Are you ready to step into a high-profile role where you will be responsible for the growth and development of services in Bristol and Bath and nearby areas?
We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to play a pivotal role in the management and successful growth of St Mungo's Bristol and Bath sub region.
You will play a key role making a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives. In this role you will provide effective leadership and management to ensure best practice across our services, so they are delivered to a consistently high standard.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Implementing an effective strategy for developing and growing the sub-region's services
- Winning contracts for providing new services and retaining existing contracts to ensure the continued growth and ability to support homeless and vulnerable people
- Overseeing services which include either Rough Sleeping and Outreach Services or accommodation-based services, as well as some services working with people with primarily mental health needs
- Maintaining excellent partnership working with other service providers, local authorities and those with lived experience to shape and develop services to meet the individual and complex needs of our clients
In this role you will be required to work in Bristol and Bath to support relevant services, however you can work flexibly from an office base in other locations such as London, Oxford or Reading.
This post is offered as a fixed term contract until 29 August 2025 (or secondment for internal applicants).
About you
We are looking for an experienced leader who has overseen teams delivering services to groups of vulnerable clients, in either a supported housing, support, care or other relevant environment.
You should demonstrate a track record of effective operational leadership and management of staff across dispersed locations, working through a line-management structure, including through a period of substantial change.
Your business/service development experience will demonstrate your ability to successfully negotiate for contracts for the provision of services (either as a supplier or purchaser) and to win new business.
You will have a person-centred approach, and a genuine interest in putting clients at the centre of your work.
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.
What we offer
• Excellent development and growth opportunities
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Great pay and other benefits
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Closing date: 10am on 19 September 2024.
Interview and assessments on: 2 October 2024.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.