Vacancy Reference: BfN2027/24
Job Title: Service Manager (Souhtwark)
Salary: £18.50 per hour
Number of Posts: 1
Type of Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/2027
Start Date: 1st November 2026
Hours of Work: 18 per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Wednesday
Work Location: Southwark and Home
Responsible to: Programme Manager
Closing Date: 13/10/2026
Proposed Interview Date: 21st October, online
Job Information: The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) is commissioned by Southwark Council to provide a breastfeeding peer support service. We are looking for passionate and motivated Service Manager to lead and develop the breastfeeding peer support service, take responsibility for maintaining good working relationships with local NHS, council and third sector partners and ensure that all reporting obligations are met. The post holder will be both able to work independently and a team player, working closely with colleagues, local health teams, key partners and stakeholders. The postholder will manage the team of peer supporters, ensure compliance with organisational and local policy, monitor feedback from families, produce and present quarterly reports, and lead on promoting the service, raising knowledge and awareness of Peer Support in Southwark by making every contact with families, local volunteers, other key partners and services count by using social media and communication tools.
How to apply:
If you are interested in being considered for this position please complete an application form and send this as a word document to recruitment@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk.
We do not accept application forms that we believe to have been completed using AI .
If you have any questions about the job roles or the application process, please email recruitment@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or phone our HR team on 0844 412 0995