Strategic Lead - Families, Communities and Wellbeing

Help shape the future of families, communities and wellbeing

At CCP, we believe in preventing crisis, building resilience and creating lasting change with people and communities. 

For almost 40 years, we have worked alongside individuals, families and communities facing homelessness, poverty, social exclusion, family breakdown and poor wellbeing. As a values driven charity, we are committed to helping people thrive, strengthening communities and delivering services that make a genuine and lasting difference.

As we continue to grow and strengthen our impact, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Strategic Lead for Families, Communities and Wellbeing. This role reflects our commitment to prevention; working earlier with families and communities and strengthening support before crisis takes hold.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of an ambitious and respected charity while influencing systems, partnerships and services across the South West and West Midlands. The role is based on the responsibilities outlined in CCP's Strategic Lead Families, Communities and Wellbeing portfolio.

The Role

As CCP's senior subject matter expert for early help, family support, community wellbeing, prevention and asset-community development, you will help shape organisational strategy, influence commissioning and partnership agendas, and ensure our services remain evidence led, impactful and sustainable.

Working as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead, develop and grow CCP's Families, Communities and Wellbeing portfolio
• Provide strategic leadership across early help, family support and community-based services
• Build influential relationships with local authorities, Family Hubs, schools, health partners, commissioners and funders
• Shape future opportunities, partnerships and service models alongside our Business Development team
• Champion co-production, lived experience and strengths based approaches
• Lead service improvement, quality assurance and safeguarding across the portfolio
• Ensure CCP remains at the forefront of policy, practice and innovation
• Represent CCP locally, regionally and nationally

About You

We are looking for a strategic thinker, collaborator and influencer who combines strong professional credibility with a deep commitment to social impact.

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in early help, family support, wellbeing, public health, community development or related services
• Strong understanding of Family Help, safeguarding, prevention and multi-agency working
• Experience of leading managers, complex services and organisation change
• A strong track record of building successful relationships with commissioners, funders and strategic partners
• Experience of translating policy, research and evidence into practical service delivery
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting sustainable growth
• A genuine commitment to strengths-based practice, community empowerment and co-production

Most importantly, you will share CCP's passion for helping people thrive, and our belief that communities themselves are powerful agents of lasting change.

At CCP, you'll join an organisation where people genuinely care about the difference they make. We are offering a meaningful leadership role with significant strategic influence, with the opportunity to shape services that improve lives and strengthen communities.

CCP offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, a supportive and values led culture and ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work alongside talented and passionate colleagues who are committed to delivering positive social impact.

Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.

About Us

Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon. 

What We Offer

At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career—choose CCP.

Why join us?

• 25 daysholiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhancedpension (5% employer contribution)
• Enhancedsick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
• Life Assurance cover(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
• Freesubscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• 45p Business Mileage^^
• Investors in People Goldaccredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Managerfor support when needed.

(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)

Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?

We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:

Show gratitude and appreciation of others.

Personal and professional pride.

Integrity is everything.

Reflect and learn.

Improve continuously.

Take your best self wherever you go.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.

Position:   Strategic Lead - Families, Communities and Wellbeing (Job ID 1107)

Hours:  Full-time   37.5 hours per week 

Contract:  Permanent

Location:  South West and West Midlands

Pay:  £55,000-65,000 per year, DOE 

Closing Date:  1st September 2026 -  CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed. 

CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process.   We adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so.

 

We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP.   Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks  and also  an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.

Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.

^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.

^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a  well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and  Insurance covering business use. 

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