Please note that recruitment for this post is now closed

We are looking for a Head of Services who can ensure that we continue to deliver high quality, responsive services across Islington

Do you have substantial leadership experience in voluntary or public sector support services? Are you an inspirational, supportive and effective line manager? Would you enjoy the challenge of managing our successful and impactful community based services?

Your duties will be to oversee the management of all of our front line services, including Connect and Good Neighbours Schemes. You will work closely with the Director and the Operations Management Team to ensure that our services are delivering as expected, meeting community needs and are operating effectively and efficiently. 

You will enjoy the challenge of a varied role, overseeing the planning, review and improvement of services and building on key relationships with funders and partners. You will share our person centred ethos and be an effective communicator with drive, personal sensitivity, good judgement and the ability to make the most of opportunities.

We offer a friendly working culture and a chance to work in a value driven organisation that takes pride in its ability to make a difference to individuals, families and communities in Islington.

• 35 hours per week 
• Office based at 13 Elliott's Place, N1 8HX with the ability to work from any of our Islington offices as required
• Salary: £48,000

For further information please see the job description and person specification.

Applications should consist of:

• Your CV which must include details of your education, qualifications and any relevant training, your employment history and 2 referees.
• A covering letter, no more than 3 sides of A4 in total, which outlines why you want the job and your skills, experience and knowledge in relation to each of the points in the Person Specification.

Please send your application to [email protected] by 23.30 hours on Sunday 1 September 2019. 

By making an application you are stating that you are legally entitled to work in the UK. The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory references and and routine pre-employment checks.

Help on Your Doorstep is an equal opportunities employer. Please contact us if you would like to see our Equal Opportunities Policy.