiatives. Oversee the operational and commercial performance of practices within your area. Attract, retain and engage staff across the area. Work closely with Area Support Manager, demonstrating an aligned approach to Area priorities, performance and improvements. Line‑manage Clinical Directors. Support future network planning and growth initiatives by providing strategic information and input as necessary. Hold full and valid driving licence.

You Might Be a Great Fit If…

At least 5 years leadership experience, with proven coaching and mentoring skills, and a desire to develop our people. Proven ability to maximise clinical and financial performance of individuals and teams. A keen understanding of key Financial & Clinical KPI's to identify actions to improve performance across individuals and teams. Strong people skills (engaging, educating, motivating, inspiring) to bring together diverse teams across multiple sites. A leader who can collaborate with their team and peers, able to lean into High Challenge & High Support. A trailblazer with a well‑developed set of demonstrable emotional intelligence skills, recognising who needs what and when. Vision to lead for the future, an agile, resilient, dynamic and results‑driven person to deliver excellence. An influencer who listens well, is authentic & trustworthy while not afraid to challenge the status quo. An exceptional communicator, delivering the key strategic vision with a strong emphasis on the “why” and the “what.”

Additional Requirements

Full and valid UK driving licence. Willingness to travel extensively across Essex, Suffolk and the wider Southeast. Ability to work up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

How We'll Support You

Overall leadership of a region with autonomy to shape strategy, culture and performance. Senior‑level influence across operations, client experience and business outcomes. Opportunities to lead large‑scale change and drive long‑term organisational impact. Ongoing learning and development to support executive and leadership growth. A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

Work‑life balance. 6.8 weeks annual leave including bank holidays. Private medical insurance. Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy. Retail discounts and cashback offers. Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets. Car allowance of £475 per month or a company car.

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