IPS Service Manager

Sovereign & Bale; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is seeking an experienced IPS Service Manager in Hampshire to lead and manage high-performing teams within their IPS programme. You will oversee operations, ensure services meet quality standards, and foster partnerships with NHS mental health teams and other stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have strong management and analytical skills, with experience in supported employment services. The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience managing IPS or supported employment services.
• Strong analytical skills to use data for improving outcomes.
• Ability to build partnerships with NHS and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IPS & Supported Employment delivery, adhering to IPS principles.
• Manage staff performance and wellbeing.
• Build relationships with NHS and external partners.
• Drive operational performance and compliance.
• Use data to inform decisions and improve service delivery.

Skills

Management skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Knowledge of IPS principles

Job description

Job Description

IPS Service Manager

Salary : £45,510 – £51,386

Location : Hampshire

Contract : Full-time, Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced IPS & Supported Employment Service Manager to lead high-performing teams and drive exceptional delivery across our IPS programme.

In this role, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, manage Team Leaders, and ensure services meet the IPS fidelity model , performance targets, and quality standards. You’ll build strong partnerships with NHS mental health teams , employment providers, referral partners and national stakeholders, ensuring the service is fully integrated and continuously improving.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead IPS & Supported Employment delivery, ensuring fidelity to all IPS principles
• Manage and develop staff performance, practice and wellbeing
• Build effective relationships with NHS teams, commissioners and external partners
• Drive operational performance, KPIs, quality and compliance
• Use data and MI to identify risks, inform decisions and improve outcomes
• Promote the service and contribute to external evaluations and innovation