Family Hub Locality Manager in Manchester

Overview

Manchester City Council is looking for an experienced and passionate Family Hub Locality Manager to lead the delivery of integrated services for children, young people, and families across Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop family support within local communities, ensuring that every child has the best start in life.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week. Contract Type: Full time / Temporary (12 Months). Closing Date: 05 February 2026. Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face). Interview Date: 12 February 2026.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Manage complex service delivery across multiple sites and deliver community-based services to children, young people and their families to ensure they have access to early support at the right time in the place where they live.
• Deliver across all aspects of the Best Start for Life Healthy Babies Programme, with specific focus on early language, parenting support, and the school readiness agenda.
• Oversee the coordination and implementation of Family Hub services, working closely with partners across health, education, and social care.
• Drive innovation, champion early help, and ensure services are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to local needs aligned with the Families First Partnership Programme and the Best Start for Life Strategy to deliver positive outcomes for the most vulnerable children.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge related to Best Start for Life, Family Hub and Start Well Strategies and how these define approaches to supporting young children and families in Manchester.
• A minimum of 3 years\’ experience in managing the delivery of early years and family services using evidence-based interventions, on a one-to-one and/or group basis.
• Understanding of the Family Hub Programme and DfE delivery requirements, with knowledge of co-produced, co-located service provision within communities.
• Experience in leading teams and coordinating cross-agency collaboration (health, education, social care).

Additional Information

Subject to

• Legal right to work in the UK (as per Home Office guidance). This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship based on Manchester City Council policy.
• 2 references (3 years’ history preferred).
• DBS check: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) may be required. Information will be confidential and in accordance with DBS Code of Practice.

We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are committed to diversity and inclusion across the city. For informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Nicola Bailey, at nicola.bailey@manchester.gov.uk.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance – up to 26 days increasing to 31 days after five years, plus bank holidays. Option to purchase up to two additional weeks.
• Pension – Enrolment in the local government pension scheme with life cover of three times salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave, discounts and perks (MCR+), learning opportunities, and access to wellbeing and support networks.
• Volunteering leave – up to 3 days pro-rata per year.

Support During the Process

• Interview adjustments available on request.
• Accessible formats and ReciteMe tool for accessibility on the careers page.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Right to work verification (visa sponsorship not provided).
• References from current and previous employers.
• DBS check may be required depending on the role.

What We Will Need From You If You’re Successful: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship under Manchester City Council policy.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs@manchester.gov.uk.