Advertised from 3 April 2026

Role

About Families First St Andrews

Families First has been proudly embedded in the local community since 2001. We exist to improve the lives of children and young people aged 5-16 years, and their families, across North East Fife by providing practical help, emotional support, and life changing opportunities. Through our therapeutic, person-centered and trauma informed support services, we walk alongside families facing challenges and adversities; helping them thrive.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and values driven Services Manager to lead our service team and help shape the next stage of our development. If you’re motivated by making a meaningful impact and inspiring others to do their best work, we would love to hear from you. The Services Manager plays a central leadership role at Families First. You will oversee the day to day delivery of our services, support a talented and dedicated team, and ensure we continue to provide safe, effective, and person centered support to the families who rely on us. This is a varied and rewarding post — perfect for someone who loves working with people, leading teams, and improving services for children, young people and families in a charity setting.

In addition to an awarding role, the successful candidate will receive

• An annual leave allowance of 36 days per annum, inclusive of public holidays.

• Additional long service leave, which is awarded after 7, 14 and 21 years’ service.

• Pension Scheme enrolment with a 5% employer contribution.

• External supervision offered to support you in your role.

Applicants should read the Job Description and Person Specification fully to ensure they have the skills to fulfil the role.

This post is a regulated role for both children and adults and thus subject to a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) criminal background check.

Application notes

All applications are electronic and form part of the recruitment process. CVs are not accepted.

For an application pack please click the following link to our website, https://familiesfirststandrews.org.uk/vacancies/

If you have any informal queries, or would like to discuss the role further, please contact our CEO, Gemma Nicolson, ceo@familiesfirststandrews.org.uk

Closing Date for applications: Completed application forms should be emailed to officemanager@familiesfirststandrews.org.uk by Midnight on Sunday 26th April 2026.

Interview date: Please note that you will need to keep Wednesday 6th May available should you be invited for interview. Interviews are intended to take place in person in St Andrews.

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