Hybrid IPS Expansion Programme Manager

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About the role

  • Lead the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) across Sussex — driving the NHS Long Term Plan’s goal to double access to high-quality employment support for people in mental health services.
  • Provide strategic leadership for a Sussex-wide IPS programme, embedding equitable, high-impact employment support within all mental health pathways.
  • Unite key partners — Sussex ICB, SPFT, Local Authorities, IPS providers, and DWP/Jobcentre Plus — behind a shared vision, delivery plan, and measurable growth and quality goals.
  • Use insight and performance data to monitor outcomes and continuously improve delivery across the system.

Requirements

  • Strong track record engaging and influencing senior leaders across health, care, and employment sectors.
  • Experience leading complex, multi-agency change and driving measurable improvement.
  • Proven success in programme management, commissioning, and performance oversight.
  • Confidence using data to inform strategy and action.
  • Commitment to reducing inequalities and delivering impact at scale.

Benefits

  • Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
  • Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
  • Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
  • Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
  • Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
  • 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Our award-winning in house training team will help you to gain valuable qualifications, continually develop your skills and build a great career with the largest provider of housing, care and support in Sussex.

Job title

IPS Expansion Programme Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£56,127 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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