Manager (reference: SCC/TP/287916/4554)

Surrey County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job description

• Working hours: 4-5 days per week (hours negotiable)
• Posted on: 4 February 2026
• Directorate: Partnership

Description

Please note that this vacancy is not part of Surrey County Council, we are advertising this on behalf of a partnership organisation.

The salary range for this role is £42,000 to £43,000 per annum based on a 4-5 day working week, hours to be negotiated.

Rewards and Benefits

Home-Start Guildford is a supportive, family friendly employer. We offer:

• Flexible working (within service need)
• Generous annual leave
• Pension contribution
• Free parking
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to lead a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families' lives

About the Organisation

Home-Start Guildford is a local, independent charity supporting families with at least one child under the age of five. Through our team of trained volunteers and staff, we offer emotional and practical support to help parents build confidence, strengthen family relationships, and give their young children the best possible start in life.

We are now seeking an experienced, inspiring and values-led Manager to lead the organisation through its next phase of development.

About the Role

As Manager, you will provide overall leadership and direction for Home-Start Guildford, ensuring our services remain high-quality, safe and impactful for local families. You will work closely with our Board of Trustees, lead and support a dedicated staff team, and oversee the recruitment and development of volunteers.

You will also play a key role in our funding strategy, strengthening partnerships, building community relationships, and representing the charity locally.

This is a pivotal position for someone who is passionate about early childhood, understands the challenges faced by families, and thrives in a varied and rewarding leadership role.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in a management or leadership role, ideally in the voluntary or community sector
• Strong people management skills, including supporting staff and volunteers
• Experience of fundraising, grant applications or income generation
• A solid understanding of safeguarding and working with vulnerable families
• Excellent communication and relationship building abilities
• Strong organisational and financial oversight skills
• A commitment to the values and ethos of Home-Start
• A clean driver's licence and access to a car

(Desirable: knowledge of the local Guildford voluntary sector, experience working with families with young children, or experience reporting to a Board.)

For full details, please read the job description and person specification.

Additional information

Some home-based working is possible, however you will need to be in the office with staff and attending external meetings regularly throughout the week.

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. We will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with Home-Start's Safer Recruitment Policy.

Home-Start Guildford is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion. Links to our Safeguarding and Equality policies can be found on our website: www.hsguildford.org.uk/home/policies . We welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process is encouraged to contact us during the recruitment process.

Contact Information

If you would like to contact us about the role, please contact Louisa Tompkins, Business and Administration Manager, with opportunity to speak to the existing Manager or a Trustee, contact Louisa, [e-mail] .

Schedule and Interview Process

Closing date: Midday, Friday 13 February 2026

Shortlisting: Candidates notified by end of day, Tuesday 17 February 2026

Interviews:

Part One – Staff Engagement Exercise: Tuesday 24 February 2026 (presentation)

Part Two – Formal Interview: Friday 27 February 2026 (panel interview & presentation)

Both parts will take place in person at the Home-Start Guildford offices

To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form, outlining your suitability for the role and an up-to-date CV to [e-mail] .