London Inpatient Detoxification and Stabilisation Service - Project Manager

Exciting Leadership Opportunity: Project Manager (London Inpatient Detoxification and Stabilisation Service)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Change Grow Live (CGL) - City of London Framework

Location: Central London (Hybrid: CGL King's Cross Office / Homeworking with travel across London)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £40,889.21 - £45,583.51 Per Annum + Inner London Weighting (£4,236.47) (CGL points 36 to 40)

Closing Date: 12th October 2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Change Grow Live (CGL) to recruit a high-calibre, visionary permanent Project Manager for the pioneering City of London Inpatient Detoxification and Stabilisation (IPD) Framework.

In this vital senior management role, you will lead an innovative, cross-sector initiative commissioned by the City of London Department of Community and Children’s Services. You will manage end-to-end provisions, oversee an easy-to-navigate online referral portal, build collaborative relationships with commissioners and consortium partners, and ensure seamless, inclusive care and bed space management for vulnerable London residents and rough sleepers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project & Operations Management: Oversee end-to-end framework delivery, referral administration, case tracking, and day-to-day management of the online referral portal.

• Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain collaborative relationships with subcontracted partners, commissioners, and referring providers across London.

• Resource & Quality Assurance: Manage resources, oversee bed space logistics, deliver partner inductions/training, and drive continuous service improvement.

• Team Leadership: Manage a small, dedicated team to support service user choice, co-production, and seamless inpatient transitions.

Essential Criteria

• Project Management Background: Proven senior experience managing complex health, social care, or community-focused projects and multi-stakeholder frameworks.

• Communication & Analytical Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills with strong analytical capabilities for resource management.

• Sector Understanding: Solid understanding of substance misuse services, health inclusion groups, or inpatient commissioning arrangements.

• Requirements: Proactive, collaborative leader. Must hold the legal Right to Work in the UK (note: this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check).

Key Benefits & Perks

• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 extra day for each year of service during the first five years (up to 30 days).

• Wellbeing Support: Paid weekly 'Wellness' hour, access to a Wellness Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

• Financial & Career Support: Contributory pension scheme, extensive training, career progression pathways, and a generous refer-a-friend scheme (£250 in vouchers).

Key Dates & Next Steps

• Closing Date for Applications: 12th October 2026

Note: Change Grow Live reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. Early application is strongly recommended.