Location
Blackpool, Blackburn
Company
Employment
Contract type
Permanent/ Full- time
Salary
Up to £33,000 per annum
Closing Date
16/02/2026
Ref No
4949
The Growth Company (GC) Justice Services team is seeking a CFO Evolution Justice Services Lead Advisor to support the management and delivery of services at our CFO Activity Hubs in Blackburn and Blackpool. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of Ministry of Justice commissioned outcomes, supporting both operational excellence and a rehabilitative ethos.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the Hub Manager in achieving team targets and contract performance.
* Coordinate hub activities including one-to-one and group interventions.
* Assist in managing relationships with the National Probation Service and other partners to ensure sufficient referrals.
* Support delivery and support staff to maintain high performance and a rehabilitative environment.
* Oversee hub premises and deputise for the Hub Manager when required.
* Promote the service locally to ensure referral levels meet contractual requirements.
* Manage a small caseload and model best practice.
* Ensure accurate performance reporting and maintain data integrity and audit trails.
About You:
* Warm, approachable, and professional with strong rapport-building skills.
* Flexible and adaptable, with a results-driven mindset.
* Confident in presenting to stakeholders and leading team meetings.
* Able to work under pressure and meet performance targets.
* Strong communicator and networker with a collaborative approach.
* Committed to safeguarding and upholding GC values.
* Solution-focused with strong organisational and time management skills.
* Willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours.
Skills Required:
* Experience supporting colleagues with caseloads and maintaining contract compliance.
* Background in training, guidance, advice, or counselling, ideally within justice or employability sectors.
* Proven ability to work with vulnerable adults and meet performance targets.
* Strong IT and administrative skills, including use of management information systems.
* Knowledge of labour markets, training, education, and employment pathways.
* Understanding of data security, financial information, and national guidance standards.
* Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and people support.
* Ability to deliver training sessions and ensure high standards of service delivery.
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
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At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact or call us on
Examples include:
* Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
* Extra time for tasks.
* Interview questions shared beforehand.
* Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.
We're proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we've removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.