Service Manager (Strategic leadership)

The Service Manager is a strategic leadership position responsible for translating Diversity Resource International’s (DRI) organizational strategies and Theory of Change into impactful practice. This is a senior management position focused on leadership, accountability, and organizational sustainability.
The Service Manager ensures that DRI’s four core pillars are delivered effectively:
• Community Development and Health and Wellbeing
• Community-Based Research
• Training, Education, Leadership and Enterprise
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Person Specification: Knowledge & Experience

Strategic Leadership: Proven experience in a management role where focus was on strategic outcomes.
Financial Acumen: Experience in budget management, financial forecasting, and successful income generation (grants/contracts).
Change Management: Ability to implement a "Theory of Change" and lead a team through organizational transitions.
Digital Proficiency: Strong ability to use technology and AI tools to increase organizational efficiency and report on impact.
Communication: Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to represent DRI to external partners and funders.

Any candidates interested in this position, will need to send a cv and a cover letter to training@driorg.com

The position needs to be filled before the end of May, requiring immediate incorporation.
Interviews will be held the 3rd week of May.