Service Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Ready for your career move? Do you want to make a real difference inspiring change across Sussex?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Service Manager to play a vital role in providing support in mental health services and welcome applications from individuals with lived experience.

Join an Investors in People Gold Accredit organisation, in this full time, hybrid working role.

Position: Senior Service Manager (Internal title - Senior Manager)

Location: Brighton and Hove

Salary: £43,519 per annum, pro rata (salary award 26/27 pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week. Plus, participation in the management on-call rota.

Contract: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract

Closing Date: 2nd March 2026. Please note that shortlisting will take place on a rolling basis, so this role may close earlier than advertised if a suitable candidate is found.

As a Senior Service Manager you will be working for a people-led organisation whose mission and values is to inspire change across Sussex. The Senior Management Team is responsible for the operational success of the diverse services in legal advice, housing and mental health, addiction and homelessness prevention and support.

The successful candidate for the Senior Service Manager role will join at an exciting time as the organisation continues to develop its mental health offer. The Senior Service Manager will be responsible for 63 units of supported and CQC registered accommodation, the staff that support it and the clients that call it home.

Housing management, staff development and supporting people with complex needs will be part of day-to-day work alongside chances to develop existing and new services and get really involved in the transformation of accommodation and support that is happening in the city.

You will also lead work on Safeguarding within the organisation, providing oversight, advising on safeguarding case management and reporting on performance. The Senior Service Manager will also participate in the management on-call rota.

To be successful in the role of Senior Service Manager you will need to have great communication skills and be committed to the values of the organisation. Some of the key skills and experience you will need to bring with you include:

• A relevant professional background in the health, housing management or social care field and significant management experience within services such as homelessness, addictions and mental health, with high levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Experience of strategic and operational planning and implementation including risk management.
• Experience of effective financial/business management including the preparation and management of budgets.
• Knowledge and understanding of best practice and the regulatory/legal frameworks including CQC within which BHT Sussex operates.
• Understanding of UK safeguarding legislation and statutory duties with the capability to provide oversight, advise on safeguarding management and report on performance.

Join an Investors in People Gold Accredit organisation that values it's employees and offers a supportive and inclusive people and value-based work culture.

Receive:

• 5.5% stakeholder pension scheme and life assurance scheme.
• Medical cash plan with Medicash and discount platform.
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Investment in your career and development through access to BHT Learning & Development platform and training offers.
• Free and confidential employee assistance helpline.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days per annum pro rata, rising to 32 days.
• Free new starter 28-day Network Saver Brighton bus pass.
• Opportunities for professional development and wellbeing activities.

The organisation is a leading person-and values-centred charity and housing association working to create lasting, positive change for people across Sussex who are experiencing homelessness, mental ill-health, and other complex needs. The mission is: Combating Homelessness, Creating Opportunity and Promoting Change. With an ambitious strategic plan built on Sustainability, Quality, and Growth, we're shaping a future where everyone has the chance to thrive.

You may have experience in roles such as Senior Service Manager, Service Manager, Junior Service Manager, Deputy Service Manager, Service Delivery. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.