Assistant Regional Manager

The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory

England

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A prominent non-profit organization is seeking an Assistant Regional Manager to oversee the Employment Plus service across the East of England. This role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering partnerships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in managing employability services and be passionate about supporting individuals facing barriers to employment. A full UK driving licence and car access are essential, and the position offers full-time employment with a focus on community impact.

Qualifications

Proven success in managing employability services and performance.
Up-to-date expertise in employability sector legislation.
Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Genuine passion for The Salvation Army’s mission and transformational impact.
Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

Manage Employability Practitioners across designated geography.
Ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
Collaborate to maintain high service standards.
Implement Regional Strategic Operational Plan.
Foster strong partnerships with local managers, external stakeholders, and commissioners.
Promote and represent The Salvation Army’s work to internal and external audiences.
Support new business development and contract management as required.

Skills

People management

Project management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

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Recruitment Manager at The Salvation Army

Location: Peripatetic - This role is to cover the East of England division; at times, travel may also be required across the Central Southern region and Channel Islands.

Working Hours: Minimum 35 hours per week

Interview Date: Week commencing 19 January 2026

About Us; The Salvation Army’s Employment Plus service is committed to supporting people who face barriers to employment. Operating in over 650 locations across the UK and Republic of Ireland, we work at the heart of communities, helping job seekers become job-ready and secure sustainable employment. Our vision is a just and inclusive world, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Regional Manager to ensure the effective performance of Employment Plus across the East of England Division, as directed by the Regional Manager. This is a peripatetic role, requiring extensive travel across the designated regions.

You will lead and manage a team of Employability Practitioners, ensuring high-quality service delivery and compliance with all legal, statutory, and organisational requirements. Working collaboratively with the Quality Performance Manager and under the direction of the Regional Manager, you will uphold our mission values and minimum service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Line management of Employability Practitioners across your designated geography, adapting to operational needs.
Ensure all aspects of business and contract administration are managed in accordance with legal, statutory, and organisational requirements.
Collaborate with the Quality Performance Manager to maintain high standards and mission alignment.
Support the implementation of the Regional Strategic Operational Plan and Employment Plus Territorial Strategy.
Foster strong partnerships with local managers, external stakeholders, and commissioners.
Promote and represent The Salvation Army’s work to internal and external audiences.
Support new business development and contract management as required.

About You;

You are passionate about transforming lives and supporting individuals facing complex barriers to employment. You thrive in a team environment, are self‑motivated, and possess a proactive, solution‑focused mindset.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Proven success in managing employability services and performance across varied settings.
Up‑to‑date expertise in the employability sector, including legislation and best practice.
Excellent people management, motivating teams and supporting staff development.
Genuine passion for The Salvation Army’s mission and transformational impact.
Full UK driving licence and a car is essential.

Find out more about the amazing work we do here: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/employment-plus

If you would like to join our team committed to making a positive difference, apply now!

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Driving Licence.

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

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