Deputy SARC Manager - West Midlands SARC

The role of Deputy SARC Manager at the Horizon SARC in Birmingham involves supporting the SARC Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations, clinical quality and strategic development of the service. The position requires managing a multi-disciplinary team, monitoring performance, maintaining budgets and ensuring compliance with national standards and ISO 15189. Responsibilities include leading crisis work and forensic examinations where qualified, safeguarding processes, maintaining equipment and rooms, and fostering partnerships with police, commissioners and community organisations. Essential requirements are managerial experience, a driving licence and proven ability to work with vulnerable people, while the role is restricted to female applicants under a genuine occupational qualification. The post offers a permanent full-time contract of 40 hours per week at a fixed salary of £31,104 per annum, with standard hours from Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and occasional out-of-hours shifts. Applications close on 24 October 2026 and must be submitted through the original advert.