Job Description

The post holder will lead the design, development and delivery of services and associated strategic objectives and, as part of the Senior Management Team, contribute to the ongoing development of the charity. A key part of this role will be conducting feasibility studies and /or pilot projects to develop new services arising from the current strategic review.

Principle Responsibilities

Manage the development and delivery, to agreed levels of quality and effectiveness and within agreed budgets and timescales, of:

• Programmes to provide mobility equipment and to support families in need of such equipment through advocacy and other activities;
• Programmes to support disabled young people into work and long-term volunteering, including employer partnerships and work with employers;
• Programmes to prepare disabled young people for independent living;
• Programmes of work with the families of disabled young people;
• Student and trainee self-advocacy, participation and co-production within my AFK;
• Contracts to provide services to and/or on behalf of public sector organisations;
• Programmes to recruit, train and deploy volunteers within my AFK.
• Design and undertake feasibility studies into new service areas

In support of the activities listed above:

• Build effective relationships with senior management with partners to ensure that my AFK’s services meet the needs of disabled young people as they prepare for work and independent living;
• Ensure that my AFK’s services are delivered in line with evolving best practice in the delivery of support, and training for disabled young people and that my AFK staff are adequately trained in such current best practice;
• Ensure that appropriate reports on my AFK’s services are prepared and submitted on time, as required by AFK’s trustees, funders and other relevant stakeholders;
• Ensure that appropriate personal, activity and outcome data recording systems are in place and used effectively including ensuring, in co-operation with the Director of Finance & Corporate Services, that data protection laws and regulations are adhered to;
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of my AFK services, including the development and implementation of an appropriate outcomes framework;
• Work with the Chief Executive to develop, and where relevant implement, approaches to charging users and/or partner organisations for the provision of individual services;
• Ensure that services provided by external organisations are appropriate for my AFK’s needs; represent best value; and are delivered on time, within the agreed budget and to the appropriate quality;
• Establish strong partner relationships with relevant agencies, organisations and individuals;
• Work collaboratively with the Fundraising team to develop funding for projects and to promote my AFK’s work to stakeholders and the wider public;
• Work collaboratively with the Finance & Corporate Services team to manage the finances of my AFK’s services programmes and projects, including the appropriate control of income and expenditure, accounting and reporting of restricted funds;
• Work with the Chief Executive and other members of the Senior Management Team to develop my AFK’s budgets and strategic plans;
• Keep abreast of new legislation and initiatives for SEND and support disabled young people and ensure that my AFK responds appropriately;
• Be part of and contribute to the Senior Management Team.
• Any other duties as may be specified by the Chief Executive Officer.

Application Instructions

Please include the following with your application: • A comprehensive CV that includes your recent achievements and the details of two referees including your current or most recent Line Manager • A supporting statement that addresses the headings in the Person Specification, along with your motivation for applying