Hays | Head of Services | united kingdom

Head of Services Contract: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week* plus ‘on call’ duties outside of normal working hours*Flexible Working: Options available; part-time applications will be considered on a job-share basis or stand alone with sufficient hours for the role to be covered. Location: Norwich, Great Yarmouth or King’s Lynn (with a county wide remit) and occasionally working from home Salary: Starting salary £42,366 per annum with incremental progression based on performance to £48,615 per annum Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 11th November 2024 About the Role My client is seeking a leader who truly embodies their values for advancing youth work. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, strategic thinker with a proven ability to support teams to succeed. The successful candidate will be someone who can inspire and motivate, while also providing the strategic direction necessary to drive youth work services forward. In this role, you’ll inspire a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment with clear goals and accountability. You will manage every aspect of the project-from planning and execution to completion-ensuring effective use of resources and budgets. Additionally, you will drive innovation by developing and implementing processes that continually enhance service delivery and meet the ever evolving needs of young people. About You A proven leader with a passion for youth work and a track record of successfully managing teams and projects. Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to inspire and guide others. A commitment to continuous improvement and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in youth services. This is a fundamental role within the Senior Management Team and is an ideal opportunity for an experienced leader or for someone looking to develop their career within Youth Work. Either way, you will have a genuine desire to deliver youth services that enable and amplify youths’ voices. Benefits * 30 days holiday increasing to 35 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)* generous pension contributions* Company sick pay* Counselling and support through an Employee Assistance Programme* Excellent ongoing training and development opportunities* Flexible working* Range of discounts through Blue Light Card * Cycle to work scheme Please note that this role does NOT offer sponsorship. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be currently living in the UK with a FULL right to work. If you have the right experience and think this role is for you, please apply below! Alternatively, please call 01473 261900 and ask to speak to Jacob for a confidential discussion on this role and others that are available in your local area. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ