Head of Operations

3 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom NFP PEOPLE Full time

Head of Operations

We’re looking for a Head of Operations to support the ongoing growth and development of an exciting charitable organisation.

Position: Head of Operations

Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel to meetings and events (travelling expenses and subsistence paid)

Hours: Part-time: 0.6FTE – 08.FTE

Contract: 2-year fixed-term contract

Salary: Up to £43,000 pro-rata depending on experience

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 4th October

About the role:

We are seeking a Head of Operations to work with the CEO and senior leadership team to manage a broad scope of operational functions, including workplace governance, people management, digital support, data and risk management. The Head of Operations will be a collaborative and hands-on professional with project and people management skills, a track record of operational change management, and the ability to inspire colleagues in new ways of working that ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the Foundation - driving system, quality and process improvements.

Key areas of responsibility include:

 

  • Working with the CEO to deliver effective day-to-day operations for the organisation, managing the Operational Excellence Workstream and our approach to Quality.
  • Oversee HR, culture and people function, including recruitment, retention, performance evaluation, employee learning & development, working with our external HR advisors when required.
  • Promote a culture of equity, inclusion and collaboration, nurturing a positive and supportive environment for all.
  • Embed cross-team working, building key relationships and highlighting synergies across our working practices to deliver efficiencies and improvements.
  • Oversee compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, ensuring all policies are current and regularly reviewed, including annual review by trustees (e.g. GDPR, Charities Commission) and manage our Complaints process.
  • Lead on the management and implementation of safeguarding - ensuring appropriate policies, training and guidance are regularly reviewed.
  • Support the CEO in maintaining strong governance and adherence to best practices in charity governance and reporting, including keeping the risk register up to date and progressing actions.
  • Produce management reports for the CEO and Trustees as required, supporting the Annual Report & Accounts production and Board of Trustees administration.
  • Oversee cyber security and coordinate IT support services, including the Foundation’s IT and digital platforms – maintaining licenses, agreements and contracts.

 

Essential knowledge, skills & experience include:

 

  • Previous experience in a Senior Operations management role, preferably in a charity or not-for-profit setting
  • Strong leadership qualities to lead operations and fulfil an executive function
  • Reliable with a high level of discretion and integrity – able to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
  • Excellent IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office 365. Skilled in using workplace systems including Teams and SharePoint
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience of managing compliance and risk, including safeguarding and GDPR – able to identify and respond to organisational risks
  • Exceptional people management and coaching skills with experience of managing HR and L&D functions
  • Excellent project management and organisational skills, able to multi-task with attention to detail
  • Demonstrable commitment to ED&I, and actioning this through an inclusive culture and positive working practices
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Risk management: able to identify and manage organisational risks and operational issues

 

About the organisation:

The Employer is a UK charity that helps people rebuild their lives after gambling harm. The foundation's programs focus on:

 

  • Restoring mental, physical and emotional wellbeing
  • Overcoming isolation and reconnecting with a healthier support network
  • Rediscovering confidence and self-belief
  • Identifying practical coping strategies

 

The foundation's programs are free and include support from Recovery Coaches who have their own lived experience of gambling harm. The programs help people build stronger, more holistic recovery capital, in order to sustain a positive recovery with reduced vulnerability to relapse

How to apply

Send your CV and a cover letter before the closing date. Your letter should explain your skills and interests and what you would bring to the role. Please explain why you are motivated to apply for this role, applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Diversity, Inclusion and Safeguarding

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive culture. We understand the importance of incorporating all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We aspire to increase the diversity of our team, and we encourage candidates with a range of work and life experiences to apply, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We believe everyone should feel safe in their working environment and be supported to achieve their potential. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check and be subject to satisfactory references and online checks, but experience with the CJS is not an automatic barrier to joining our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Director of Operations, Operations Director, Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Regional Operations Director, Multi-site Manager, Multi-site Director, Senior Operations Manager, and Senior Operations Director.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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