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Simon Novakovic

Simon Novakovic

Chesterfield,Derbyshire

Summary

I have extensive experience in managing and delivering successful strategic and operational leadership to a range of services including residential, domiciliary care, supported living and housing for both adult’s and children’s learning disability, autism, mental health and complex care services. Working at senior management level for over ten years within both charitable organisations and PE backed business.

I have a successful background in the delivery of multiple complex projects from turnaround and regulatory enforcement action to successful business sale and exit to trade . I also have experience of setting up bespoke services to a high-quality standard and a proven background in leading and excelling in regards to regulatory inspections.

I am a graduate of business management and I have also attained post graduate qualifications up to level 7 in strategic health and social care management.

I have worked throughout various care settings starting my career as a support worker to operational lead.

I have a passion for delivering quality care that is person-led enshrined around the values and principles of positive behavioural support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operation Director

Creative Care (East Mids) Ltd
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
10.2017 - Current
  • Achieved National Finalist Outstanding Director recognition.
  • Delivered multiple complex projects, including turnaround, regulatory enforcement action to sale and exit to trade
  • Facilitated company merger with new owners.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic merger implementation and synergies
  • Collaborated with Private Equity to enhance stakeholder value.
  • Shareholder in the business
  • Contributed to overall strategy and organisational direction.
  • Commissioned new services to expand operational capacity.
  • Authored successful tenders and framework bids.
  • Maintained on-call support for 120 services.


  • Experienced in Residential & Supported Living settings

Operations Manager/ Registered Manager

Ability
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
10.2009 - 10.2017
  • Leading multiple services including day services, respite, residential and supported living.
  • Created bespoke services with OFSTED under CQC registration
  • Building relationships with commissioners
  • Developing new services
  • Oversaw P&L of £3m
  • Complex ASD and LD
  • Led on community projects and outreach
  • Delivered board packs to board of directors (charity)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management -

London School of Business
London

Skills

  • Operations optimisation
  • Leadership excellence
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance
  • Customer focus
  • Decision-Making aptitude
  • Quality assurance standards knowledge
  • Relationship building talent
  • Risk mitigation
  • Operational strategy

Timeline

Operation Director

Creative Care (East Mids) Ltd
10.2017 - Current

Operations Manager/ Registered Manager

Ability
10.2009 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Business

Sheffield Hallam University

Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management -

London School of Business
Simon Novakovic