Ex-Offender Centre Manager

Are you ready to lead a unique project supporting ex-offenders in Luton?


You will be managing a vibrant community hub, designed as a safe and welcoming space where ex-offenders can access vital support. This hub provides:

• An onsite gym
• Music studios
• Arts & crafts areas
• Weekly “Doughnut and Debate” clubs (where the week’s news is discussed over doughnuts)
• Cooked breakfasts, with clients encouraged to get involved

You’ll oversee a dedicated team providing 1:1 support to help clients:

• Access housing and benefits
• Register with a GP and dentist
• Find training opportunities
• Receive light-touch employment support
• Develop essential life skills like budgeting, cooking, and wellness

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day operations and team performance
• Overseeing safeguarding and referrals processes
• Building strong relationships with partners
• Supporting and developing your team

To succeed in this role, you’ll need experience managing teams delivering similar services, ideally in criminal justice or working with vulnerable groups. You may have worked as a probation manager, supported housing manager, service manager, custody manager, or in a related role.

Please apply via this advert – we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, use the “Send Us A Message” form on the Red 5 People website, and we’ll ensure a real person gets in touch. For more details, feel free to call the office and ask for James (contact details on the Red 5 People website).