Project Manager

Change Grow Live is a charity committed to the belief that we can make a genuine difference in people’s lives. Guided by our values — Be open, be compassionate, be bold — we create safe, respectful and empowering environments where individuals are supported to make positive changes.

About the Role:

• Lead on the development of the service to provide easily accessible, non-judgemental, and confidential services, which support service users in working to towards the goal of recovery.
  
• Lead on the development of the service including harm reduction, outreach, and harm reduction.
  
• Manage and coordinate the activities of programmes, including overall management of the staff team, sessional workers, and volunteers, so that the service runs efficiently and effectively, making the best possible use of financial and human resources.
  
• Provide line management, supervision, and leadership to achieve performance outcomes in line with service level and contractual arrangements.
  
• Ensure that constructive, positive, and supportive relationships are maintained with relevant partners, user representatives’ groups, advisory groups, and committees.
  
• Ensure the Service runs within allocated budgets.
  
• Ensure effective performance management through data collection, reporting and analysis.
  

About you:

• Considerable experience of working at a management level within substance misuse services with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
  
• A demonstrable understanding of performance management frameworks, effective governance, and quality management.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of the possible recovery pathways available across whole treatment and recovery systems including community, residential and Prison provision.
  
• Experience of managing project development and leading a service operation.
  
• Experience of staff supervision and appraisal.
  
• Well-developed leadership skills.
  
• Experience of data collection systems, information technology.
  
• Experience that demonstrates administrative and financial management skills.
  
• Possess, or be working towards a recognised qualification in health, social care, or management.
  

What We Offer

• Your wellbeing matters: Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• Opportunities to grow: We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Financial peace of mind: Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Time to recharge: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days after five years of service.
• A welcoming culture: Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Flexibility that works for you: Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• A few added perks: Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.