Project Team Lead - Croydon Specialist Smoke Free Service

Join Us and Make a Difference!

At Change Grow Live (CGL), we’re not just a leading national charity—we’re a team of passionate individuals dedicated to transforming lives. We combine evidence-based practices with compassion to create services that empower individuals and that are deeply rooted in the local community.

Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of and shape our brand-new Smoking Cessation Service in Croydon. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in building a transformative service from the ground up, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of individuals in our diverse and vibrant community.

We are seeking a Project Team Lead to join our team. As a Project Lead, you will provide clear role modelling and leadership for your team to ensure effective service provision that empowers people to quit smoking, tailoring support to meet their unique needs.

Your contributions will be instrumental in fostering healthier lifestyles, improving public health outcomes, and creating a smoke-free future for Croydon. If you’re passionate about making a real difference and enjoy being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment, this is the perfect role for you!

Hours: 37.5 per week (full time)

Salary: £34,700.69 - £36,635.37 (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

Allowances: £2,163.27 Outer London Weighting (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operational line management of a team of staff which includes supervision, appraisal, performance and sickness management.

• Empowering staff to promote hope, empowerment, choices, control and opportunities that assist individuals reach their full potential.

• Ensuring quality of service delivery through data analysis and engaging staff in service quality improvement planning.

• Working with the management team, maintain strong governance and monitoring systems.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A National Centre for Smoking Cessation Training (NCSCT) Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Knowledge and experience of developing and leading health and social care teams.
• Experience of effective partnership working and relationship management.

• Knowledge and experience of delivering services which evidence high performance and quality standards.

• An ability to support, inspire and develop staff.
• A commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic recording systems.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

What we offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us
• A paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week and access to a Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.
  A contributory pension scheme.
• A variety of benefits, including discounts on shopping, cinema, and holidays.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme. 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 

If this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.