Service Manager

Travel across Northern Ireland & Border Counties Required

Make a Difference to Young People's Mental Health

Are you a passionate leader who thrives on building partnerships, inspiring teams and creating positive change?

Inspire is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Peace of Mind Service Manager to lead an exciting cross-community and cross-border programme supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

This is more than a management role. It's an opportunity to help young people build resilience, confidence and stronger social connections while leading a dedicated team delivering impactful services across Northern Ireland and the border counties.

As our Peace of Mind Service Manager, you'll:

• Lead and grow a high-profile mental health and wellbeing programme
• Inspire, support and develop a talented team
• Build partnerships with schools, community groups and statutory services
• Drive participation, engagement and programme outcomes
• Promote the project across local, regional and cross-border networks
• Monitor performance, quality standards and funded targets
• Ensure young people's voices are at the heart of everything we do
• Help shape and develop a programme that delivers real impact

You'll be someone who can motivate others, build relationships and deliver results.

• RQF Level 6 (Degree or equivalent) in Social Work, Health & Social Care, Education or a related discipline AND 3 years' relevant management experience
• OR
• RQF Level 5 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline AND 5 years' relevant management experience

You'll Also Have:

• Leadership and people management experience
• Knowledge of the community sector
• Experience developing outreach and engagement initiatives
• Experience managing funded projects, partnerships and budgets
• Understanding of trauma, social disadvantage and the challenges facing young people
• A full driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments considered)
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends

At Inspire, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

• Determined – We find a way
• Kind – We care about each other
• Honest – We act with integrity
• Inclusive – We make sure everyone is involved

We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental illness, addiction, learning disability, trauma and growing up in segregated societies.

• This post is subject to a satisfactory Access NI Check
• The successful candidate must register with NISCC (if not already registered)
• Internal secondment opportunities available
• Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme until March 2028

Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced adult barred disclosure check.

Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.