Mileage expenses will be paid for travel to locations away from your main workplace, in accordance with the organisation's mileage policy. As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to reach out. Aspens is entering an exciting new chapter. Following a recent organisational restructure, we've strengthened the way we deliver care, creating an even more effective, responsive and sustainable model of support for the people we support. As part of this transformation, we've created new opportunities to join our leadership team - roles that didn't previously exist. We're looking for passionate, values-driven leaders who are committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred support, driving continuous improvement, and embedding high-quality, consistent standards across our services. This is an opportunity to make a real impact: empowering teams, sharing best practice, strengthening governance, and ensuring every person we support receives exceptional care, regardless of where they live or who is supporting them. If you're ready to shape the future of social care, inspire others, and be part of an ambitious organisation dedicated to improving lives, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help lead the next stage of the Aspens journey. Lead Innovation. Drive Growth. Create Opportunities.
About the Role
As Development & Opportunities Lead, you will lead service innovation and growth across our day and community-based services. You will oversee the strategic development of our day opportunities provision while identifying new ways to diversify services, generate income, and respond to emerging community needs. This role combines strategic leadership, operational oversight, project management and quality improvement, making it an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys turning ideas into reality and influencing positive change at organisational level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, expansion and scaling of high-quality services across the organisation.
- Embed co-production throughout the organisation so the voices of the people we support are heard at all levels
- Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and service diversification.
- Develop business cases and support funding applications for new initiatives.
- Drive continuous improvement and embed best practice across services.
- Lead the strategic development and operational oversight of day services.
- Build strong relationships with commissioners, funders, families, regulators and key partners.
- Use data, evidence and insight to shape decision-making and measure impact.
- Lead, coach and support managers while developing talent across the organisation.
- Horizon-scan for emerging opportunities, research and sector developments.
- Support organisational strategy and contribute to long-term sustainable growth.
Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don't already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Significant senior leadership experience within health and social care.
- Proven experience leading service development, growth and transformation initiatives.
- Experience overseeing day services or community-based support models.
- Experience managing multi-site services.
- Strong strategic thinking and programme management skills.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn evidence into action.
- Financial, commercial and operational awareness.
- Values-driven leadership with high emotional intelligence.
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in Health & Social Care, Education, Psychology or a related field.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Benefits
- Comprehensive paid training and excellent career progression opportunities, including recognised qualifications in health and social care
- Paid DBS check
- Flexible work arrangements, with the option to take on additional bank shifts
- Nest Pension and Death in Service benefit
- Access to a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Blue Light Card discounts
- 20% discount at Aspens High Street Stores for all staff
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Development and Opportunities Lead in Royal Tunbridge Wells employer: Aspens Charities
Aspens Charities is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality care and support for individuals with autism and learning disabilities. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer comprehensive training, career progression opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values inclusivity and empowerment. Located in Kent, our hybrid working model and focus on operational excellence ensure that you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible and rewarding work environment.
