IPS Operations Manager - IPSOMLNCN1908


Company:	Standguide Group
Salary:	£45,000
Hours:	Full-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Role: IPS Operations Manager

Salary: £45,000

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full Time (37.5 hrs pw)

Location: Lincolnshire North (Remote); Must have a car, regional travel required

Standguide is an employee-owned organisation, which means our employees have a voice in the business and a shared interest in its long-term success.

Alongside a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we offer:

33 days paid annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 38 days after five full years’ service

An additional paid day off for your birthday

Workplace pension scheme

Company health plan following successful completion of probation

Online GP access

Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling and wellbeing support

Death in service cover

Will-planning support and access to a secure digital vault

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay, subject to eligibility

A broad range of internal training and continuing professional development opportunities

Access to employee-owner benefits, subject to eligibility and qualifying service

experience or training in the Individual Placement and Support approach would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential.

Overseas equivalent qualifications will be considered.

We welcome applications from people with relevant lived experience and recognise the valuable insight this can bring to the role.

Equality and accessibility

Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our employees, applicants and customers.

We’ll consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@standguide.co.uk if you need the advert or application information in another format or require an adjustment at any stage.

All applicants will be assessed fairly against the published criteria for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS check.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any information disclosed will be considered fairly and individually, taking account of its relevance to the role and the circumstances involved.

For a copy of the full job description and person specification, please email recruitment@standguide.co.uk.

Make a difference through meaningful employment

The Operations Manager is directly responsible for the effective performance of their contracts. This includes ensuring that all actions are taken to ensure contracts are delivered within budget and to agreed quality standards. The role ensures IPS services align with primary care pathways, contract requirements, and clinical guidelines, oversees referrals, fidelity standards, and compliance with policies and safeguarding

About Standguide

For more than three decades, Standguide has supported individuals and employers across the UK.We provide employment, skills and support services that help people overcome barriers, develop their potential and move towards sustainable employment.

As an employee-owned organisation, we’re committed to investing in our people, delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for the communities we support.

What you’ll do

As an IPS Operations Manager, you’ll:

Ensure the smooth running and productive dynamics of their teams by acting as a lynchpin between all key individuals and teams behind/within the participant’s journey.

Through the scheduling of resources ensures consistent coverage of their geographical area meeting their needs for advice and guidance, employment training and employer engagement

Ensure that periodic performance management meetings occur and are properly documented and that these set stretching but achievable targets following a thorough interrogation of performance

Observes Co-Members and provides constructive feedback, cascading this process down among the teams that report to this role

Identifies skills gaps and training needs

Conducts bi-annual reviews and performance development reviews

To ensure IPS Team Managers and Employment Specialists are delivering a high standard of service following the 8 Principles of IPS and Fidelity framework

To oversee and support IPS Team Managers to ensure regular fidelity reviews are carried out at all IPS sites and develop a responsive action plan and review to ensure continuous service improvement.

Identify and discuss succession planning with Risk Manager

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