Overview

Join to apply for the Director of Services, PROSPECTUS role at Guardian Jobs. Prospectus is recruiting for a full-time role based in London. The centre supports 16–24-year-olds experiencing homelessness; over 70 staff; as they embark on a new 5-year strategy, they are recruiting for a Director of Services to lead the delivery and development of all frontline services.

The Director of Services will lead the leadership, development and integration of all frontline services at the centre, covering Housing, Health, Youth Work, Rough Sleeping, and Youth Justice. The role will ensure services are high quality, trauma-informed, inclusive, and responsive to the needs and potential of the young people served. It also includes leading service innovation, performance and quality across the delivery portfolio and shaping organisational strategy and culture in partnership with the COO to drive improvements and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of all frontline services (Housing, Health, Youth Work, Rough Sleeping, Youth Justice) to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, inclusive and responsive provision.
• Lead service innovation, performance and quality across the delivery portfolio.
• Shape organisational strategy and culture, working closely with the COO to drive improvements, partnerships and cross-team collaboration.

Requirements

• Inspiring, supportive leader with significant experience overseeing large frontline teams, successfully leading services and directing and implementing change.
• Profound understanding of issues affecting young people with complex needs, especially homelessness, violence and exploitation.
• Strong track record of delivering results and quality outcomes; solid experience in risk management, safeguarding and compliance.
• Dynamic senior leader, passionate about delivering high-quality support services for young, vulnerable people across London.

Application process

To apply, submit your CV only in the first instance, preferably in Microsoft Word (cover letters are not required at this stage). If your experience is suitable, you will be sent the full job description and a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information needed to formally apply.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and can help with the application process if needed. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have a disability and would like assistance with completing an application, please contact Victoria Savva at Prospectus.

Notes

In-person interviews to take place on Thursday 6th November. This is a full-time Monday-Friday role (35 hrs); part-time hours and job shares may be considered.