Talent Scout

About Standing Tall

Standing Tall is a pioneering not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing homelessness by supporting individuals to secure stable employment and safe housing. Our success is evident as 80% of those we assist remain off the streets and maintain their jobs a year later. Our mission currently spans multiple cities including Birmingham, London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham, Derby, and Glasgow.

Role Overview

Based in Birmingham, this full-time role involves hybrid work with some local travel. You will be responsible for leading Standing Tall’s initiatives within Birmingham, ensuring the delivery of impactful services to individuals overcoming homelessness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and support for individuals affected by homelessness over a twelve-month period, facilitating their placement into sustainable employment and safe housing.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with local businesses willing to employ people recovering from homelessness.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteer hosts ('Amici Hosts') who offer safe accommodations to our clients.
• Manage all Standing Tall operations and activities within the Birmingham area.

Candidate Profile

• Strong dedication to social justice with a heartfelt desire to empower individuals to realize their potential.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence to effectively understand and assess client motivations.
• Committed to delivering high-quality services with meticulous attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable with a strong personal identity, capable of modifying approaches to achieve desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to collaborate effectively and achieve optimal results.
• Financially savvy, able to monitor budgets and comprehend the financial impacts related to service delivery.
• Commercially minded with the aptitude to identify opportunities, secure partnerships, and foster financial sustainability.

Additional Information

• Salary: £30,000 per annum plus benefits
• Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Application deadline: 5 pm, Thursday 20th August 2026
• Assessment Day: Friday 28th August 2026, 9:30 am – 4 pm (Central Birmingham)
• Shortlisted candidates will be notified on Friday 21st August 2026
• Standing Tall is devoted to inclusive recruitment and accommodates accessibility needs upon request.
• Note: No agencies. Feedback or alternate assessment dates will not be provided due to organizational capacity.