Collaborative Communities Team ManagerVCSE Mental Health Alliance Service12-month fixed-term contract (with view to extend)Location: Hybrid - with travel across the North East (Northumberland focus)Due to the nature of this role, you must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car. About the roleEveryturn Mental Health is looking for an experienced and passionate Collaborative Communities Team Manager to join our VCSE Mental Health Alliance Service.This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of a truly collaborative, community-led approach to mental health support, working across statutory and voluntary sectors to reduce inequalities and promote recovery and resilience.You will manage a small team and play a key role in building partnerships, developing community wellbeing spaces, and ensuring services are shaped by the people and communities they support.This role is not eligible for sponsorship as is does not meet the requirements as set out by the UK Visa and Immigration ServiceWhat you’ll doBuild strong partnerships across NHS services, VCSE organisations, and Local Authority teamsLead the development and delivery of community wellbeing spaces across NorthumberlandFacilitate multi-agency collaboration to create integrated, accessible support (“no wrong door”)Champion co-production, ensuring services reflect the needs of service users, carers, and communitiesSupport outreach and engagement initiatives, including partnership working with mobile servicesMonitor service impact, using data and feedback to drive continuous improvementDevelop consistent, safe operating procedures across servicesLead on engagement campaigns to raise awareness and increase accessLine manage and support a small team, fostering a positive and inclusive cultureWhat we’re looking forSignificant experience in community development, engagement, or similar rolesStrong background in partnership working across VCSE, NHS, or Local Authority settingsExperience managing staff and leading teamsConfidence in monitoring, evaluation, and using data to inform decisionsExcellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skillsGood knowledge of Northumberland communities and the VCSE landscapeAbility to manage a varied and fast-paced workloadA values-driven approach, with a passion for empowering communities and tackling inequalitiesWhat We Offer In ReturnWe are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) pro rata for part-time and the option to purchase or sell daysEnhanced pensionWagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your paySmart Clinic Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light CardEnhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salaryPlus, many more great benefits on offerHere at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.We particularly encourage applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, as we strive to ensure our service reflects the diversity within our locality.In order to streamline our recruitment process, once we have received a sufficient number of applications, we reserve the right to expire vacancies, so please submit your application as soon as possible.