Team Manager

DERBYSHIRE RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE

Phoenix Futures is seeking to internally recruit a passionate, motivated, and solution‑focused Team Manager to lead our Chesterfield team within the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership community drug and alcohol service.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established service with a highly experienced, multidisciplinary team who bring a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and commitment to supporting people in addiction and recovery across the community.

This role is Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm, 37.5 hours per week, on a permanent contract, based in Chesterfield. Salary is £28,500, with increments subject to appraisal.

As Team Manager, you will lead from the front, driving performance, quality, and innovation across the Chesterfield team. You will have line management responsibility and oversee the day‑to‑day running of the local team, ensuring it operates effectively and delivers excellent outcomes.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team delivering a comprehensive community‑based treatment offer, including high‑quality assessments, structured key working interventions and meaningful and engaging group work. A key part of the role is building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal colleagues, commissioners and external agencies. You will act as an ambassador for the service, promoting its impact, outcomes and value. You will also play a central role in service development, bringing fresh ideas and leading continuous improvement to ensure the highest ethical and professional standards of care.

Step into a role where you can lead, inspire and shape recovery services in Derbyshire, making a lasting impact on individuals, families and communities.

We are looking for someone passionate about recovery and committed to making a difference. The ideal candidate is confident, dynamic and forward‑thinking, a natural leader with strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, a keen eye for data accuracy, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. You have experience working within the substance use field, a strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management, proven ability in partnership working and knowledge of drug, alcohol and associated issues, and recovery journeys.

Desirable experience includes line management and supervision. Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work; free staff care park on site. This role comes with an induction and a comprehensive training package.

At Phoenix Futures, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. We continuously challenge ourselves to improve, adapt and deliver the best possible outcomes. By joining our Derbyshire team you will be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation, contribute to the creative development of treatment and recovery approaches, work alongside experienced and passionate professionals, and access a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

• Starting salary of £28,500 with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £31,750 per annum (pro rata)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days) (pro rata)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye‑care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL, our dedicated learning management system
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• Access to Blue Light and other related discounts
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better
• We’ll ensure you get all the training and support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team