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Area Services Manager - South West
the big issue foundation

Job Description

 Area Services Manager – South West             

Based in Bristol with travel to other offices             

Salary on application

37.5 hours per week                             

Ref: BIF/ASMSW

     

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated individual to take the next step in their career by joining The Big Issue Foundation as an Area Services Manager for the South West.

Reporting to the CEO and working with Big Issue colleagues across the Group, the Area Services Manager’s role is part of a strategic operational management team. You will be promoting access to services and creating opportunities for Big Issue vendors as well as increasing the skills that will make Big Issue vendors effective as sellers. 

You will have overall responsibility for all operational management activities for your area including budgeting, the line management of staff and service and project development. You will understand how to assess the needs and aspirations of people in disadvantage/poverty and will be impact and outcome focused.

You will have proven experience of working with or developing relevant extended support networks and of building suitable long-term partnerships. There is also an expectation that your project management skills will see the extension of your services across the wider South West area.

You must have demonstrable track record of managing a team, excellent communication skills and an ability to remain even-tempered when working under pressure. You will be proficient in Microsoft packages and have a determination to add to The Big Issue Foundation’s vision.

A full job description can be downloaded below.

If you you think you could be the person we are looking for to take the area forward then please click Apply. You will need to complete a short application form, upload your CV and provide a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. 

Big Issue benefits include an incremental holiday scheme starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata), a health care scheme, pension scheme, life cover  and up to 6 days paid leave to look after a sick child or relative.

Closing date 12th September 2019

The Big Issue Foundation thanks all applicants for their interest and will reply only to those invited for interview.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.