Deputy Manager (Skills and Employment)

About the role Do you want to support people experiencing homelessness to build the skills, confidence and opportunities they need to move towards independence? We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Skills and Employment Deputy Manager to lead and coordinate a structured programme of learning, training, and employment activities across our Islington services. Alongside this, you will support the day-to-day management of a semi-independent service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for clients. You will work closely with clients, staff, volunteers, and external partners to create meaningful opportunities that promote recovery, independence, and positive move-on outcomes. The working days for this role are mostly: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm. However, some flexibility will be required on occasion to meet the needs of the service. In this varied role, you will: Lead and coordinate learning and employment programmes Support the operational management of a semi-independent service Manage, coach, and develop project workers and volunteers Build strong partnerships with training and employment providers Support clients through personalised progression and move-on pathways Monitor outcomes, quality, and performance to continuously improve service delivery About you We are seeking someone with experience supporting vulnerable or disadvantaged people, alongside strong management, organisational, and partnership-working skills, and a passion for empowering ..... full job details .....