Head of Special Operations Leadership

3 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Trust Resilience team as Head of Special Operations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Resilience, the Head of Special Operations is accountable for the leadership, management, development, and strategic direction of Special Operations.

Main Duties of the Job

The Head of Special Operations will be responsible for the leadership, management, development, and direction of all Trust special operations response capabilities, ensuring they are delivered and maintained in line with local, regional, and national requirements. The post holder will provide visible and empowering leadership to both operational staff and their supporting management team along with the wider command structures.

The Head of Special Operations will build and maintain effective partnerships with other emergency service partners at local, regional, and national levels while also maintaining effective relationships with the wider health community. The post holder will also be required to undertake on-call duties as a National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO).

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and implementation of Special Operations policies and procedures
  • Manage and develop a team of operational staff and management team members
  • Build and maintain effective partnerships with other emergency service partners
  • Provide visible and empowering leadership to operational staff and management team members
  • Undertake on-call duties as a National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO)
Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and a postgraduate diploma in Management Studies or equivalent specialized experience. The candidate will also hold a National Interagency Liaison Officer (NILO) qualification and be a qualified State Registered Paramedic. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high levels of interpersonal skills, and management, motivation, and team leadership skills are also essential.

The candidate will also have knowledge and experience in HR policies and procedures, working together, and demonstrating collaborative and inclusive working. Evidence of continuous personal and career development is also required. Experience of managing a service line budget is also desirable.



  • Manchester, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust Resilience team as Head of Special Operations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Resilience, the Head of Special Operations is accountable for the leadership, management, development and strategic direction of Special Operations. The Head of Special Operations will encompass responsibility for its...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Trust Resilience team as Head of Special Operations. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Resilience, the Head of Special Operations is accountable for the leadership, management, development and strategic direction of Special Operations.The Head of Special Operations will encompass responsibility...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Job OverviewThe North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Head of Special Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development and implementation of our Special Operations strategy.Main Duties of the JobThe successful candidate will be...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Job OverviewThe North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Head of Special Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development and implementation of our Special Operations strategy.Main Duties of the JobThe successful candidate will be...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Reporting to the Head of Legal or Group Head of Legal Services, as appropriate, and working under their own initiative at a senior level, the Associate Head will: Assist with leading the management and provision of expert legal advice across all sites for the designated Speciality Team. Be responsible for ensuring staff across all services and sites are...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

    The Head of Centre Operations will drive both operational leadership and delivery of the research strategy and portfolio of the MCRC. They will be responsible for the strategic management, research development, stakeholder management, business engagement and commercialisation activities in order to maximise the research opportunities and impact for the MCRC...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

    Purpose of the Role: We are looking for a Head of Centre Operations with the drive and capability to deliver operational leadership and the research strategy and portfolio of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre (MCRC). With responsibility for a broad portfolio, you will need excellent strategic management skills to ensure the research opportunities...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Full time

    Director of Special Operations Job OverviewWe are in search of a Director of Special Operations to become a vital part of our Trust Resilience team. This position, reporting to the Assistant Director of Resilience, entails overseeing, managing, and enhancing our Special Operations sector while offering strategic guidance.Key Responsibilities:Oversee and...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Aon Full time

    Head of Office OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Commercial Risk - Corporate team in Manchester as Head of Office.Key Responsibilities:Implement the Regional and National Strategy at branch levelDevelop and agree the branch business plan with the Regional Director and Head of OperationsBuild and maintain a...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Aon Full time

    Head of Office OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our Commercial Risk - Corporate team in Manchester as Head of Office.Key Responsibilities:Implement the Regional and National Strategy at branch levelDevelop and agree the branch business plan with the Regional Director and Head of OperationsBuild and maintain a...

  • Head of Operations

    4 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Care and Community ltd Full time

    Care & Community Ltd are currently recruiting a Head of Operations to cover our services supporting 16-18-year-old care leavers in embracing their independence and developing key life skills after leaving the care system in a supportive, nurturing environment. The Head of Operations will take a proactive leadership role to strengthen and enhance models of...

  • Head of Estates

    3 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Consensus Head Office Full time

    **At Consensus we love what we do - supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. If you are as passionate as we are about helping people to lead and enjoy their lives and you want to make a difference every day, then this may be the job for you. We are an award winning team and we are looking for people with a big heart and who...

  • Head of Operations

    3 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom HSB Full time

    Head of OperationsAre you looking for an exciting new challenge? We are currently recruting for a Head of Operations for our Engineering Business. As part of your role you will work collaboratively as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Operations ensures the efficient, effective and integrated delivery of our Engineering services throughout the...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Kratos Search Full time

    Job DescriptionHead of SalesAs a key member of the Kratos Search team, the Head of Sales will be responsible for leading our sales efforts and driving revenue growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to join our team and make a significant impact.Key Responsibilities:Lead a team of sales professionals to achieve sales targets...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Kratos Search Full time

    Job DescriptionHead of SalesAs a key member of the Kratos Search team, the Head of Sales will be responsible for leading our sales efforts and driving revenue growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned sales professional to join our team and make a significant impact.Key Responsibilities:Lead a team of sales professionals to achieve sales targets...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Assistant to provide proactive, confidential, and high-level administrative support to the Vice Dean and Head of School (HoS) and Director of School Operations (DoSO) at The University of Manchester.The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the School calendar of...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

    We wish to recruit an individual to provide proactive confidential, high level Executive Assistant, administrative and project support to the Vice Dean and Head of School (HoS) and Head of School Operations (HoSO), which includes acting as the primary point of contact for the school Office. They will additionally provide administrative support to the School...

  • Head of Operations

    3 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Rowan Recruitment Limited Full time

    Our client, an innovative and dynamic, manufacturing business is looking for a Head of Operations, who will report to the Managing Director and take responsibility for leading manufacturing and logistics. The business is people centric and committed to the highest standards of quality, service and support to its customers and is growing, with a turnover...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom GBS Global Applied Knowledge Full time

    Main ResponsibilitiesThe Head of the Provosts Office will provide leadership and day-to-day management of the Provosts Office, in line with the strategic objectives set by GBS. This will involve ensuring that appropriate management and administrative systems are in place, which enable the effective flow of information between the Provosts Office and other...

  • Head of Operations

    6 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...