Deputy Head of Operations

Vauxhall, Greater London (On-site)
£43,258 per year
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Deputy Head of Operations

Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Hybrid (40% office-based after probation)
Full-time (35 hours)
Permanent
£43,258
Start: ASAP

 

Lead services that support victims of stalking and abuse

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is looking for a Deputy Head of Operations to provide senior leadership across our services, ensuring high-quality, safe and effective support for victims.

This is a key role within our Operations team, responsible for driving performance, supporting managers, and ensuring our services directly supports victims of stalking, maintains high quality impact standards, meets safeguarding standards, remains inclusive and delivers funder requirements.

 

About the role

You will:

  • Lead operational delivery across multiple services
  • Line manage senior managers, supporting performance and development
  • Oversee service performance, quality assurance and safeguarding
  • Use data and insight to identify risks and drive improvements
  • Represent services confidently with funders and partners
  • Support the mobilisation of new services and organisational change

 

About you

You will bring:

  • Significant experience in senior operational management within a safeguarding or victim support setting
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk and trauma-informed practice
  • Experience managing services against KPIs, contracts or funder targets
  • Confidence leading managers and overseeing multi-service delivery
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Desirable:

  • Experience in stalking, domestic abuse or VAWG services
  • Charity or commissioned service experience

Why join us

  • Make a real difference to people experiencing stalking and abuse
  • Join a collaborative, mission-driven organisation
  • Play a key role in shaping and improving services

 

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the person specification.

Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement

Application resources
Organisation
Suzy Lamplugh Trust View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50

To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment

Posted on: 30 March 2026
Closing date: 27 April 2026 at 12:00
Tags: Advocacy, Delivery, Domestic Violence / Abuse, Helpline, Justice, Safeguarding, Victim Support, Women's Rights

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