Area Operations Manager - Employment & Personal Development
* Area Operations Manager - Employment & Personal Development
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We have an exciting opportunity for a 30-hour Area Operations Manager (AOM) for our Employment and Personal Development (EPD) Team. This is a fixed-term post until March 2026, with a possible extension pending funding.
As the AOM, you will oversee all employment services in Northern Ireland. You will be responsible for the success and development of our teams, funding contracts, and stakeholder partnerships.
The AOM will lead the EPD Service Managers to ensure services are delivered to a high standard, are safe, and align with Mencap values.
Through effective leadership and judgment, the AOM will set key priorities and actions that align with the overarching Mencap strategy. The role involves managing systems and measurement tools to review key areas and achieve maximum results.
If you are ready for the next challenge in your career and want to make a direct impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities, you might be the right person to manage our established employment services in Northern Ireland.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage finances and resources
* Verify quality and practice
* Drive business development and growth
* Manage information systems
We seek someone enthusiastic, driven, and capable of influencing at all levels. You should demonstrate our values (Passionate, Inclusive, Brave, Positive, and Kind) and understand the rights of people with learning disabilities.
Applicants should have people management experience, knowledge of adult social care services, and familiarity with current supported employment funding streams in Northern Ireland.
For more details, please see the attached job description.
Alongside knowing your work makes a positive difference, you'll enjoy fair pay and a wide range of benefits as our employee:
* 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing to 35 days with long service, plus the option to buy up to 10 additional days via our HolidayPlus scheme
* Service-related sick pay after 6 months
* Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan, with contributions matched up to 5%, plus auto-enrollment after three months
* Death in service cover up to 3 times salary and Income Protection of 50% salary after 26 weeks of long-term sickness
* Loans for various purposes after 6 months of employment
* Interest-free season ticket loans
* Discounts and cashback at high street shops and online via Mencap Extras
* Option to purchase a health cash plan for dental, glasses, and therapy
* 24/7 employee assistance program
* Quarterly awards and recognition through our YouRock program
* Access to training and development opportunities
*Terms and conditions apply based on the contract.
About Mencap
Strong leadership is vital to our success. We have developed Our Leadership Way, a leadership framework at Mencap. We seek leaders with potential to excel within this framework and are committed to developing your potential further.
At Mencap, we partner with people with learning disabilities, providing high-quality, flexible services that support independence at home and in the community.
Everyone seeks meaningful work. At Mencap, you will find purpose and opportunities for personal and professional growth. You will make new friends, be inspired, and reach your potential. We ask a lot, but you will gain so much in return. For us, it’s never just a job.
In exchange for your dedication and passion, we offer meaningful work and a chance to make a real difference.
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