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Community Services Manager

Job description

I am currently looking for a Community Services Manager for an amazing mental health charity. You will oversee all aspects of managing, developing and delivering the charity's portfolio of community services. You will lead, manage and develop a team of 10 staff with 4 direct reports, as well as a committed team of volunteers. You will also deputise for the Director in their absence.

Main duties:
Providing day to day operational management and leadership of services, to ensure that outcomes are achieved within budget and contract compliance and funder requirements are met
Working with the Director to develop new income streams and manage new contract services that meet the requirements of the organisation's strategy and business plan
Leading, managing and developing staff to achieve and exceed service objectives and targets to deliver positive outcomes for service users
Inspire, lead, support and motivate staff and volunteers, and delegate appropriately
Ensure that all service areas for which the post is responsible are adequately staffed, arranging cover for sickness, study leave and holidays when necessary and monitoring staffing hours and absences, as necessary
With support from the Director and Personnel Administrator, to recruit, induct, and train appropriate staff within areas of responsibility
Ensure that funders are kept informed as required about activities, deliverables and service outputs through regular monitoring reports
Build strong collaborative relationships and links with external agencies maximising the potential for generating referrals and partnership working
Assist the Director to explore new funding options, including tendering opportunities and lead or assist in the preparation of grant applications and bid writing for tenders
Ensure the organisation and its services are widely understood and promoted both locally and nationally
To assist with the development and maintenance of information about services which may be required for publicity and fundraising purposes

If you have the above skills and experience, please apply online or contact Sekai today!