Team Manager

Phoenix Futures

  • Colchester, Essex
  • £27,000 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 hours ago
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to fill the role of Team Manager (37.5hrs per week – fixed term until 31/3/2026) within the Futures Together Social Inclusion team covering North and Mid Essex.Role Purpose
  • To supervise and manage a team within a community-based setting, working closely with the staff and management team, to ensure that the service runs effectively and smoothly.
  • To take responsibility for the overseeing of recruitment and line management of volunteers
  • To complete audits within the service
  • To work closely with service manager to ensure achievement of performance, promote the service and its outcomes to commissioners and stakeholders using innovative and accurate data measures.
  • To deputise for the Service Manager at various meetings across Essex, ensuring that service agenda is promoted, and offer support to recovery coordinators.
About YouPassionateCommitted to the mission, vision, and goals of Phoenix Futures; Committed to making a difference for our client group and the communities we work in; Able to share enthusiasm for the work we do; Champions diversity and equality of opportunity.VisionaryIdentifies opportunities to expand and/or improve the service; Takes account of wider organisational, political, economic, and social challenges; Stimulates a clear sense of purpose and direction; Communicates ideas clearly and persuasively.KnowledgeableIs clear about what needs to be achieved; Is valued for sound application of knowledge and expertise; Has a clear understanding of what customers value; Agrees clear responsibilities and objectives to deliver results; Is committed to own continuous learning and development.OptimisticEncourages experimentation and drives innovation; Seeks continuously to review and improve performance; Implements corporate decisions with energy and commitment.BraveIs focused and determined; Challenges and is prepared to be challenged; Takes difficult decisions and measured risks; Tackles poor performance or inappropriate behaviourHonestActs with integrity and upholds the Code of Conduct; Readily shares ideas and information with others; Promotes openness and discussion; Admits mistakes.VisibleIs seen and felt regularly in and around key areas of operation; Is approachable to all; Holds regular team meetings; Encourages and supports participation in decision-making.Service AreaEssex ServicesTownColchesterStatusFull-timeContract TypeFixed TermTotal Salary Pro-Rata£27,000Posted Date04/09/2025Closing Date21/09/2025Vacancy Reference Number3950Your RewardsAt Phoenix we value our staff and aim to be an employer of choice. That’s why we have developed a range of benefits, including:
  • Starting salary of £27,000 (pro-rata)
  • 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Dependents leave.
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Season ticket loan, pension scheme, life assurance, discounts platform, and cycle scheme.
  • Continuous training and career development
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access.
About Phoenix Futures
Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families, and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.#PF

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