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We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.\nArea Service Manager\nAcross Essex (predominantly Colchester, Thurrock, Clacton, Basildon, Grays)\n£57,002 - £59,991 per year\n37.5 hours per week\nMake a difference where it matters most\nWe’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 Housing with Care Employer of the Year - and we’re excited to welcome a new Area Service Manager.\nYou’ll lead compassionate, community-focused teams that put people first - every single day.\nAs a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally.\nYour role\nLeading and supporting numerous supported living services with different client groups.\nLead and grow high-quality, sustainable services that meet customer needs and business goals\nSupport strategic planning and help develop new services through identifying growth opportunities\nSupport with implementing new services as well as potential acquisitions\nOversee budgets and financial performance to ensure targets are achieved\nEnsure safe service delivery by meeting all legal and regulatory standards\nMonitor trends and insights to inform service development\nBuild and manage stakeholder relationships, addressing service gaps effectively\nAudit performance, resolve issues, and implement improvements\nRecruit, manage, and develop staff to meet operational needs\nYour skills\nLeadership and motivation: inspire teams, develop staff, create positive culture and foster high retention.\nProven experience in working in a fast-paced environment where the need to manage a range of conflicting demands effectively is essential \nGood organisational skills, supporting multiple sites and priorities effectively\nHousing management, understanding the unique operational needs of a variety of supported living services which include regulated sites and Retirement Communities\nStrong understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and best practice\nSkilled in understanding financial targets, budgeting and managing costs effectively for multiple locations\nEffective at building community relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and fostering a supportive environment.\nFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel\nYour rewards\nYou deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 30, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:\nHealth and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling\nCompany-paid life insurance\nParental leave arrangements andannual leave purchase scheme\nCompany-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities\nFlexible working options and aninclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks\nExclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements\nSome rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.\nReady to #BeYourBest? 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