Modern Slavery Outreach Services Manager

Red Snapper Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Modern Slavery Outreach Services Manager. The role involves leading operational delivery of services to support victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with standards, and building partnerships with stakeholders. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, experience with vulnerable adults, and a degree-level qualification. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising staff within a support or safeguarding environment.
• Strong background working with vulnerable adults, ideally within modern slavery, trafficking, homelessness, domestic abuse or related services.
• Strong understanding of modern slavery, trafficking indicators and the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the Modern Slavery Outreach Service.
• Ensure service delivery meets contractual requirements, KPIs and quality standards.
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to senior staff, advocates and wider team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Emotional resilience

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Modern Slavery Outreach Services Manager to lead the operational delivery of a specialist outreach service supporting victims and survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking.

This is a hands‑on management role combining strategic oversight, frontline leadership and safeguarding responsibility. You will oversee day‑to‑day service delivery, manage staff and caseloads, ensure contract compliance, and work closely with partners across the region to deliver high‑quality, trauma‑informed support.

The role is fast‑paced and varied, requiring strong leadership, emotional resilience and a deep understanding of the complex challenges faced by survivors of exploitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day‑to‑day operational delivery of the Modern Slavery Outreach Service
• Ensure service delivery meets contractual requirements, KPIs and quality standards
• Provide guidance, supervision and support to senior staff, advocates and wider team members
• Oversee referrals, case allocation, safeguarding concerns and risk management
• Monitor caseloads, performance and outcomes, addressing issues proactively
• Ensure robust systems are in place for audits, reporting, complaints and incident management
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and risk assessment across services
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with statutory agencies, NGOs and stakeholders
• Participate in an on‑call rota, responding to urgent client needs and referrals
• Support recruitment, training and development of staff and volunteers
• Contribute to service development, audits, reporting and tender preparation

About You

You will be a confident and values‑driven leader with experience working with vulnerable adults and managing complex services.

Essential Requirements

• Degree‑level qualification or equivalent
• Experience managing or supervising staff within a support or safeguarding environment
• Strong background working with vulnerable adults, ideally within modern slavery, trafficking, homelessness, domestic abuse or related services
• Experience managing complex risk, safeguarding and needs‑led support
• Strong understanding of modern slavery, trafficking indicators and the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Experience of contract management, performance monitoring, partnership working and trauma‑informed practice is highly desirable.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

Additional Information

• Some evening, weekend and out of hours work when required
• Participation in on call on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS check required