Change Grow Live
Project Manager
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Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users' lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
Birmingham Service is looking for a motivated, innovative, and values-driven Project Manager, who will drive Service User Involvement, Volunteering, Marketing & Communications in a busy and dynamic service committed to supporting people with drug and/or alcohol issues on their recovery journey.
Where: Birmingham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
This role will lead and coordinate the development of Birmingham's alcohol treatment and support offer. Working closely with healthcare providers, emergency services, community organisations, commissioners, and internal CGL teams, you will strengthen pathways into treatment, improve engagement with underrepresented communities, increase access to support, and drive better outcomes for people affected by alcohol use. The role requires strong partnership-working, data analysis, service development, training coordination, and the ability to manage multiple priorities to reduce alcohol-related harm and meet the needs of Birmingham's diverse communities.
This role will focus on delivering the ambitions set out by the Department of Health and Social Care and Birmingham City Council to improve outcomes for people affected by alcohol use. You will play a key role in improving health and wellbeing, reducing alcohol-related harm, and addressing unmet need across Birmingham.
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About You
- Considerable experience of working at a management level within substance misuse services with a clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services.
- A demonstrable understanding of performance management frameworks, effective governance, and quality management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the possible recovery pathways available across whole treatment and recovery systems including community, residential, and Prison provision.
- Experience of managing project development and leading a service operation.
- Experience of staff supervision and appraisal.
- Well-developed leadership skills.
- Experience of data collection systems, information technology.
- Experience that demonstrates administrative and financial management skills.
- Possess, or be working towards, a recognised qualification in health, social care, or management.
What We Offer
- Your wellbeing matters: Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
- Opportunities to grow: We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
- Financial peace of mind: Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
- Time to recharge: Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days after five years of service.
- A welcoming culture: Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
- Flexibility that works for you: Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
- A few added perks: Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays, and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.
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We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 36 to 40 (£40,889.21 - £45,583.51)
ILW / OLW / Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
8/10/2026
Closing Date
1/10/2026
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through, please contact us using the below details:
Vicky Loveridge | victoria.loveridge@cgl.org.uk | 07469355933
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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