Deputy Head of Babyzone - Wigan

<p><strong>Reports to:</strong> Head of Babyzone Wigan   <br><strong>Salary</strong><strong>:</strong> £30,000 pro-rata <br><strong>Hours:</strong> 1.5 days per week (term-time only) to include delivery day on Fridays (8:15am – 3:15pm)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Wigan Youth Zone (WN1 1RU) for delivery day + remote working </p> <p><u> </u></p> <h2><strong><u>The Role</u></strong></h2> <p>Babyzone Wigan is a thriving early-years initiative supporting families with children aged 0–5 years. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on and collaborative Deputy Head to help lead the growth and day-to-day delivery of the programme.</p> <p>Working at the heart of our community offer, you will support the Head of Babyzone Wigan in shaping high-quality sessions, strengthening family engagement, and ensuring that our work consistently reflects Babyzone’s inclusive, evidence-informed approach.</p> <p>You will play a key role in:</p> <ul> <li>Supporting strategic planning and operational oversight </li> <li>Coordinating and motivating a small, high-performing team</li> <li>Maintaining excellent safeguarding practice </li> <li>Building strong partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders</li> <li>Contributing to clear, impactful reporting for funders and leadership </li> </ul> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership role that makes a tangible difference for families, helping ensure every parent and carer has access to the warm, responsive, and supportive environment they need to help their child thrive.</p> <h2><strong><u>Key responsibilities</u></strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><strong>Leadership and Team Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recruit and manage a high calibre and motivated Babyzone team, ensuring they consistently demonstrate the high standards of service, conscientiousness and transparency you set.</li> <li>Act as the main point of contact for operational problem-solving risk management and safeguarding.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with all Babyzone staff, trustees and partners</li> <li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders such as the council, other charities, and the local WOW World Group delivery team. </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Delivery and operations</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Develop and refine the Wigan Babyzone offer so that it meets national standards while