Job summary

We are delighted to welcome applicant interested in working within our addictions and homeless hub services in the role of Operational Manager.

The successful applicant will work directly with our Rough Sleeper Drug and Alcohol team in Salford as well as the wider Homeless Hub services supporting individuals with cooccurring mental health, and who may use alcohol and drug.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person with experience working within clinical community services. Someone who is keen to support our frontline staff and our work with partners to meet the needs for people facing multiple disadvantage homelessness.

Main duties of the job

The Operational Manager will be responsible for the operational and financial management of identified defined service areas, which may include wards, teams and work streams within the specialist service network.

They will be visible and accessible to staff and service users acting as a role model and champion for recovery and change. The Operational Manager will ensure that care of the highest standard is delivered and maintained within their identified areas.

This will be achieved through the setting and monitoring of key performance standards and ensure the development of the workforce.

The Operational Manager will work closely and collaboratively alongside clinical partners in the service,

The post holder will ensure all interventions and care is delivered and maintained with the needs of patients/service users being central to service provision and development.

The post holder will deputise for the Clinical Service Manager and cover in their absence, reporting through to the Head of Operations, where required.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-8336860

Job locations

central park

Unit B, Northampton Road - Central Park

Manchester

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification

Staff benefits

• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)

Person Specification

qualification and registration

Essential

• Professional registration or equivalent

Desirable

• oA Leadership / Management Qualification.

knowledge skills and development

Essential

• oEvidence of post registration or further professional development in the relevant field.
• oSpecialist knowledge of Health Service Management and experience within a health and social care settings within the relevant field.
• oExperience of working with service users in the health and social care field and in-patient, community, substance misuse or criminal justice setting.

Desirable

• oEvidence of ongoing professional development including delivery of therapeutic interventions.
• experience of working in substance use services
• experience of working with people experiencing homelessness/multiple disadvantage

Person Specification qualification and registration Essential Professional registration or equivalent Desirable oA Leadership / Management Qualification. knowledge skills and development Essential oEvidence of post registration or further professional development in the relevant field. oSpecialist knowledge of Health Service Management and experience within a health and social care settings within the relevant field. oExperience of working with service users in the health and social care field and in-patient, community, substance misuse or criminal justice setting. Desirable oEvidence of ongoing professional development including delivery of therapeutic interventions. experience of working in substance use services experience of working with people experiencing homelessness/multiple disadvantage

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

central park

Unit B, Northampton Road - Central Park

Manchester

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

central park

Unit B, Northampton Road - Central Park

Manchester

M40 5BP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)