Service Manager – Skills and Development

Service Manager – Skills and Development

£34,930 to £39,806 per annum, plus pensionEdinburgh based with some travel across the LothiansAre you an enthusiastic and inspiring Manager able to support teams to deliver frontline services to those at risk of homelessness?

Are you passionate about creating opportunities and experiences for young people that enable them to progress and increase their confidence?

If so, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!About the service

Our Skills and Development pillar provides Prevention and Early Intervention services in Edinburgh and West Lothian.We support people to overcome challenges, provide opportunities for them to progress and move towards work. Our services are designed with the employability pipeline in mind, and we use safe spaces and outreach as a form of delivery.About the post

This is a varied role that will require you to manage multiple services, build relationships with key stakeholders across the employability and homelessness sectors, and to be positive, creative and flexible in providing support for the teams.You will be responsible for ensuring the services are delivered effectively and are compliant with regulation and funding requirements. You will manage teams so that staff are well supported; and oversee monitoring and evaluation systems to demonstrate our impact.You will also, with support from colleagues, be responsible for budgets and funding applications for the pillar.About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and ambitious manager with a background in supporting frontline service delivery.You will have proven project management and budget-setting skills, the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload, as well as experience of working within policies.Your excellent communication skills will enable you to build robust relationships, treating others with respect and compassion, in line with our values.How we’ll support you

You’ll be working with a supportive Senior Manager. We will encourage you to use your creativity to support teams, build relationships, increase the sustainability of services and introduce innovative new ideas.You will have access to wider Cyrenians support, including our learning and development programme, and staff wellbeing services.Closing date is 12 noon on Monday 13th October 2025First interviews will be held the week beginning 20th OctoberCVs will not be ..... full job details .....