P4 Recruitment Ltd • London, UK
About this role
Area Manager – London
Location
London
Working Hours
37 hours per week
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£49,000 – £57,000
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier and more independent lives?
Join a leading national organisation delivering drug and alcohol, mental health, and social support services, and make a lasting impact every day.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and confident Area Manager to support and oversee services across the London region. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring services remain stable, effective, and responsive to the needs of the communities we support.
You will work closely with service managers, senior leaders, partners, and key stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality support for individuals experiencing substance use, mental health challenges, and wider social issues, as well as support for their families and communities.
This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, supporting multiple services and managing risk within a complex and fast-paced environment.
You will report directly to senior leadership and play a crucial role in maintaining strong operational performance across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight across multiple services within the region
Support service managers to maintain safe, effective, and high-quality service delivery
Manage operational risks and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations
Work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders
Ensure services are responsive to the needs of service users and local communities
Support teams to achieve the best possible outcomes for people accessing services
About You
We are looking for a strong operational leader with experience in substance misuse services and/or mental health supported accommodation, who can confidently manage multiple services.
You will have
Significant leadership experience, ideally across multiple services or teams
Experience within substance misuse services and/or supported accommodation
A strong understanding of current drug policy and relevant government strategies
Sound knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
Experience in contract and stakeholder management
The ability to manage risk and maintain service stability in a complex environment
An understanding of supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs
A recognised management qualification (e.g. Level 5 in Leadership/Management) or equivalent experience