Service Manager

Company: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Service Manager Opportunities

Children’s and Education Services,Nottingham City Council

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journeyof improvement, reform and transformation across Children’s and EducationServices.

We are redesigning services, strengthening practiceand building a more connected system around children, young people andfamilies. With a clear vision, strong leadership and a commitment to continuousimprovement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape thefuture of services across our city.

We are now recruiting to several Service Managerpositions across Children’s Social Care and SEND services.

Current Opportunities:

  • Service Manager, Children withDisabilities
  • Service Manager, Locality Team (SocialCare)
  • Service Manager, Emergency Duty Team(EDT)
  • SEND Service Manager (Statutory Assessment andIdentification)

About the Roles

Our Service Manager roles are pivotal leadershippositions, driving high quality, child centred services that improve outcomesfor children, young people and families across Nottingham.

Working collaboratively with teams, partners andstakeholders, you will lead service improvement, support professionalexcellence and help shape inclusive and responsive services that make a realdifference.

You will bring strong leadership experience, acommitment to continuous improvement and a passion for delivering positiveoutcomes for children and families.

Why Nottingham?

This is a pivotal moment for Children’s andEducation Services in Nottingham. We are investing in leadership, strengtheningour services and creating the conditions for long term success.

Our vision is simple. Every child and young personshould be seen, heard and supported to thrive.

If you share our ambition and want to play a keyrole in shaping the future of services for children and families, we would loveto hear from you.

What We Offer:

  • Service Manager (Grade K) Salary £56,730 -£60,125
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5%employer contribution
  • Professional development and career progressionopportunities
  • A strong commitment to employeewellbeing

Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 at11.59pm.

Join us and help create better outcomesfor Nottingham’s children, young people and families.

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Posted: August 12th, 2026