Area Manager – North East
Our client is a dynamic, passionate charity, committed to improving the lives of children across the UK. They currently run over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need support, as well as campaigning to change laws and policies to make children’s lives both happier and safer. The team is now looking to appoint an Area Manager to oversee the delivery of a portfolio of frontline services focused on youth people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing across the North East.
Responsibilities
* Manage the delivery and development of youth-focused services across a large geographic area.
* Nurture and develop partnerships (both internally and externally) that are already in place.
* Represent the organisation in a variety of ways and engage in strategic influencing at a central government level, amplifying and championing youth voice.
* Lead a dispersed team of Service Managers, setting high performance standards, ensuring that services are safe, effective and beneficiary-focused.
* Obtain, analyse and use information effectively to make informed and evidence-based decisions that support the efficient management and development of services.
Qualifications
* Significant experience of managing, developing and evaluating effective and innovative services for vulnerable children and families.
* In-depth knowledge and understanding of issues relating to services for young people, specifically around emotional wellbeing, mental health and exploitation.
* Proven experience of managing large, geographically-dispersed teams.
* Significant experience of tendering and commissioning processes and managing a variety of contracts.
Application Process
Initially submit your CV. If your experience is suitable, we will arrange a suitable time to brief you on the role.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
EEO Statement
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the process then please contact Victoria Savva at Prospectus.
Work Conditions
This role will be hybrid-working with 2-3 days a week in the Newcastle office. As this role covers a large geographical area across the North East of England, some travel will also be expected.
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