Strategic Manager: Carers, Wellbeing and Prevention, Innovation and Growth
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid – Cornwall, with some travel to Swindon
Salary: £50,000
Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) is a well-established Cornish charity working alongside communities to enable people and places to thrive.
We are seeking an experienced and influential Strategic Manager to lead the development, growth and long-term direction of our Carers, Wellbeing and Prevention portfolio.
This is a senior leadership role, working directly with the Chief Executive and as part of CRCC’s strategic leadership structure to shape a coordinated, high-impact and preventative offer across Cornwall and beyond.
About the role
This is a pivotal role leading a complex and significant portfolio of services, including carers services, community outreach, crisis response and grassroots development.
You will provide strategic leadership across a broad and evolving area of work, ensuring services are integrated, high quality, preventative and sustainable, while responding to system priorities and community need.
The role combines organisational leadership, system influence and income generation, positioning CRCC as a key partner in prevention, early intervention and community-based support.
You will play a leading role in shaping future services, strengthening partnerships and securing investment to support long-term impact.
What you will do
· Provide visible senior leadership and strategic direction for Carers, Wellbeing and Prevention
· Lead the development of a coherent, whole-system prevention approach
· Oversee a complex portfolio of services and programmes, ensuring quality, performance and impact
· Drive innovation, growth and service development across the portfolio
· Lead strategic relationships with commissioners, health partners, local authorities and VCSE organisations
· Act as a senior ambassador for CRCC at partnership boards and system forums
· Lead a proactive approach to income generation, funding and commissioning opportunities
· Ensure strong oversight of finance, safeguarding, compliance, risk and governance
· Contribute to whole-organisation strategy, leadership and external positioning
About you
You will be an experienced and credible senior leader, with a strong understanding of prevention, carers services or community-based support.
You will bring:
· Significant experience of leading complex service portfolios at a strategic level
· Strong understanding of prevention, early intervention and system working
· Experience of income generation, commissioning and partnership development
· A track record of influencing across health, social care or VCSE systems
· Experience of leading high-performing teams and organisational change
· Strong financial oversight and understanding of sustainability and value for money
· A commitment to values-led leadership, co-production and community-based approaches
You will be motivated by the opportunity to create lasting impact for carers and communities, and to shape services that support independence, resilience and wellbeing.
About CRCC
Our work is rooted in our values: Engage, Support and Adapt.
We believe communities already hold the strengths, assets and relationships needed to drive meaningful change. Our role is to work alongside people to enable, develop and support that change.
We are committed to creating a supportive, flexible and inclusive working environment, where staff are empowered to lead, innovate and grow.
Additional information
· Enhanced DBS required
· Regular travel across Cornwall and some travel to Swindon
How to apply
Please visit our website https://cornwallrcc.org.uk/recruitment for full details and complete an application form.
Closing date: Friday 17th July at 12 noon Interviews: Thursday 30th and Friday 31st July
Please note that CVs cannot be accepted.
CRCC is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Penzance TR18 4BU
