Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER to join our team. You will join us on a part-time, fixed term contract until 31 March 2026, and in return, you will receive a salary of * £4,037.49 per annum (£23,552 FTE) About the DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER role: The role of the Deputy Service Manager (DSM) is to plan and deliver the weekly client facing sessions (in agreed specific towns / villages). The DSM is to work directly with the clients, volunteers and local surrounding community responsible for supporting the management, development and delivery of their weekly service/services. The role sits within an environment of continuous improvement and with leadership from the Service Manager, the DSM will ensure that all sessions are delivered in line Royal Voluntary Service Vision and Core Values in order to; deliver on contractual agreements and achieve key performance targets; to ensure more people are enabled to volunteer; and to ensure strong partnerships with local statutory, voluntary and community partners are built and maintained. Hours: 6 hours Monday, plus potential for max 24 hours overtime Benefits 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata) Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation A great pension scheme 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification Enhanced Family Leave schemes An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role Opportunities to discuss flexible working Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society What you'll bring as our DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER: Knowledge • A working knowledge and understanding of the Health and/or Health and Social Care sector / environment. • Awareness of the principles of Safeguarding (training and ongoing support is provided.) • Understanding of the strengths and support needs of a volunteer involving organisation and volunteers. • Ability to proficiently use standard IT systems / Email / Microsoft Teams and learn role specific databases. Skills • Excellent communication ability with the aptitude to lead activities, interact, relate to and get involved with people at all levels. • Ability to act on own initiative within agreed parameters • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle and/or the ability to travel across a defined geographical area. Experience • Demonstrable experience of working in a person-centred manner with care, compassion and sensitivity. • Demonstrable ability to support, calm, enthuse and assess risk in all occasions. Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity. If you feel have the skills and experience to become our DEPUTY SERVICE MANAGER please click ‘ apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you! The closing date for this role is 11 JULY 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website. Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.