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Worcester Community Trust; Worcester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Community Trust in Worcester is seeking a Director of Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for its community-based services. The postholder will ensure services are high quality, responsive to local need, financially sustainable and delivered in line with contractual, legal and organisational requirements.

You will lead Contract Managers, Team Leads and service teams, driving performance management, contract delivery and continuous improvement, while working closely

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Contract Managers, Team Leads and service teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Oversee performance management, contract delivery, budget control and risk management.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure services meet contractual, legal and organisational requirements.

Job description

Worcester Community Trust (WCT) is looking for a Director of Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for WCT’s community-based services. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring services are high quality, responsive to local need, financially sustainable and delivered in line with contractual, legal and organisational requirements.

The role provides leadership and oversight to relevant Contract Managers, Team Leads and service teams, ensuring effective performance management, contract delivery, budget control, risk management, partnership working and continuous improvement.

The postholder will contribute to WCT-wide strategy and work closely with the CEO, fellow Senior Leadership Team members and the Board of Trustees.