The vacancy

Are you driven by purpose, partnership, and the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of veterans and the wider Armed Forces community? The Southeast VALOUR Network is looking for an inspiring leader to take the helm and shape the future of our support services across the region.

About the Role

This is a 3 year contract and as the Network Lead, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the Southeast VALOUR Network — a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary programme designed to provide high‑quality, employment‑led support to those who have served and their families.

You will oversee the VALOUR Recognised Centre in Aylesford and its spoke hubs as well as being responsible for liaising with other VALOUR recognised centres in the region ensuring each site delivers consistent, impactful, and person‑centred support. This is a role for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Lead

• The strategic and operational delivery of the Southeast VALOUR Network
• A multi‑disciplinary team providing employment, wellbeing, and community support
• High‑quality service standards across the Aylesford centre and spoke hubs
• Strong partnerships with employers, charities, local authorities, and Armed Forces organisations
• Continuous improvement, ensuring services remain responsive, inclusive, and evidence‑led

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership experience in multi‑site or multi‑disciplinary service delivery
• A passion for supporting veterans and the Armed Forces community
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• A commitment to high‑quality, employment‑focused outcomes
• The confidence to drive innovation and shape a growing regional network

Why Join Us

This is more than a leadership role — it’s an opportunity to build a legacy of support for those who have served. You’ll join a committed, values‑driven organisation where your ideas, energy, and expertise will directly improve lives.

The company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is a national charity that has been helping those in need for over 100 years, providing support to the Armed Forces community, those with disabilities and those who have found themselves unemployed.

Each [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] division offers a service to help veterans live an independent life with whatever support they require resulting in the successful delivery of a full-care pathway on-site to help veterans of any age or background from across the three services.

We welcome applications from veterans and people with disabilities. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are proud to pay the Real Living Wage.

Benefits

• Competitive Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site Café