Compass Recovery College Manager

Overview

As Compass Recovery College Manager, you will lead and shape an innovative recovery-focused education service in Reading. You will manage a diverse team to deliver inclusive, co-produced workshops that build mental health literacy and wellbeing. You’ll strengthen partnerships across health, social care, and community sectors to extend the college’s reach. Your work will drive recovery, reduce inequalities, and support public health priorities in Reading and Berkshire West.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary
• On-site day nursery
• Season Ticket Loan

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Recovery College to deliver high-quality recovery-focused services across Reading
• Manage and support a diverse team including recovery workers, peer supporters, volunteers and sessional staff
• Develop innovative workshops and programmes promoting mental health recovery and resilience
• Build strong partnerships across health, social care, voluntary and community sectors
• Promote social inclusion and address mental health inequalities through outreach initiatives
• Monitor service performance, manage budgets and report to senior leaders and elected members
• Contribute to wider public health priorities and strategic mental health initiatives across Reading and Berkshire West

Key requirements

• Significant experience in mental health, public health, health and social care or related field
• Experience leading teams and supporting volunteers
• Strong understanding of recovery-focused approaches and co-production
• Excellent partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience managing budgets and delivering services within resources
• Strong communication skills for diverse audiences
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion and improving outcomes for people with mental health challenges

• leadership
• stakeholder engagement
• communication
• budget management
• program development
• outreach and partnerships

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