Outreach Services Manager

Scvo; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Beatson Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced Outreach Services Manager to lead multidisciplinary cancer support services across the West of Scotland, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for patients and families.

The role combines operational leadership, service performance, stakeholder partnership, compliance and budget oversight. You will recruit and develop staff, build NHS collaborations, and promote services across the network to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent professional qualification in health or social care.
• Minimum five years’ practice experience in health or social care.
• Minimum three years’ managing teams in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS), Group Support Programme, Counselling, Benefits Advice and Bereavement Services.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration and best practice.
• Recruit, develop and retain talented staff.
• Build strong relationships with NHS colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Oversee service performance, budgets, GDPR compliance and reporting.
• Promote services through communications, partnership working and events.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

GDPR compliance

Health & social care experience

People-focused approach

Education

Degree in health or social care

Job description

Beatson Cancer Charity is seeking an experienced, values-led Outreach Services Manager to lead multidisciplinary cancer support services across the West of Scotland, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for patients and families.

About the Role

The role combines operational leadership, team development, service performance, stakeholder partnership, compliance and budget oversight. The successful candidate should bring substantial health or social care experience, proven multidisciplinary team management, and a compassionate commitment to supporting people affected by cancer.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop the Specialist Health and Work Service (SHAWS), Group Support Programme, Counselling, Benefits Advice and Bereavement Services.
• Manage and support a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration and best practice.
• Recruit, develop and retain talented staff.
• Build strong relationships with NHS colleagues and key stakeholders.
• Oversee service performance, budgets, GDPR compliance and reporting.
• Promote services through communications, partnership working and events.

Benefits

• 40 days annual leave pro rata, inclusive of public holidays.
• Generous pension scheme with 7% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Supportive and collaborative working culture.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support.

About You

You will be educated to degree level or hold an equivalent professional qualification in a relevant health or social care discipline, with at least five years’ practice experience. You will also have a minimum of three years’ experience managing teams within a multidisciplinary environment, alongside strong leadership, organisational and relationship-building skills. You will bring a compassionate, values-driven approach and a clear commitment to supporting people affected by cancer

About the Organisation

Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. Working in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care. Other roles you may have experience of could include Service Manager, Health Services Manager, Wellbeing Services Manager, Patient Support Services Manager, Care Services Manager, Support Services Manager, Community Services Manager, Clinical Services Manager, Charity Services Manager, Operations Manager, Health & Wellbeing Manager, Programme Manager, Integrated Services Manager, Cancer Support Services Manager or Client Services Manager.