Area Manager - Manchester

Full-time, Permanent

This is a field-based role with travel around Manchester and nearby areas, so you’ll need to be based locally or within a reasonable commute

Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of dental care? Bupa Dental Care is looking for dynamic, results-driven Area Managers to lead and inspire across multiple locations. With a strong focus on operational excellence, patient care, and high-performance leadership, this role will empower you to drive success and contribute to Bupa’s Dental Health Is… Strategy.

As an Area Manager at Bupa, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business by enhancing Practice Health, delivering outstanding Patient Health, fostering a culture of People Health, contributing to Bupa’s commitment to Planet Health, all whilst driving Performance Health across your area. You’ll have P&L responsibility, lead a dedicated team, and have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of our patients.

Why Bupa?

• A Rewarding Career: Be part of an organization that genuinely cares about the health of its people, patients, and the planet.
• Growth & Development: We invest in our people – continuous training, career advancement, and opportunities to shape the future of dental care.
• Industry Leading Benefits: From healthcare benefits to financial support, our suite of benefits is un-rivalled in the industry
• Work-Life Balance: With flexibility and support, we ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
• Purpose-Driven Impact: Join a team committed to making a positive difference in healthcare, sustainability, and the patient experience.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading with Impact: Empower and support Practice Managers to achieve operational and clinical excellence while building strong relationships with clinical teams to maximize performance and growth.
• Delivering Patient-Centric Care: Ensure our patients receive outstanding care and experience, always putting their needs at the heart of everything we do.
• Developing a High-Performance Culture: Lead by example, coaching, mentoring, and inspiring your teams to reach their potential. Champion wellbeing, inclusivity, and high engagement.
• Driving Operational Excellence: Manage budgets, optimize practice capacity, and deliver strategic growth targets. Your ability to think commercially and make data-led decisions will set you apart.
• Enhancing Compliance & Governance: Ensure practices comply with all regulations and safety standards while supporting Practice Managers in maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Innovating for the Future: Lead your teams through change and continuous improvement, creating a culture where innovation thrives.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven Leadership: A track record of inspiring teams and driving performance across multiple locations, ideally within regulated services or clinical environments.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong business insight, with experience in managing P&L, revenue growth, and operational excellence.
• Customer-Obsessed: A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences, and the ability to drive patient retention and long-term value.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable navigating change, embracing challenges, and leading your team through transformation.
• Strategic Mindset: Ability to make informed, data-driven decisions and translate strategic goals into tangible, high-impact actions.

Benefits

The benefits here are industry-leading, and we’ll be able to tell you more about them in the process (or jump to the benefits and rewards page on our careers site for a flavour). But here’s a snapshot:

• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more.
• Bonus scheme 
• Company car 
• Discounts in over 7,000 retailers, discounted gym membership and discounted dental insurance (of course).
• Health Trust - our bespoke employee private healthcare plan, providing healthcare cover with no medical underwriting for colleagues and their families.
• Access to remote GP and nurse services, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• MyHealthcare Allowance, an annual allowance which is redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
• Early access to your earned wages through Wagestream.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• And many more, just ask…

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re a passionate leader, with a growth mindset and a strong drive for results, Bupa Dental Care offers the opportunity to take your career to the next level. This is your chance to be part of an innovative and customer-focused organisation that values excellence, sustainability, and care.

Apply today and help us shape the future of dental care in the UK and ROI!

To find out more about working with us, find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.  

Bupa takes pride in being a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will aim to offer an interview/assessment to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to ensuring you are treated fairly during the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments to anyone who may benefit from accommodations to the recruitment process.

Bupa Dental Care is an equal opportunities employer.