Deputy Manager
Location: Islington and Camden
Salary: £42,798 - £46,295 PA
Fixed Term contract for 12 Months (with possibility of becoming permanent)
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join St Mungo’s as a Deputy Manager and lead a passionate team making a real difference for people affected by homelessness. We're recruiting for two Deputy Managers.
Islington
Rosebery Avenue is a 24/7 Skills and Employment service with 22 self-contained flats, supporting residents into training, education, and work. As Deputy Manager, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team in a psychologically informed environment, working with partners like St Mungo’s Recovery College to deliver tailored support.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable leader with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll be passionate about high-quality care, eager to learn, and committed to supporting your team and clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your management career and make a real impact in a supportive setting.
Camden
Endsleigh Gardens supports people with a history of homelessness and complex needs, including mental health, substance use, and alcohol issues. We provide a safe, recovery-focused environment where clients can rebuild their lives and work towards independent accommodation.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll lead and inspire staff to create a psychologically informed service that drives meaningful change. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality support to vulnerable individuals facing significant barriers.
Key responsibilities in this role will be:
* Support the team with day-to-day service management and development.
* Lead and motivate staff through effective line management and supervision, ensuring a person-centred, recovery-focused approach.
* Respond to incidents and work with the management team to maintain high health and safety standards.
* Build strong partnerships with external organisations to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Work mainly Monday–Friday office hours, with occasional flexibility to meet service needs.
About you
This will be a fantastic opportunity for someone to be proactive, take a lead and build their management skills. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply!
* The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners to build positive working relationships.
* Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload.
* Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness, and a genuine interest in supporting people to transform their lives.
* You'll have previous experience leading a team, as well as some experience of motivating and empowering staff and/or volunteers to take responsibility for delivering a high-quality service.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
Closing date: 10 am on 10th December 2025
Interview and assessments on 19th or 22nd December 2025