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  • Job Advert

  • Are you a passionate leader who believes in empowering others and driving positive change? Mencap are offering an exciting opportunity for an Area Operations Manager to join our Regional Management team, supporting services across Northamptonshire  on a temporary basis until the April 2026,  The is a full time post 37.5 30 hours per week, contract across 5 days a week.

    Temporary Area Operations Manager – Fixed Term Until April 2026
    Location: Northamptonshire

    Mencap is currently recruiting for a Temporary Area Operations Manager to join our team on a fixed-term contract until April 2026.

    This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact—not only in the lives of people with a learning disability but also by supporting the development of dedicated teams and contributing to high-quality care in your local community.

    In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of established services, working in close partnership with Service Managers to ensure the delivery of safe, person-centred, and high-quality support. You will lead with purpose, inspire your teams, and help foster a culture where the people we support—and our staff—can thrive.

    Your responsibilities will include:

    • Building strong, positive relationships across services

    • Monitoring and improving service performance using data and KPIs

    • Coaching and supporting managers to develop their leadership

    • Managing financial risks and opportunities

    • Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory standards

    We are looking for someone with experience in the care sector or another people-focused environment, who understands the regulatory landscape and demonstrates a supportive, inclusive leadership approach. You should be confident in managing multiple services and budgets, and have a track record of motivating teams through periods of change and development.

    Crucially, you will live Mencap’s values: passionate, inclusive, brave, positive, and kind. You should also bring a strong understanding of the rights of people with a learning disability and the ability to influence at all levels.

    In return, we offer a truly rewarding role within a values-led organisation, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community.

    Please note: This is a temporary position, fixed-term until April 2026.
    All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

    If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to play a key role in shaping the future of support services in Northamptonshire, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something that truly matters.

     

    Job ID 34837
  • Benefits

    • 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 (excluding 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!
  • About Mencap

  • 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.

    · Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

    · Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

    · Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. 

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