Providence Row is recruiting a Progression & Training Manager to lead our service supporting people experiencing homelessness and significant barriers to work to progress towards employment, training, learning and volunteering. Founded in 1860, Providence Row is an established homelessness charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in London. We are looking for an experienced employability manager with strong people-management skills who can lead and develop a small team delivering high-quality progression support. You will oversee service delivery, staff performance and caseloads, ensuring clients receive effective, strengths-based support and that the service achieves its agreed outcomes. You will use performance data to identify areas for improvement, develop the practice of your team and maintain high standards of delivery. The service also delivers a range of training and development opportunities, including vocational, digital and personal-development activity. You will build relationships with employers, training providers and other partners, while working across Providence Row's catering, gardening and volunteering programmes to create opportunities that reflect clients' aspirations, strengths and circumstances. Progression & Training Manager. We are looking for someone with experience of supporting people facing barriers to employment and managing staff delivering employment support or progression services. You will be confident setting expectations, developing staff, monitoring performance and outcomes, building effective partnerships and addressing areas of underperformance. Experience of supporting people experiencing homelessness, multiple disadvantage or other significant barriers to progression is also essential. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays ~ Pension scheme ~ Cycle to work scheme ~ Season ticket loan ~ Employee assistance programme ~ Access to shopping discounts ~ Learning & development opportunities ~ Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. Sunday 8 November 2026.
Hiring: Training Coordinator Excellent Career Opportunity employer: Providence Row
At Providence Row, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values both culinary excellence and social impact. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, providing opportunities for mentorship and collaboration with volunteers and trainees in a vibrant London setting. With regular hours and a focus on community engagement, working here means making a meaningful difference while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
