Area Operations Manager Peterborough

At Mencap, we work every day to make the UK the best place for people with a learning disability to live happy and fulfilled lives. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Area Operations Manager to lead our services in the Peterborough area. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and driven leader to join one of the UK's most respected learning disability charities and make a real, lasting difference. This is a permanent full time role and due to the requirements of travelling to services you will need to have a full UK licence.

As an Area Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for a number of services across Peterborough and the surrounding region. You will lead and inspire a team of Service Managers to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability live the life they choose. You will also ensure that our services meet regulatory standards and Mencap's quality expectations, while maintaining effective management of budgets, resources and staffing. You will work closely with local authorities, families and communities to strengthen and develop our services, ensuring that continuous improvement is at the heart of everything you do.

We are looking for someone who has strong experience in social care management, ideally within a learning disability or similar setting. You'll understand what outstanding care looks like and will be efficient in leading teams, managing compliance and driving performance. Above all, you will bring empathy and a genuine passion for making a positive difference. A relevant Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, or a commitment to work towards this, is essential.

In return, we offer a truly meaningful career with ongoing professional development, the chance to be part of a dedicated and values-driven organisation, and the opportunity to lead in a region where your work has real local impact.

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated. Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

£24,570 per annum, pro rata + excellent benefits

£12.60 per hour + excellent employee benefits