Head of Operations (Maternity Cover - 12 months)
We have an exciting opportunity to work within the senior leadership team at Bristol City Robins Foundation, leading and managing our internal operations.
* Do you have experience working at a senior and strategic level?
* Can you use data to inform and implement effective and efficient internal business processes?
* Are you a forward-thinking leader committed to advancing the organisation’s strategic objectives through effective operations?
If so, we would like to talk to you…
Bristol City Robins Foundation is a registered charity that strives to make a positive difference through sports and learning. We recognise our positive impact on the community and continually seek to develop and expand our reach.
The Head of Operations is vital in shaping the organisation’s approach to internal operations, which includes data capture, governance, regulatory audits, policy, process, and risk management.
This position is designed to drive innovation and efficiency across the organisation to ensure we meet our charitable objectives.
Your Main Responsibilities:
1. Play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team, specialising in internal operations.
2. Lead on regulatory audits such as the PLCF/EFLITC Capability Code of Practice.
3. Ensure the charity delivers best practices across the charity’s operations through policy, efficient processes and standards that align with the overall strategy.
4. Ensure compliance with charity governance standards and legal requirements.
5. Ensure the charity's monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and fit for purpose, and capture the data required to report against the foundation strategy.
6. Line management of the HR & Office Manager, DSO, and Administrators.
7. Oversee the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organisation.
8. Report on operational performance, amending and adapting processes where improvements can be made to support a culture of continuous improvement.
9. Identify new operational risks and mitigations and report on their status and the existing operational risks as part of the charity’s wider risk management strategy and planning, including quality assurance.
You will have:
* The ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving project and department-wide goals.
* The ability to identify good practices and have the capability to monitor and benchmark performance.
* A creative mindset to solve problems and maximise efficiency.
* The capability to analyse and understand information through qualitative and quantitative data/information.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with the community, staff, and stakeholders/partners.
* Flexibility to navigate the evolving landscape of the charity sector.
Safeguarding Statement:
Bristol City Robins Foundation is committed to safeguarding children's and young people's welfare and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists; as such, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions, including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS, should be declared.
Equality Statement:
The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment to equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description. The candidate must also promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 3 years of employment, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days).
* A flexible working environment with generous planning, preparation, and admin time in your timetable.
* Generous continuous personal development budget.
* 2 x BCFC and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games.
* Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone).
* The opportunity to be part of an incredible journey.
Notes:
MATERNITY COVER 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT. This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week). The candidate must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
To apply, YOU MUST complete the Application form (CVs alone will not be considered) found at the bottom of the vacancy and apply through Breathe. Closing date for applications: Friday, 12th January 2025. We would be looking for the successful candidate to start in February 2025.
Job Types: Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £42,118 - £45,432 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/1/2025
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