Assistant Regional Manager

The Salvation Army UK and Ireland Territory; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Manchester seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Regional Manager to lead a team of Employability Practitioners. This peripatetic role involves significant travel across the East of England Division. The successful candidate will have a passion for helping individuals facing employment barriers and demonstrate proven managerial experience in the employability sector. Strong compliance knowledge and a full UK Driving Licence are essential. Join us in making a positive difference!

Qualifications

• Proven success in managing employability services across varied settings.
• Up-to-date expertise in the employability sector and legislation.
• Full UK driving licence and a car are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Employability Practitioners.
• Ensure compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain service standards.

Skills

People management

Solution-focused mindset

Collaboration

Job description

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.