Area Manager – London
Area Manager - London
- locations
- Head Office South
- time type
- Full time
- posted on
- Posted Today
- job requisition id
- JR011988
Area Manager – London Location: London (based at one of our services with travel across the region – expenses paid)
Working Hours: 37 hours (full-time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £49,000 – £57,000
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About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and confident Area Manager to support and oversee services across our London region. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring services remain stable, effective, and responsive to the needs of the communities we support.
You will collaborate with service managers, regional leaders, partners and key stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality support for individuals experiencing issues related to substance use, mental health, and other social challenges, alongside support for their families and communities.
This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, supporting multiple services and managing risk across a complex and fast-paced environment.
You will report directly to the Head of Services and play a crucial role in maintaining strong operational performance across the region.
The role is site-based, with travel across London required (expenses paid).
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight across services in the London region
Support service managers to maintain safe, effective and high-quality service delivery
Manage operational risks and ensure services remain compliant with relevant policies and regulations
Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders across the region
Ensure services are responsive to the needs of service users and local communities
Support teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for people accessing our services
About You
We are looking for a strong operational leader with experience in substance misuse services and/or delivering mental health supported accommodation services who can confidently manage multiple services.
You will have:
Significant
leadership experience, ideally includingarea or multi-service management overseeing multiple teamsExperience managing
teams within substance misuse services and/ or supported accommodationA strong understanding of
current drug policy and relevant Government strategiesA robust knowledge of CQC standards
You will have experience in contract and stakeholder management
The ability to manage risk and maintain service stability in a complex operational environment
An understanding of providing support services to people with multiple disadvantages
A
recognised management qualification(e.g. Level 5 in Management/Leadership) or equivalent experience
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27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Recognition and long service awards via our
Way to GoandAspirationsportals- Recommend a Friendbonus
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year