Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be accepted (max 2 pages).
Together Women is looking for an experienced centre manager with a proactive, compassionate, collaborative approach. We are looking for someone who is adaptable and highly organised, brings strong reporting skills, and is a great relationship builder.
Experience of working in the women’s sector or the criminal justice system is desirable, but not essential – most importantly we’re looking for an outstanding manager.
You will lead on contract and performance management including relationships with commissioners. Alongside the Director of Services and wider management team you will also contribute to the effective leadership of the organisation, ensuring our operational and strategic objectives are met.
Service Delivery and Management
* Lead the operational management of TW services in Bradford ensuring intensive high‑quality, trauma responsive support is provided to women and girls accessing the services.
* Develop and manage a service plan for Bradford that incorporates key milestones and ensures delivery of project outputs and outcomes.
* Monitor delegated budget responsibility, ensuring that the services operate within the agreed budget.
Staff Management
* Line manage direct reports and ensure that all staff receive regular support, supervision and performance review, case management, training and development in line with TW policies and procedures.
* Deliver team meetings, reflective practice, and staff learning and development opportunities.
* Effectively manage a team working on different contracts ensuring team cohesion and consistency in approach and practice.
Communication/Contracts and Partnerships
* Take overall responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective partnerships and referral pathways.
* Lead on the contract and performance management including all relationships with
* Organise and attend external meetings/events as appropriate, actively participating and disseminating information to colleagues. This includes sitting on steering groups and attending multi‑agency panels to discuss the needs and challenges faced by our service users.
* Design and deliver training for professionals in the region to improve responses to women and girls affected by the social justice system.
Monitoring and Evaluation
* Ensure that all staff maintain accurate, confidential customer records, following Together Women policies and procedures, and contribute to development of contract monitoring and recording.
* Produce monitoring and evaluation reports in line with funder and other key stakeholder requirements.
Funding
* Identify relevant fundraising opportunities and support TW senior management team to prepare funding applications, identify commissioning opportunities, which support the long‑term sustainability of existing and new services.
* Attend meetings with potential new funders to secure new funding streams, ensuring that the project outcomes are achievable and measurable.
* Work with colleagues within TW and/or external partners to establish new services/projects when funding applications are successful.
Our Values and Behavioural Expectations
Standard Requirements
* Act as a positive image for Together Women, portraying a professional, compassionate and respectful image at all times.
* Actively support and promote good sustainability practices in line with Together Women’s ethical and environmental commitments.
* Champion and embed Together Women’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and feel empowered to raise concerns in line with organisational policies and procedures.
* Uphold Together Women’s values in all aspects of the role.
* Work flexibly and collaboratively, supporting colleagues within the Bradford Centre and across the wider organisation when required.
* Undertake any reasonable duties aligned to the role that support Together Women in achieving its strategic and operational objectives.
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