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Kentish Town, Greater London (Hybrid)
£40,000 - £45,000 per year (FTE)
Full-time or part-time (21 - 35 hours per week (exact hours negotiable))
Permanent
Job description

The Head of Delivery leads Home-Start Camden & Islington’s family support services, delivering high-quality, responsive support that puts children and families at the heart of everything we do.

The role brings together strategic leadership, operational management and frontline oversight, ensuring services are safe, effective and responsive to the diverse needs of local families. The Head of Delivery will lead and support a team of staff and volunteers, foster a culture of learning and reflective practice, and build strong partnerships with local organisations, health professionals and statutory agencies to improve outcomes for families.

With extensive experience of working in and leading services for children and families, the postholder will ensure robust safeguarding, quality assurance and impact monitoring across services, using evidence and feedback to drive continuous improvement. They will play a key role in shaping the future of Home-Start’s services in Camden & Islington, championing the organisation’s values and its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership and Management 

  • Lead, motivate, and support a diverse team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of learning, reflective practice, and high-quality service delivery. 

  • Line manage Family Liaison Managers and the Community Project Manager, providing supervision, performance management, professional development, and wellbeing support. 

  • Oversee volunteer recruitment and management processes, ensuring they are effective and aligned with organisational standards. 

  • Act as deputy to the CEO, providing leadership and oversight in their absence and supporting strategic decision-making. 

Service Delivery Oversight 

  • Ensure the delivery of family support services meets organisational standards, safeguarding requirements, and the needs of local families. 

  • Monitor operational processes, including referrals, caseload management, and community project delivery, ensuring staff and systems operate effectively and efficiently. 

  • Oversee projects and community events, ensuring they are delivered successfully and aligned with organisational priorities. 

Safeguarding, Quality, and Impact 

  • Maintain robust safeguarding policies and procedures across all services, ensuring staff are trained and supported in safeguarding responsibilities. 

  • Implement and oversee quality assurance and impact monitoring systems, using data, feedback, and evaluation to inform decision making and continuous improvement. 

  • Ensure compliance with statutory and organisational standards, including legislation relating to children, families, and volunteer management. 

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement 

  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with local services, health professionals, statutory agencies, and voluntary sector organisations to strengthen outcomes for families. 

  • Represent Home-Start Camden & Islington externally at meetings, networks, and partnership forums. 

  • Advocate for the needs of families in Camden & Islington and contribute to service development informed by local community needs. 

Strategic Contribution 

  • Contribute to organisational strategy, planning, and policy development, ensuring operational delivery aligns with Home-Start Camden & Islington’s goals. 

Application resources
Posted by
Home-Start Camden and Islington View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10
Posted on: 19 December 2025
Closing date: 18 January 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: Head of Delivery
Tags: Operations, Delivery, Early Years, Partnerships, Safeguarding, Strategy, Youth / Children, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work

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