Reparation Project Manager in Birmingham

There has never been a better time to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service. Birmingham Youth Justice Service has four multi‐agency area‐based case management teams across the city, including a Court Team. In addition to statutory partners, the Service benefits from specialist officers, including Restorative Practice Workers, Parenting Workers, a specialist Autism Worker, Substance Misuse Case Workers, partnership with Forward Thinking Birmingham, Speech and Language Therapists, and Training and Employment Mentors. Girls Empowerment Team (GET) also contributes to our work.

We are looking to further enhance and strengthen our offer across the city, and are seeking to appoint a dynamic and driven individual to join us as a Reparation Project Manager. As our new Reparation Project Manager, you will lead and oversee the delivery of our reparation projects from start to finish. This includes planning, executing, and completing projects within agreed timescales and budgets, while coordinating team efforts to ensure successful outcomes.

Birmingham Children's Trust is proud to have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2023, recognising our strong leadership, partnership working, safeguarding practice, and commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

About You

• Be innovative and creative, with a passion for developing projects that engage young people in purposeful activities that deliver high quality reparation as part of their statutory and non‐statutory order.
• Proven track record in the Youth Justice field.
• Experienced Manager or Management background with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, as you will be liaising with various stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.

Onboarding Process

Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a series of background checks with Experian including Experian DBS, Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre‐employment requirements.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on‐site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use.
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including occupational health services, rewards schemes, benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), health & fitness and personal wellbeing support and much more.
• Flexible and hybrid working policy – well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme – You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.

Why Join Us

• Impactful Work – be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city's most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment – enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development – benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits – take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, local government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people. We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development. Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.

Seniority level Mid‐Senior level

Employment type Full‐time

Job function Project Management and Information Technology, Individual and Family Services

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you! Help us to change children and young people's lives!