Service Manager
Added 11 Sept · still live
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£43,000
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1172 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £43,000, and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1172 Social services managers and directors Most likely code | £33,400 | £34,400 | £38,700 | £43,000 |
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About the role
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Service Manager
Grade 17 - £59,013 per annum
37 Hours per week
Based at Vision Products, Pontyclun
Lead the Future of Vision Products and Make a Difference
Vision Products is a unique and ambitious Supported Business based at Coed Cae Lane Estate in Pontyclun and sits within Adult Services at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, delivering a diverse range of services that improve lives, promotes independence and creates meaningful employment opportunities.
We are seeking an exceptional passionate leader to take on the role of Service Manager and provide strategic direction for a high-profile service that combines commercial activity, social purpose and regional partnership delivery. You will have responsibility for the overall leadership, sustainability and future development of Vision Products and ensure staff are managed and supported effectively.
This Is a Rare And Exciting Opportunity To Lead An Innovative Service That Not Only Makes Difference To Disabled People But Also Delivers a Range Of Diverse Services Including
As Service Manager, you will provide visible and inspirational leadership across all areas of Vision Products, ensuring services are financially sustainable, commercially successful and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for customers, partners and communities.
You Will
Service Manager
Grade 17 - £59,013 per annum
37 Hours per week
Based at Vision Products, Pontyclun
Lead the Future of Vision Products and Make a Difference
Vision Products is a unique and ambitious Supported Business based at Coed Cae Lane Estate in Pontyclun and sits within Adult Services at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, delivering a diverse range of services that improve lives, promotes independence and creates meaningful employment opportunities.
We are seeking an exceptional passionate leader to take on the role of Service Manager and provide strategic direction for a high-profile service that combines commercial activity, social purpose and regional partnership delivery. You will have responsibility for the overall leadership, sustainability and future development of Vision Products and ensure staff are managed and supported effectively.
This Is a Rare And Exciting Opportunity To Lead An Innovative Service That Not Only Makes Difference To Disabled People But Also Delivers a Range Of Diverse Services Including
- Regional community equipment services
- Supported employment and trainee scheme
- Assistive technology and digital solutions
- Retail services
- Manufacturing, servicing and commercial operations
As Service Manager, you will provide visible and inspirational leadership across all areas of Vision Products, ensuring services are financially sustainable, commercially successful and focused on delivering excellent outcomes for customers, partners and communities.
You Will
- Develop and implement the strategic vision for Vision Products.
- Lead service transformation and continuous improvement programmes.
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We are looking for an experienced leader who can demonstrate they have experience of leading services with strong strategic thinking and change management skills. The ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams is key to this role along with strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to have experience in driving both performance and financial accountability of budgets and have solid experience of commercial management and business development.
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of a leading Supported Business to make a difference. Vision Products has a strong reputation for combining commercial success with social impact, creating employment opportunities and supporting people to live independently.
You will join a forward-thinking business that values innovation, partnership working and continuous improvement, whilst providing opportunities to support disabled people.
Benefits Of Working For Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
- Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
- Excellent Career Development
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Occupational Health support and advice
- Staff Rewards scheme
- Vivup Card shopping discounts
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Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Social services managers and directors (SOC 1172) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~11k in sampleSOC 1172
- Middle half £39,364–~56,628
- Median £47,996
- Going rate £43,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1172 going rate of £43,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.