Do you want a leadership role where employment genuinely supports mental health recovery?This is not back-office contract management.This is frontline, system-shaping IPS leadership, embedding employment as a core part of mental health care across Central London.As IPS Contract Manager – CLF Area, you will lead a high-profile, multi-borough IPS service delivering evidence-based, fidelity-led employment support to people accessing mental health services.You will be accountable for performance, quality, people, partnerships and impact, ensuring the IPS model is delivered with integrity, pace and purpose.This is a senior role where your leadership directly changes lives through work.You will work alongside:NHS and Mental Health TrustsClinical teams and service leadsCommissioners and system partnersEmployers across Central LondonIPS Team Leaders and Employment SpecialistsYour work will be guided every day by our values:Be Ambitious – for every person’s working futureBe Proud – of quality, safety and resultsBe Considerate – of lived mental health experienceOwn It – take responsibility for outcomesBe Inspiring – help people believe work is possibleThis is fast-moving, relationship-driven supported employment. You will:Lead end-to-end delivery of the IPS contract across CLF boroughsDrive performance against job start, sustainment and progression KPIsEmbed the IPS Fidelity Model, achieving Good–Excellent standardsLine-manage and develop Team Leaders and staffBuild trusted partnerships with clinicians, commissioners and stakeholdersEnsure employment is integrated into clinical pathwaysOversee forecasting, budgets and contract riskLead audits, reviews and continuous improvement activityEnsure safeguarding, GDPR and audit readinessPromote reflective practice, wellbeing and resilienceAct as a senior ambassador for IPS and Get Set UKWho This Role Is ForThis role suits experienced leaders with strong backgrounds in:IPS or supported employmentMental health, health or social care servicesComplex contract and performance managementMulti-site or system-wide service deliveryYou will thrive if you:Have deep knowledge of the IPS Fidelity ModelAre confident leading at both strategic and operational levelsCan influence clinicians, commissioners and partnersUse data and insight to drive improvementBalance pace, quality and careStay calm, decisive and solutions-focusedBelieve employment is central to recoveryThis is a high-impact leadership role, you will lead services supporting people who may:Experience anxiety, depression or severe mental illnessRequire flexible, responsive and integrated supportMove quickly into work when the system works wellNeed strong in-work support to sustain employmentWe are looking for leaders who:Set high standards without losing compassionBuild trust across complex systemsHold teams to account while supporting wellbeingAre resilient, reflective and values-ledWhy Join Get Set UK?Because you’ll be part of a mission-driven organisation that invests in your growth and celebrates your impact.You’ll get:Wellbeing support including GP, counselling and HeadspaceDiscounts, pension and salary sacrifice optionsEnhanced benefits with serviceA culture built on ambition, pride, ownership and supportReal opportunities for progressionWe are also a proud Disability Confident Employer. Adjustments are available at every stage.If you’re ready to Be Ambitious, Be Proud, Be Considerate, Own It and Be Inspiring, and you want a role where your work genuinely changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.Apply Now!If you are ready to support people into work through evidence-based mental health employment and you live our values to Be Ambitious, Be Proud, Be Considerate, Own It and Be Inspiring, we would love to hear from you.Apply today!See the Get Set story here: Learn more about working at Get Set here: We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you. This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
