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We’re looking for a dynamic and experienced Therapy Service Manager (Job Share) to co-lead our passionate therapy team at Headway East London. The Therapy Service Manager is responsible for leading the therapy team to plan and deliver an excellent service which empowers our community of brain injury survivors. This role is a job share and covers the following aspects of the Headway East London Therapy Service: Enfield Brain Injury Service (Enfield) and our Hackney-based Day Service.

As Therapy Service Manager, you will lead the delivery of therapy services within both the Day Service and Enfield, ensuring high standards, consistency, and a strong sense of purpose across the team. You will play a vital role in the growth and development of the therapy offer across all of Headway East London, working closely with your job share partner and the Director of Services (Clinical Lead) to shape and expand our provision.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with strong clinical leadership and strategic planning skills to help shape the future of our therapy services.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is 9:00 am, Friday 05 September 2025.

Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 08 September 2025.

Please submit your Application Form and voluntary Diversity Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

If you would like further information about the role and Headway East London, please email info@headwayeastlondon.org or call 020 7749 7790.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a distinctive and values-driven organisation.

The Chair of Headway East London plays a crucial role in providing inclusive leadership and clear direction to the Board of Trustees. They will support the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities for the charity’s ambitious strategy and governance and ensure the effective working of the Board as a collective.

How to Apply

The deadline to apply is 9:00 am, Tuesday 02 September 2025.

Interviews will be held in September 2025. When submitting your application, please let us know of any dates in September you are not available for interview.

Please lease submit your CV (including two referees) , a covering letter and the voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@headwayeastlondon.org.

If you would like further information about the role and Headway East London, please email Sarah Lantsbury, Chief Executive Sarah.lantsbury@headwayeastlondon.org  or call 020 7749 7790.

We are looking for volunteers!

Volunteers are a big part of our community. They work alongside our team, spend time with our members and get involved in art, cooking, music and gardening.

About a third of our volunteers have a brain injury and bring valuable understanding and experiences to the role. Others are looking for a relaxed environment to socialise or are interested in learning more about brain injury and the complexities of living with a disability.

Whether it’s visiting our centre in Hackney once a week or getting involved in our events, there are plenty of ways to join our community.

To find out more, download our Volunteer Information Pack.

How to Apply:

Please read our Information Pack and fill out the Application Form.

If you have any questions, of if you are a student interested in a Work Experience, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.

Find out more about our Community Support Work service here: Community Support Work – Headway East London.

We are excited to offer Work Experience opportunities for students 16 years old and older.

The Work Experience will take place over two weeks, Monday to Friday, from 10am to 3pm. 

You will be based at our main centre in Haggerston, where we provide a range of services for people living with brain injury.

You will get the opportunity to join our projects, support our members, take part in fun and our creative activities and learn about brain injury.

How to apply:

Please fill out the Work Experience Application Form. We will then contact you to agree on a start date. Please note that we accept applications starting from September 2025.

If you have any questions about the Work Experience, or if you work for a school, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Katya at katya.goloubeva@headwayeastlondon.org.