Overview

Lead people. Shape systems. Change lives.

Some leadership roles keep services running.

This one helps redefine what great support looks like.

 

Every day in Newham, people take courageous first steps — reaching out for support, rebuilding relationships, improving their health, and changing the direction of their lives.

Behind those journeys are exceptional teams and leaders who create environments where change becomes possible.

At Change Grow Live, we don't just deliver services. We create opportunities, remove barriers and help people realise what they are capable of achieving.

We're looking for an ambitious and inspiring Services Manager to lead our Newham service — someone who can bring people together, drive innovation, build strong partnerships and create lasting impact.

This isn't simply operational leadership.

It's an opportunity to influence strategy, shape the future of services and lead teams delivering life-changing work every day.

 

 

*Hours - Full Time – 37.5 Hours per weekContract: Permanent

 

Please note: *Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

 

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

 

Responsibilities

About you:

You're someone who combines leadership with compassion and strategy with action.

 

You'll bring:

• Significant leadership experience within substance misuse, health, social care, community or related services
• Strong people leadership and team management experience
• Experience managing performance and delivering measurable outcomes
• Experience working with commissioners and senior stakeholders
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Experience managing budgets and resources
• Confidence using data and insight to improve performance
• Passion for improving outcomes for individuals and communities

 

As Newhams Services Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional support and outcomes
• Create an ambitious, positive and recovery-focused culture
• Drive performance against KPIs, contracts and quality standards
• Build strong relationships with commissioners, healthcare providers and strategic partners
• Use insight, data and evidence to shape service improvements
• Lead governance, safeguarding, quality and risk management processes
• Manage budgets and resources effectively
• Identify opportunities for innovation, growth and community impact
• Develop services that respond to local needs and make a real difference

Why join Change Grow Live?

• Lead a high-profile service within a national organisation
• Build powerful partnerships across health, social care and local communities
• Drive innovation and shape future service delivery
• Access leadership development and progression opportunities
• Influence strategy and create meaningful change
• Join an organisation where people genuinely matter

Our 2030 Goals

Built on evidence and compassion

• Supporting people to thrive and grow• Connecting and learning across teams• Using evidence and insight to improve outcomes

Rooted in communities

• Designing services around local needs• Working alongside communities and partners• Advocating for positive change and reducing inequalities

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications.

 

At Change Grow Live, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to be themselves

 

Interviews will take place on 22nd June at CGL Kings Cross.

 

 

 

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 47 to 49 (£52,221.35 - £54,427.84)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£4,133.14)

Interview Date

22/6/2026

Closing Date

12/6/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Chris Ayton | chris.ayton@cgl.org.uk

 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.