Job Description

Job Title: Local Service Manager
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Lead with Purpose. Support with Compassion. Make a Real Difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Local Service Manager to lead a homelessness support service in Bury St Edmunds.

This service plays a vital role in supporting individuals on their journey to independent living, offering personalised housing and support to help them regain stability, confidence, and control of their lives.

The Role:

As Local Service Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the overall delivery and performance of the service. This includes managing a dedicated team, overseeing budgets, building strong partnerships with local agencies, and ensuring high standards of support and compliance.

The Role:

As Local Service Manager, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the service. You'll lead and support a dedicated team, ensure high-quality service delivery, and build strong relationships with external partners to make a lasting difference in the lives of our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the overall delivery and performance of the service
• Lead, support, and develop a team of staff
• Oversee budgets, financial performance, and resource management
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Build and maintain effective partnerships with local agencies and stakeholders
• Monitor and report on service outcomes, working to achieve KPIs
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and residents

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a management role within a similar setting (supported housing, homelessness, or social care)
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• A compassionate and hands-on approach to support delivery
• Ability to work in a person-centred, outcomes-focused way
• Full, valid UK driving licence (essential due to travel requirements

Why Join Us?

We believe brilliant work deserves brilliant rewards. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with length of service) plus public holidays
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Health and well-being support
• Life assurance
• Flexible working opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development tailored to your career goals
• Access to a wide range of discounts from major retailers
• If you're ready to lead a committed team and help shape brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of a service that truly changes lives. Send CV’s to c.hanson@purosearch.com or call Callum on 0207 952 7641