Service Manager

Service Manager – The Nook from SAMH

Location – Edinburgh

Salary – £38,722 - £42,884

Be part of something life-changing

SAMH is transforming how mental health support is delivered in Scotland. As part of our bold new vision, we are launching The Nook from SAMH - a safe, stigma-free walk-in service offering immediate mental health and wellbeing support, seven days a week.

We are now looking for an exceptional leader to help us launch our very first Nook, opening in Edinburgh in Spring 2027.

As Service Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping and leading this pioneering service. You will manage a skilled and compassionate team, foster strong relationships with community partners, and ensure delivery of high-quality support that meets the diverse needs of people across Edinburgh.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something new, dynamic and deeply needed. If you’re motivated by impact, passionate about people, and ready to drive real change in community mental health, we want to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience of leading or implementing community-based services in a mental health or wellbeing context.

• Outstanding people leadership skills, with a compassionate and inclusive approach.

• A confident communicator and collaborator, with the ability to build strong local partnerships.

• Resilience, adaptability and a solutions-focused mindset.

Interested? Join us in creating a new standard for mental health support.

To apply, please send a tailored CV and a covering letter (max. 2 pages), outlining your relevant experience and motivation for applying, to [email protected].