Job Description Service Development Manager \n We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Service Development Manager to work closely with the CEO to establish and deliver a strong presence across Forest of Dean, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. \n Position: Service Development Manager \n Location: Remote/Gloucestershire, with regular travel across Forest of Dean, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury and occasional attendance at the Stroud office \n Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week \n Salary: £38,000 pro rata (£30,811 actual salary for 30 hours per week) \n Contract: 24-month fixed-term contract \n Closing Date: 20th September 2026. n The Role \n This is a hands-on role combining direct family support, project management, service development and partnership building. You will hold an appropriate caseload, develop new activity, build strong local referral pathways and help turn the countywide plans into practical support for families. \n \n \n Service development and delivery \n Direct family support \n Project management \n Partnerships and referral pathways \n Funding, monitoring and sustainability \n Safeguarding and quality \n \n \n The first year will focus on developing and delivering Home-Start services across Forest of Dean, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. As the countywide work develops, the focus of the role may evolve to support wider service development across Gloucestershire. \n For the first six weeks, the post will be predominantly based at the Stroud office for induction and orientation. \n After this, the role will be mainly home and community based, with regular travel across Forest of Dean, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury and occasional attendance at the Stroud office. \n You will be comfortable supporting a family one day and developing a new partnership or service the next and have enough frontline experience to understand what works for families and enough project-management discipline to turn ideas into effective delivery. You will not be joining a finished project with every detail already decided. n You will have experience of: \n \n \n Direct service delivery, ideally with families, children or communities \n Holding a caseload or providing ongoing one-to-one support \n Project management \n Developing or implementing new projects or services \n Building effective relationships with external organisations and professionals \n Working independently and taking responsibility for delivery \n Safeguarding and professional boundaries. \n be willing and able to travel independently across Gloucestershire; \n be able to work predominantly from the Stroud office during the initial six-week induction period; \n subsequently be comfortable working from home and community locations; \n be confident using standard IT and case-recording systems. \n About the Organisation \n Join a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under five years of age. Trained home-visiting volunteers offer regular friendship, emotional, and practical support to help families experiencing a challenging time in their lives. The service is unique and also offers free support peer groups, antenatal, postnatal, and perinatal mental health services. \n You may also have experience in areas such as Service Development Manager, Service Development Manager Lead, Service Development Manager Deputy, Service Development Officer, Service Development Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Manager Lead, Service Delivery Manager Deputy, Service Development Officer, Service Delivery Manager, Service Manager. \
Service Development Manager - Adult Care in Stroud employer: NFP People
As a leading employer in the Midlands and South East, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our Service Delivery Administration Manager role offers competitive benefits, including generous annual leave and opportunities for career advancement, all while allowing for flexible home-based working arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
