About the role
As Interim Head of Operations, you’ll work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to ensure the charity continues to deliver high-quality, well-governed services. This is a strategic role with a strong delivery element.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Line managing a team of 5 incl. Operational Project Managers
* Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing advice, expertise and assurance across the organisation
* Leading operational delivery including HR, budgets, compliance, and internal processes
* Supporting the successful delivery of existing services while implementing new ideas and initiatives
About you
We’re looking for an operationally confident leader with a strategic mindset and a practical, compassionate approach to leadership.
You’ll bring:
* Experience leading operations in a charity or public sector setting
* A sound understanding of safeguarding and risk management
* Strong line management and team development skills
* Experience working with or managing volunteers
* The ability to lead through change and embed new ways of working effectively
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team with a strong sense of purpose and impact.
To apply please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step.
Please note, as this is an interim role, we’ll be recruiting on a rolling basis. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.
If a rolling deadline disadvantages you in any way, please get in touch with Ellen and she’ll do her very best to ensure you don’t miss out.
Deadline: 9am Wednesday 6th August
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.