Services Manager

Donnington Doorstep; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused service center in Oxford is seeking a Services Manager to oversee their core service provision, focusing on Early Years and Youth Work. The ideal candidate will have management experience and a strong commitment to making a difference in the community. This part-time position offers an opportunity to engage with families and improve children’s lives in the area.

Qualifications

• Experience in management of Early Years and Youth Work services is preferred.
• Role suitable for someone who can manage core service provision across Early Years and Youth Work, with alignment to the centre’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Manage Doorstep’s core service provision.
• Oversee Early Years and Youth Work services.
• Make a difference to the lives of children and families.

Skills

Management of service provision

Commitment to vision and values

Job description

Overview

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Donnington Doorstep Family Centre is an independent, community-based children’s centre, governed by a board of trustees, delivering a range of universal and specialist services. From our purpose-built centre in East Oxford, running for 40 years, our activities focus on play, learning, support, and youth and community development.

Responsibilities

This is an exciting new post with responsibility for the management of Doorstep’s core service provision. We are looking for a manager to oversee both our Early Years and Youth Work service; however, we will also consider someone with expertise in one of these areas.

You will be committed to our vision and values and to making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families in OX4.

Qualifications and requirements

No specific qualifications are listed in this description. The role is suitable for someone who can manage core service provision across Early Years and Youth Work, with alignment to the centre’s mission and values.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Strategy/Planning, Project Management, and Education

Industries

• Information Services
• Individual and Family Services
• Non-profit Organizations

Interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025.

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