Management and Leadership jobs

Good mental health care depends on good leadership. Browse team leader, ward manager, service manager, clinical lead, head of service, CQC registered manager and director roles across NHS trusts, independent hospital groups, supported living and residential providers, and charities.

Many leadership roles ask for a clinical background (nursing, psychology, OT or social work) plus evidence of service improvement, governance, workforce management and budget responsibility. Registered manager posts in CQC-regulated services require registration with the Care Quality Commission once appointed.

Typical pay (NHS): team leaders and ward managers are usually Band 7 (£49,387 to £56,515). Service managers and heads of service range from Band 8a to 8c (£57,528 to £91,609), with director-level roles at 8d and Band 9. Independent sector packages often include bonuses and car allowances. Check each listing.

Leadership in mental health is changing fast, with community transformation, neighbourhood health models and the Mental Health Act 2025 all reshaping services. Set an alert to hear about senior posts as soon as they're published.

Pay last updated: April 2026 (NHS Agenda for Change, England).