Lead Advisor

TheGrowth Company (GC) is seeking aLead Advisorto support the management and delivery of services at our CFOActivity Hubs in Manchester & Preston. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of Ministry of Justice commissioned outcomes, supporting both operational excellence and a rehabilitative ethos.

At The Growth Company, we’re proud to deliver theCreating Future Opportunities (CFO) Evolution Programme, commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. This voluntary programme provides tailored support to individuals in the justice system who face significant barriers to reintegration, including those who struggle to engage with mainstream services or lack essential life and employability skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Hub Manager in achieving team targets and contract performance.

• Coordinate hub activities including one-to-one and group interventions.

• Assist in managing relationships with the National Probation Service and other partners to ensure sufficient referrals.

• Support delivery and support staff to maintain high performance and a rehabilitative environment.

• Oversee hub premises and deputise for the Hub Manager when required.

• Promote the service locally to ensure referral levels meet contractual requirements.

• Manage a small caseload and model best practice.

• Ensure accurate performance reporting and maintain data integrity and audit trails.

About You:

• Warm, approachable, and professional with strong rapport-building skills.

• Flexible and adaptable, with a results-driven mindset.

• Confident in presenting to stakeholders and leading team meetings.

• Able to work under pressure and meet performance targets.

• Strong communicator and networker with a collaborative approach.

• Committed to safeguarding and upholding GC values.

• Solution-focused with strong organisational and time management skills.

• Willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting colleagues with caseloads and maintaining contract compliance.

• Background in training, guidance, advice, or counselling, ideally within justice or employability sectors.

• Proven ability to work with vulnerable adults and meet performance targets.

• Strong IT and administrative skills, including use of management information systems.

• Knowledge of labour markets, training, education, and employment pathways.

• Understanding of data security, financial information, and national guidance standards.

• Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and people support.

• Ability to deliver training sessions and ensure high standards of service delivery.

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