Area Manager (Work & Health)

CXK; Eastbourne, Hastings; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Maternity/paternity leave

Training and development

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

CXK is seeking an Area Manager to lead its new Work & Health programme across East Sussex. Based at CXK Eastbourne or CXK Hastings, you will oversee a team delivering employment and wellbeing support, build strong partnerships and drive performance across the region.

You will report to the Regional Manager (East Sussex) and be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery, managing referrals and staff capacity, and maintaining participant outcomes within a progressive, socially impactful

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Work and Health Coaches to deliver high-quality employment and wellbeing support across East Sussex.
• Oversee contract performance, ensuring targets, data reporting, and quality standards are met.
• Build relationships with health, employment, skills and community partners to strengthen referrals.

Job description

Area Manager (Work & Health)

Salary: £35,356 - £39,037 (depending on experience)

Location: Based at CXK Eastbourne or CXK Hastings, covering East Sussex

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week

Reports to: Regional Manager (East Sussex)

CXK has an exciting opportunity to Lead an innovative programme supporting Adults with health conditions to overcome barriers and progress into positive futures. Leading a dedicated team of Work and Health Coaches, to deliver engaging activities, coaching, mentoring, careers guidance and employer-focused opportunities that enable people to develop the skills, resilience and aspirations needed to thrive.

We are looking for passionate, empathetic and proactive individuals who believe in the potential of every person, can build trusted relationships, and are committed to making a lasting difference in their communities. If you are motivated by meaningful work, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of an ambitious new project with real social impact, we would love to hear from you.

About CXK

CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:

• Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
• Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
• Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
• Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others

The Role

CXK is looking for an Area Manager to lead its new Work & Health programme across East Sussex. The main responsibilities of the role are to:

• Lead, manage and support a team of Work and Health Coaches to deliver consistent, high-quality employment and wellbeing support across East Sussex.
• Oversee contract performance, ensuring participant volumes, outcomes, quality standards, data requirements and reporting responsibilities are achieved.
• Manage referrals, caseload allocations, staff capacity and participant journeys, taking timely action to address delivery risks or underperformance.
• Develop effective working relationships with health, employment, skills, employer and community partners to strengthen referrals and integrated delivery.

Skills and Knowledge

At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Employee Experience

A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers whilst supporting individuals in their journey.

Benefits of working with us

Our employee benefits include:

• 30 to 33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
• Benenden private healthcare cover
• Flexible working
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Training and development programmes and opportunities
• Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more

Useful Information

If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references.

Recruitment Timeline

Vacancy closing date: 10pm, Monday 23 November 2026

Application review date: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November 2026

Interview dates: In the week commencing 30 November (at CXK's Hastings office)