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Job Description Head of Community ServicesTrust Links | Essex | 48,000 52,000 | Full-time (37.5 hrs)Trust Links, Essexs local mental health and wellbeing charity, is seeking an inspiring Head of Community Services to provide strategic leadership across our expanding portfolio of community-based services. This is a brand new senior role, created to support our growth and strengthen delivery across the county.Each year, Trust Links supports more than 4,000 people through our awardwinning Growing Together therapeutic gardens, youth and families services, Recovery College, counselling, environmental projects, employability programmes, and our new ReRooted social enterprise. We believe people thrive when they feel supported, valued and connected and we are growing our work to reach more communities across Essex.About the RoleAs Head of Community Services, you will:Lead and manage community service teams across multiple sites in Essex Ensure highquality, safe, impactful delivery of mental health, wellbeing and environmental programmes Shape and expand services, developing innovative approaches rooted in community, coproduction and environmental sustainabilityDrive sustainability through funding applications, tenders, business cases and partnershipsOversee service quality, monitoring, evaluation and reportingPlay a key role within the Senior Management Team, helping shape Trust Links future directionThis role will directly support growth as Trust Links expands its unique blend of mental health, wellbeing and environmental services across Essex.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & ManagementLine manage team managers and support effective leadershipDrive high service standards, safeguarding and risk managementMentor teams to develop creative, co-produced solutionsService Development & QualityStrengthen and expand services across EssexLead the development of SOPs and quality assuranceOversee budgets and ensure financial sustainabilityEmbed lived experience and co-production in service designBusiness DevelopmentIdentify and pursue grants, tenders and traded income opportunitiesBuild strategic partnerships with NHS, local authorities, VCSE partners and othersStrategic LeadershipContribute to Senior Management Team decision-makingRepresent Trust Links at external meetings and forumsAbout YouEssential:Significant experience in service development and operational deliveryStrong people management and leadership skillsExcellent communication, partnership building and organisational abilitiesConfident, proactive and collaborativeStrong IT and presentation skillsDesirable:Experience with business development, grants or tendersRelevant professional qualificationsDriving licence and access to a vehicleWhy Join Trust Links?Friendly, supportive organisational cultureFlexible and hybrid working optionsStaff wellbeing programme and development opportunitiesWork across beautiful therapeutic gardens and community hubsLife Assurance and TOILJoin a values-led charity committed to wellbeing, co-production, justice, inclusivity, environmental sustainability and community empowerment