Deputy Services Manager

Change Grow Live; Luton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Luton seeks a passionate individual for the Deputy Services Manager role. This position involves leading multidisciplinary teams to enhance drug and alcohol recovery services. The ideal candidate has management experience in substance misuse services and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary between £46,683.60 and £51,101.95, and supports a culture of empowerment and recovery. Apply today to make a meaningful impact in community transformation.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in substance misuse services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• A commitment to social justice, diversity, and service user empowerment.
• Experience in quality assurance, data analysis, and partnership development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in leading a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage service operations and foster a culture of empowerment.
• Oversee interventions including medically assisted recovery and harm reduction.

Skills

Management experience in substance misuse services

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Social justice commitment

Diversity appreciation

Service user empowerment

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Partnership development

Job description

Overview

Lead Change. Transform Lives. Make a Difference.

Are you ready to shape the future of drug and alcohol services in Luton? Change Grow Live is thrilled to offer an opportunity for a passionate and dynamic leader to join us as Deputy Services Manager for our newly retained service.

From April 2026, we'll launch an innovative model designed to empower recovery, improve health outcomes, and create safer communities—and we want you at the heart of it.

Where

Luton

Full Time Hours

37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range

£46,683.60 - £51,101.95

*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for recovery-focused services? ResoLUTiONs is seeking a Deputy Services Manager to help drive the development and delivery of integrated drug and alcohol recovery services for adults and young people in Luton.

In this pivotal role, you'll support the Service Manager in leading a multidisciplinary team, managing service operations, and fostering a culture of empowerment, hope, and positive change. You'll oversee a wide range of interventions including medically assisted recovery, harm reduction, outreach, and criminal justice services, while ensuring high standards of governance and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in substance misuse services
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
• A commitment to social justice, diversity, and service user empowerment
• Experience in quality assurance, data analysis, and partnership development

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking organisation committed to helping individuals lead healthier, purposeful lives.

Apply now to be part of a team that believes in the power of recovery and community transformation.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 42 to 46 (£46,683.60 - £51,101.95)

ILW / OLW / Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Contact

Austin Sanderson | [e-mail] | 07867492276

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