We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the skills and ability to lead the Mental Health and Substance Use Team. Applicants should have demonstrable management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide leadership across DVVA’s Mental Health and Substance Use Service.

The successful candidate will play a central role in the leadership, development, and delivery of the service, including the management and support of staff, partnership working, service planning, performance monitoring, and reporting on outcomes and impact. They will work closely with colleagues, commissioners, and partner organisations to support effective service delivery and sustainability.

The postholder will be able to demonstrate meaningful approaches to engagement, participation, and co-production, ensuring that people with lived and living experience of mental health and substance use, alongside third sector organisations and communities, are involved in influencing how services are planned, delivered, monitored, and improved.

The role includes building effective relationships across partnerships and services, supporting accessible engagement, reducing barriers to participation, and ensuring that people’s views, experiences, and feedback inform decision-making and service development.