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Service Manager

Service:  Early Help Programme

Location: Birmingham (West Constituency)

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time)

Salary: £37,211 - £41,518 per annum

Contract type:  Temporary (2 years fixed term contract)

At Family Action we transform lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. We have been building stronger families since 1869 and today we work with more than 60,000 families in over 150 community-based services, as well as supporting thousands more through national programmes and grants.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the coordination of an Early Help Service. The service will focus on identifying service gaps across Birmingham to enable families to access Early Help and support, through the application of Early Help.  You will play a key role in leading quality assurance and the day–to–day delivery of the service, providing effective management and leadership to a team of Early Help Support Workers and Early Help Development Workers. As the Service Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the Operational Manager to support the strategic development of the integrated service offer for children and families living in the West of Birmingham. You will be required to work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district meetings and with Birmingham Childrens Trust. As the Service Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality standards in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders.

The Service Manager will:

• Work closely with the public and voluntary sector.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Early Help Support
• Lead in the allocation of Family Connect Form.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of quality assurance.

· An ability to work independently, flexibly and in an integrated manner is essential.

· Ability to drive and have the use of own car.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person. 

What will we offer you?

We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.  

To Apply:

·       Follow the link to apply via our website - Click the ‘Apply’ link on the advert and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Saturday 15th November 2025 at 11.59pm

Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where appropriate to the role.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Priority interviews will be given to those at risk of redundancy.

This exciting (maternity cover) role is key to encouraging young adults aged 18-30 to join our Interserve community, by harnessing digital tools and platforms and through in-person connections. Interserve is committed to growing diversity, prayerfully building community and ministering cross culturally amongst the peoples of Asia and the Arab World; to see lives and communities transformed through encounter with Jesus Christ.

We are looking for a confident and creative communicator with a shared passion for mission, as well as at least 2 years relevant experience of an engagement or communications role.

You will have experience in managing social media channels and working with a Word Press website, using Canva to create digital media and webtools to reach young audiences. You should also have excellent interpersonal skills, be well organised with good time management and a high level of accuracy in your writing. 

The role includes; 

• Creating and implementing campaigns to help Interserve engage young adults with Christian mission, 

• Co-ordinating initiatives to grow 18-30s engagement with Interserve’s social media channels and activity, 

• Promoting, organising and attending in-person Christian events designed to grow engagement of young adults in mission. 

This is a busy but rewarding environment, which offers an excellent opportunity to become involved in and develop a range of communications skills and experience in a small friendly team in a mission organisation context. 

The role is hybrid, with a mix of time spent in our Birmingham National Office (minimum of 2 days per week) and working from home, with up to 5 days per month of national travel.  The salary is £23,586 for 4 days per week (£29,483 FTE).  It is a maternity cover role for one year. 

Interserve offer flexible working arrangements, a range of learning and development opportunities and a contributory pension scheme. 

This role has an occupational requirement.  All applicants should have the right to work in the UK. 

Interserve is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all within the Interserve community to share this commitment. DBS certificates will be required for all workers.   

Interview date: Friday 21st November 2025 

Please follow the link to our website for further details.Return your completed application form with a CV, covering letter and monitoring form.

Whether assisting students and residents on a daily basis, supporting weekend residentials, conferences and events, or working with the team which delivers our annual Foundation Celebration, this role is at the heart of providing a welcoming campus environment.

The Campus Accommodation and Hospitality Manager will lead a team of reception and housekeeping staff to deliver and administer a full range of campus services. As well as providing an efficient and welcoming reception service, this includes the management of meeting rooms, accommodation booking, achieving and maintaining high standards of housekeeping, and overseeing contracted catering and refreshment services. The postholder will be part of a committed staff team, giving and receiving support to deliver the operational needs of the Foundation in a way which reflects our ethos of hospitality, care and community. 

This is a full-time role, with some evening and weekend work during weekend residentials and other events. The postholder will also participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

Key responsibilities

1. To manage the delivery of accommodation and hospitality operations.

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors from diverse backgrounds and denominations.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of hospitality services including accommodation, catering and menus, and support for conferences and events.
• Represent the staff team on hospitality matters at the Foundation’s residents’ and community forum meetings
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service across all facilities
• Liaise with Facilities Manager regarding maintenance needs arising in meeting rooms and accommodation 

2. To manage a team of hospitality staff.

• Draw up duty rotas for the Hospitality team based on varying operational need.
• Provide ongoing support, training, and development for team members.
• Carry out line management responsibilities in line with the Foundation’s HR policies and procedures

3. To manage the delivery of events and conferences.

• Generate quotes for events and conferences in consultation with internal and external organisers
• Support marketing for events, conferences, and other campus activities
• Oversee the Hospitality team to ensure effective administration for the smooth delivery of hospitality for teaching, residentials, events and conferences.
• Oversee room bookings, check-ins/outs, ensuring smooth turnaround of all accommodations between occupancy.

4. Procurement

• Manage procurement for hospitality goods and services in consultation with the Management Accountant and the Director of Operations.
• Monitor costs and implement efficiencies while maintaining quality.

COMMUNITY HUB LEADER

Oasis Hobmoor, Wash Lane, B25 8FD

Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £35,570 per annum

Opportunity

Oasis is looking for a Community Hub Leader who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to lead Oasis Hub Hobmoor through the next phase of its growth.

We are seeking an experienced Community Hub Leader who will bring fresh vision, take the community on the next stage of its journey together as a movement and bring innovation as well as stability to the charity, which has become an anchor, and a place called home for the local community.

The post holder will lead the local charity – which over the last 8 years has grown considerably, in terms of staffing, income and projects (including food pantry and café, football training and teams, a wide range of adult education, advice and support, an array of community classes and holiday provision).

About us

Oasis Hub Hobmoor is a local charity situated in South Yardley, Birmingham, at the meeting point of three wards: Tyseley and Hay Mills, South Yardley, and Yardley West and Stetchford.

Our aim is to help create a local community where people of all ages and stages feel included, know they can contribute, and realise a deep sense of belonging. We are actively engaged in creating a community that is characterised by trust, safety, and opportunity.

Key responsibilities

This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the local charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academy, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as the Academy Principal, volunteers and members of the local community to develop a joined up local vision for the community.

Some of the specific duties of this role include:

· Establishment and coordination of a range of provision such as family support, holiday clubs, volunteering and community empowerment projects.

· Maintaining and building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.

· Leading strategic development (e.g. comms, income generation, MEL).

· Planning, resourcing and coordinating the community plan, measuring impact.

· Strengthening the local Oasis Movement.

About you

This is very much a relational and project management role. As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:

· A strategic mindset, and experience of leading community delivery and growing projects.

· Innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding, with a track record of securing income.

· A thorough knowledge and understanding community work.

· An education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.

What we offer

· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.

· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.

· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.

· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.

· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.

Application process

For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday December 8th 2025. Stage 1 interviews will be held on either 10th or 11th December via Teams and the final stage will take place on Wednesday 17th December in person at Hobmoor.

Please send us your CV and cover letter.

To arrange a visit or an informal conversation about the role, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889