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Director of Delivery

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M18 7LL

Salary

£52,413 - £54,495 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Harris Hill is partnering with Salford CVS to find a Director of Delivery, offering a salary between £52,413 and £54,495 per annum.
  • This predominantly office-based role is located in Eccles, Salford, and focuses on delivering impactful projects for the community.
  • Candidates should have significant experience in managing complex programmes and contracts, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of compliance areas such as GDPR and safeguarding is essential, along with a commitment to making a difference in Salford.
  • The application deadline is October 1, 2025, and interested candidates should send their CVs to Lizzy Clark at Harris Hill.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Salford CVS in their search for a Director of Delivery.

Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 per annum
Location: Eccles, Salford (predominantly office-based)

Make a difference in Salford

Salford CVS has been supporting local people and communities since 1919. As the city-wide infrastructure body for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, they are passionate about creating a fairer, healthier, and more connected Salford.

They’re now looking for a Director of Delivery to join their Senior Management Team and play a key role in ensuring their projects and programmes deliver meaningful impact across the city.

About the Role

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of programmes. You will:

  • Lead and support Programme Managers and delivery teams.
  • Ensure projects meet funder requirements, deliver outcomes, and demonstrate impact.
  • Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting systems.
  • Manage budgets and contracts, ensuring compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety.
  • Build strong partnerships with public sector bodies, funders, and community organisations.
  • Deputise for the Chief Executive when required.

You’ll be joining a values-led organisation with nearly 50 staff and over 1,000 member organisations. Together, they champion the VCSE sector, influence local and regional policy, and deliver programmes that support volunteering, health, skills, and community wellbeing.

About You

We’re looking for a confident and experienced leader who can balance strategic oversight with hands-on operational management. You’ll need to bring:

  • Significant experience of managing complex programmes and contracts.
  • Strong line management and staff development skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building ability.
  • A track record of performance management, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of compliance areas (safeguarding, GDPR, H&S).
  • A collaborative, solutions-focused and values-driven approach.

Experience in the VCSE sector is desirable, but more important is your commitment to the mission: making a difference in Salford.

Join Salford CVS and help shape the future of communities across Salford.

For the full application pack and to schedule a call for more information, please send your CV to  Lizzy Clark at Harris Hill: lizzy.clark@harrishill.co.uk

Deadline: 1st October 2025

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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