Project Lead x3

Lord Search & Selection; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity focused on mental health support seeks Project Leads to oversee a new programme aiding prison leavers. You will coordinate a team to deliver support, manage risks, and shape partnerships. Ideal candidates have leadership experience in criminal justice, social care, or mental health, and excel in collaborative environments. Offering fixed-term part-time contracts based in West Bromwich, with salaries reflective of hours worked.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project leadership, ideally in criminal justice or social care.
• Experience managing a team in a care environment.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure.
• A collaborative and compassionate approach to leadership.
• Experience with community engagement and building networks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate an on-site team to deliver high-quality support.
• Oversee day-to-day project running, admissions, and risk management.
• Lead team performance and develop partnerships.
• Work with evaluation partners to evidence project impact.

Skills

Project leadership experience

Team management

Decision-making skills

Collaborative leadership

Community engagement

Understanding of safeguarding

Job description

x3Project Lead Phoenix

Are you ready to lead an innovative new programme making a real difference in the lives of individuals reintegrating into society after prison as we have three Project Lead positions available

Position: Project Lead Phoenix x3

Location: West Bromwich (on-site)

Salary: GBP32,000 per annum (pro rata for each position)

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: Part Time 2 x 30 hours/week at GBP25,600 per annum (7-day rota) and 1 x 22.5 hours/week at GBP19,200 per annum (7-day rota)

Closing Date: Sunday 10th August 2025

The Role

We re launching Phoenix, a ground-breaking pilot supporting prison leavers with complex mental health needs, and we re looking for three experienced and passionate Project Leads to drive this forward.

As a Project Lead, you ll play a pivotal role in coordinating a dedicated on-site team to deliver high-quality support that promotes mental wellness, reduces reoffending, and empowers individuals to thrive. You ll oversee the day-to-day running of the project, from admissions and risk management to leading team performance and developing partnerships. You ll also work closely with our evaluation partners to shape and evidence the impact of this pilot model.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of innovation in supported accommodation ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, person-centred environment and brings experience from the criminal justice, social care, or mental health sectors.

This is a site-based role, requiring availability across a 7-day shift pattern including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

About You

To succeed in the role of Project Lead, you will need:

• A proven track record in project leadership, ideally in criminal justice, social care, or the non-profit sector
• Experience managing a team and driving service performance in a care environment
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to work independently under pressure
• A collaborative and compassionate approach to leadership
• Experience with community engagement and building external networks
• A working understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and risk management in a social care context
• We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of mental ill health or the criminal justice system.

About Us

As an established charity which provides high quality accommodation and support for adults living with enduring mental health conditions and complex needs. Our purpose is to help people on their journey to mental wellness, purpose, and independence. Supported housing provides crucial help to some of the most vulnerable people in our country. It can have an enormous positive impact on an individual s quality of life: from their physical and mental health to their engagement with the community.

Other roles you may have experience of could be Project Manager, Criminal Justice Project Lead, Mental Health Project Coordinator, Housing Services Manager, Reintegration Support Manager, Supported Housing Project Lead, Community Justice Manager, Care Services Manager, Senior Support Worker, Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator, Social Care Team Leader, etc .

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.