Senior Manager - Youth Justice

Service Care Solutions; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An organisation involved in social care services is seeking a Senior Manager for their Youth Justice Service. This hybrid role in the United Kingdom requires strong leadership and experience in managing youth justice. The successful candidate will contribute to strategic direction and service delivery while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. A postgraduate qualification is preferred. The position offers an opportunity to impact young people's lives positively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing youth justice or similar services.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and safeguarding practice.
• Proven leadership and partnership working at a strategic level.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Head of SYJS.
• Contribute to strategic leadership and direction.
• Lead on service delivery standards and quality assurance.

Skills

Managing youth justice services

Leadership at a strategic level

Partnership working

Service improvement

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Advert: Senior Manager – Youth Justice Service | Suffolk County Council
Location: Hybrid – Offices in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, and Lowestoft
Rate: £30.20 PAYE / £38.01 LTDper hour(paid via Umbrella Company)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Suffolk County Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Manager to join their Youth Justice Service (SYJS) on an interim basis. You will help lead a multi-agency service working with young people who are in or on the edge of the criminal justice system. This is a critical leadership role focused on safeguarding, prevention, performance, and partnership.

Responsibilities:
Deputise for the Head of SYJS

Contribute to strategic leadership and direction

Lead on service delivery standards, performance, and quality assurance

Assist in producing the Youth Justice Plan and developing funding strategies

Represent the service at key partnership boards and meetings

Requirements:
Significant experience managing youth justice or similar services

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policy, and safeguarding practice

Proven leadership and partnership working at a strategic level

Experience in service improvement, risk management, and budget oversight

Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people while contributing to the continuous development of youth justice services across Suffolk.

To apply or learn more, please contact (url removed)

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Service Care Solutions

Location:

Posted:

Aug 4th 2025

Closes:

Sep 4th 2025

Sector:

Social Care

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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