Custody-to-Career Service Manager

Aspire Recruitment; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking a Service Manager to lead the delivery of the CFO Evolution Activity Hubs across Manchester and Preston. This leadership role requires strong people management skills with experience in prisons or probation services. The Service Manager will oversee high-quality service delivery and ensure participants gain jobs or learning opportunities. A confident communicator with a deep understanding of the justice sector is essential. Access to a vehicle is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong people management experience, including work with ex-offenders.
• Proven ability to achieve performance results.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team to meet contract targets.
• Manage service delivery in custody environments.
• Build relationships with employers to meet recruitment needs.

Skills

Effective leadership and staff management

Excellent organisational and financial management skills

Strong communication and networking abilities

Ability to interpret MI and financial information

Commitment to integrity and empowerment values

Job description

Aspire Recruitment is seeking a Service Manager to lead the delivery of the CFO Evolution Activity Hubs across Manchester and Preston. This leadership role requires strong people management skills with experience in prisons or probation services. The Service Manager will oversee high-quality service delivery and ensure participants gain jobs or learning opportunities. A confident communicator with a deep understanding of the justice sector is essential. Access to a vehicle is required for this role.