Head of Communities

Baltimore Consulting; West Alvington; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in public services is seeking a Head of Service for Prevention and Early Intervention in Southwest UK. The role involves strategic oversight of community services, leading service delivery teams, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in public health, strong planning skills, and expertise in community development. This is a hybrid role offering £500-550 per day for an initial 3-month contract, likely to extend.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in public health or prevention services.
• Strong track record in strategic planning.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight of community services.
• Lead service design and delivery.
• Manage budgets for financial sustainability.

Skills

Leadership in public health

Strategic planning

Partnership development

Managing complex budgets

Influencing stakeholders

Community development

Confident communication

Education

ILM Level 5 leadership qualification

Job description

Head of Service – Prevention, Early Intervention & Community Services
Southwest UK
£500-550 per day
Inside IR35
3-month contract initially, likely to extend
Hybrid working – 1 day per week on site (flexible)
Start ASAP

We’re working in partnership with a progressive Local Authority to recruit aHead of Service – Prevention, Early Intervention & Community Services. Reporting into the Director of Communities and Partnerships, this strategic leadership role will shape the future of integrated community services across the borough.

This is a unique opportunity to influence system-wide transformation, lead borough-wide service design, and deliver innovative, community-focused solutions that reduce demand on public services and improve outcomes for residents.

Your role as Head of Service:

• Strategic oversight of integrated community services including Community Safety, Live Well, and Libraries
• Leading a team of Service Leads to deliver borough-wide prevention and early intervention programmes
• Driving the development of neighbourhood-based models and universal contact approaches
• Influencing senior leaders and commissioners across health, police, fire, voluntary and community sectors
• Championing community engagement initiatives
• Managing budgets and ensuring financial sustainability across services
• Embedding innovation, collaboration, and resident voice into service design and delivery

Your previous experience as a Head of Service:

• Proven leadership in public health, community safety, or prevention services
• Strong track record of strategic planning and partnership development
• Experience managing complex budgets and multi-disciplinary teams
• Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and navigating political environments
• Expertise in community development, health promotion, and engagement
• Confident communicator with experience presenting on national platforms
• ILM Level 5 (or equivalent) leadership qualification

If you’re an experienced leader passionate about building resilient communities and shaping the future of prevention and early intervention, please send your most up-to-date CV toTerry [e-mail] call0117 313 7110.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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