Progression & Training Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Management
Project & Program Management
About us
Providence Row works with people experiencing homelessness and insecure housing in East London. We provide integrated support across crisis intervention, advice, health, substance use, volunteering, learning and training.
Our work is grounded in compassion, respect, inclusiveness, empowerment and justice. We aim to ensure that people can access the support and opportunities they need to build greater safety, stability and independence.
About the Progression & Training ServiceThe Progression & Training Service supports clients to identify and take practical steps towards learning, volunteering, training and employment. Through one-to-one coaching, group learning, digital inclusion, vocational training and partnerships with external organisations, the service helps clients build skills, confidence and access to meaningful progression opportunities.
The service works closely with Providence Row's wider teams, including Catering Training, Gardening, Volunteering, Health Inclusion and Advice and Support, to provide coordinated pathways that reflect each client's goals, strengths and circumstances.
Role purposeThe Progression & Training Manager is responsible for the leadership, quality, performance and development of the service.
The post holder will lead the team, oversee client progression pathways, maintain strong partnerships and ensure that the service delivers high-quality, trauma-informed and strengths-based support. They will also be responsible for performance monitoring, reporting, safeguarding, service improvement and the effective use of resources.
Key Responsibilities- Service leadership and people management
- Client support and service quality
- Learning, progression and employment pathways
- Performance, data and reporting
- Safeguarding, risk and operational compliance
- Service development, partnerships and resources
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to shopping discounts
- Learning & development opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us - please apply with confidence.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number registered charity number 1140192.
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