_{12th November, 2026}

Recovery Communities Manager
  
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire (countywide travel required)
Salary: £31,365 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
  
We are recruiting a Recovery Communities Manager to lead an exciting new Hampshire-wide programme, developing and strengthening Recovery Communities and creating opportunities for people affected by substance use to connect, contribute and thrive.

You will play a key role in building a network of recovery-focused communities, developing Recovery Ambassadors and ensuring lived experience is at the heart of everything the service delivers.

The Role
As Recovery Communities Manager, you will:

• Lead the development and growth of Recovery Communities across Hampshire.
• Recruit, train and develop Recovery Ambassadors, volunteers and peer leaders.
• Empower people with lived experience to influence service development and decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with local communities, employers and partner organisations.
• Lead countywide stigma-reduction campaigns and promote positive understanding of recovery.
• Develop opportunities for people in recovery to build confidence, skills and leadership.
• Oversee service delivery, staff management, safeguarding, quality assurance and performance.

About You
We are looking for someone who:

• Has personal lived experience of recovery from substance use and can use this positively and professionally within a leadership role.
• Has experience developing community-based projects, services or initiatives.
• Understands recovery-oriented practice and the importance of peer-led support.
• Has experience supporting, developing or managing volunteers, peers or people with lived experience.
• Is confident building partnerships across voluntary, community and statutory organisations.
• Has strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is passionate about challenging stigma and creating inclusive, recovery-friendly communities.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Business insurance.
• Willingness to travel regularly across Hampshire and occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on an exciting new programme, shape recovery communities across Hampshire and ensure the voices of people with lived experience are heard, valued and empowered.

If you are passionate about recovery, community development and making a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you!
  
To apply for this role please submit your CV via this job site or contact Cali Webb on 0117 923 9100 for more information.

Apply For Job