Project Manager

recoveryfocus; Bradford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Birthday leave

Professional fee reimbursement

GP access

Employee assistance programme

Recognition programmes

Cycle to work

Blue Light/Card discounts

Job summary

Waythrough is seeking a Project Manager to lead and support services delivered by regional teams from our Bradford operation. The role is based at New Vision Bradford, 10 Currer Street, Bradford, BD1 5BA, and involves managing teams to deliver quality assessments and outcome-focused plans.

You will develop and implement project plans, pursue service expansion opportunities, and work with senior management to monitor performance, compliance with standards, and financial targets.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and delivering high quality and effective support services to achieve outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Experience of partnership working and development of new professional relationships.
• Experience of liaising with Commissioners / stakeholders and representing the employing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in the management of services delivered by the teams in your area.
• Develop and implement a project plan for your service in conjunction with senior management.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to develop and expand Waythrough's services in line with the Regional/Area Business Plans.
• Manage, mentor, coach and ensure the development of staff reporting to you, including volunteers.
• Work with the budget holder to ensure that financial targets are met.
• Monitor and record all aspects of the service and use analysis to improve the service.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Partnerships

Education

Management qualification

Job description

Project Manager - New Vision Bradford

Location: New Vision Bradford, 10 Currer Street, Bradford, BD1 5BA

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,520 - £51,060 per annum

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.

About Waythrough

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we've created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services - and it's all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

About the role:

• Lead and assist in the management of services delivered by the teams in your area.
• Ensure all service users receive appropriate and quality assessments, action plans (to support recovery, independent living, or sustainable employment).
• Develop and implement a project plan for your service in conjunction with senior management.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to develop and expand Waythrough's services in line with the Regional/Area Business Plans.
• Ensure high-quality support is provided through effective needs assessment, interventions, risk assessment and support planning and implement a structured programme of meaningful activities.
• Contribute to the development of and management of Waythrough through working as part of the regional.
• Manage, mentor, coach and ensure the development of staff reporting to you, including volunteers. This includes involvement in delivering appropriate training, recruitment, induction, monitoring performance, managing absence, and carrying out performance and development reviews.
• Work with the budget holder in conjunction with Waythrough's Finance Team ensuring that financial targets are met.
• Support and ensure effective systems are in place for monitoring and recording all aspects of the service(s) directed by the contract. Analyse information and utilise analysis to continuously improve the service.
• Implement financial and administrative control systems and operate within agreed budgets.
• Ensure that services work within the required standards of the Quality Assessment Framework.

About you:

• Hold or working towards a recognised Management qualification e.g., Level 5 in Management / Leadership (or have relevant time served experience).
• Experience of managing and delivering high quality and effective support services to achieve outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Experience of managing and delivering high quality and effective support services to achieve outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Experience of partnership working and development of new professional relationships.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting vulnerable clients.
• Experience of liaising with Commissioners / stakeholders and representing the employing organisation and their services positively.
• Experience of working with models of service delivery.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days' annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
• Life assurance (3× annual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days' annual leave
• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 2026-08-18