Assistant Operations Manager – Youth Services

NCVS in the centre of Nottingham, with travel to other sites when necessary

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week to include evenings and weekends when necessary

£35,000 - £37,000 per annum

Do you possess business acumen coupled with a passion for seeing young people achieve their full potential? Could you lead, manage and engage a team to provide excellent services?

Our service users and staff team need your knowledge and experience. Do you possess the ability and desire to “roll up your sleeves” and get involved with the day to day activities across the department? Are you a strong people manager with experience in recruitment, training and managing performance? Do you have what it takes to lead our Youth Services Team across Nottinghamshire YMCA, YMCA Newark and Sherwood, and YMCA Goole, The Youth Zone Charity and Street Pastors? We’d love to hear from you.

Our Youth Service Team provide youth programmes, outdoor education, digital media and arts programmes, as well as school enrichment and NEET programmes in the Nottingham, Goole, and Newark areas. We provide a quality assurance service to Youth Service provisions in line with Department of Education Regulations and OFSTED Guidelines.

In this exciting new development in this new role as Assistant Operations Manager, you will support our Operations Manager to manage and directly deliver youth work to a range of young people, developing positive relationships with diverse communities, funders and commissioning bodies, whilst managing complex budgets.

An in-depth understanding of safeguarding is essential. You will have a minimum Level 3 or Diploma Youth Work qualification, and you will also be an excellent communicator which will enable you to relate and engage with our young people. It is essential that you have your own transport and a full driving licence, as you will need to travel between sites

If you are ready to use your expertise and skills to help young people in Nottingham, apply today.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (which we will pay for) and registration with the DBS Update Service.

If you want to join us on the next step of our journey please visit our website to download and application form.

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s unless accompanied by a standard application form.

Closing date: Monday 1st February 2021.

Interviews to be held: As soon as possible after the closing date.

Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to promoting diversity and practicing equality of opportunity

Nottinghamshire YMCA is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults

Circa £55,000 per annum

Permanent

Currently working from home

Unicef ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

The People team plays a critical role in Unicef UK achieving its mission and vision. We do this by providing systems, processes and interventions that are aligned to the strategy and that enable the organisation to fulfil its potential.  

As Head of People Experience (HR Operations), you will be responsible for our people experience, ensuring that the current and future needs of internal and external customers are met. You will oversee recruitment administration, onboarding, legal compliance, payroll, data and reporting, and other general People related activities within the team.

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced manager, able to motivate and inspire a small team to deliver exceptional work under pressure.  We are looking for strong operational experience of managing HR processes and systems, as well as practical experience of an insight-led approach to HR decision-making.  You will have strong financial management skills as well a good understanding of HR related compliance.

As the People team continues our journey of transformation, this is a great opportunity to play a central role in enhancing the service and value we provide at Unicef UK.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 1 February 2021.

First Interview date: Monday, 15 February and Tuesday, 16 February 2021 via video conferencing.

We are normally based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London but while our office is closed, this role will work from home or from wherever makes you happy.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at Unicef UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

Unicef UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

We’re looking for a technical wiz to manage our IT, data, and premises, supporting our sustainability and making sure everyone at Women’s Aid can work effectively.

Ensuring effective management of IT, data, and premises to support the charity’s sustainability. Responsible for software, hardware, data protection, contract management, Health and Safety and Occupational Health. Management of Office Support Assistant.

Reports to: Executive Director
Location: UK (temporarily remote)
Hours: F/T, Perm, 35 hours per week
Salary and Benefits: £86,118 per annum
Closing Date: 31 January 2021

The Position

If you want to challenge yourself, work hard and make a real difference in the world, we might just have the role for you! 

We invite you to help lead us through an exciting period of growth and development. You'll join us at a key moment in our history, and take us into a dynamic future.

This is a unique chance for a finance orientated, senior manager from the not-for-profit sector with international experience, to head up the finance and operations department for our high-impact organisation.

The primary responsibility of the Director of Finance and Operations is to ensure  the successful financial and operational performance of the organisation through close partnership with the Executive Director and Director of Member Engagement.

You will have outstanding management and leadership skills, with extensive experience to engage and motivate a diverse, decentralised team to fulfil their potential. It is essential that you have a strong understanding of the operational requirements placed upon international Charities based in the UK, including managing grants and sub grants. You need to be able to explain complex financial data and concepts clearly and succinctly to non finance professionals.

You will be able to think creatively, and have the analytical skills and judgement, combined with strong communication skills to take and implement strategic decisions in a complex and fast paced environment. You will have a professional financial qualification and experience of supporting a small Charity transition into a medium sized organisation.

In addition, you'll bring a thorough working knowledge of charity finance and governance, HR and fundraising to your role. You'll draw on all your creativity and energy to achieve maximum success and sustainability in a role where you have the opportunity to apply your skills to make a difference. We look forward to hearing from you -and offering a warm welcome from our lively and diverse team.

Diversity and Inclusion

PWYP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a strong, and diverse workforce.

Could you be Settle’s Operations Manager? This is a new role for a small but impactful charity and will be key to our future success and ability to deliver high quality, essential services to our community.

About Us

Settle is an award-winning charity that supports vulnerable young people moving into their first home. Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness by equipping young people with the life skills and confidence they need to thrive.

About the role

Due to recent expansion, we are now looking for the right person to help lead the next phase of our development as Operations Manager. This is a new role and will be key to our future success and ability to deliver high quality, essential services to our community. You will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the charity, overseeing the operational and financial management aspects of Settle. You will work with the team to help build on the success of Settle’s first 5 years and report directly to our CEO.

You will have understanding, and experience, of the business and operational skills needed to meet the needs of a growing, fast paced charity. You will bring the ability to evaluate, adapt and create the effective and economical processes needed for Settle’s operations and culture to thrive, problem solving challenges where needed.

You will be a great organiser who does not shy away from a challenge. Flexible, enthusiastic and highly motivated, you will have great communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders. You will bring your professional excellence to all aspects of the role.

Key info

• Salary: £30-35k pro-rata depending on experience
• Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with a view to extend
• Location: Currently remote working with future work at our office in London Fields, Hackney
• Start Date: March 2021

Please read the full job description before applying (attached below).

Head of HR Operations
Ref: JAN20217225
Location: Flexible
Salary: £39,970 - £44,290 – Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave

As the leading conservation charity in the UK, the RSPB has an ambitious programme of work transforming its approach to saving nature.

Recognising that people are at the heart of delivering this we have an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven individual to join our HR and L&D Team.

Reporting to the Head of HR and Development you will be a strong leader with extensive experience in delivering results through people.

What the job is about?

The Head of HR Operations is a new role leading and managing the HR Operation function to deliver an employee focused approach where HR processes effectively support business needs and add value.

You will have full responsibility for all HR transactional services, resourcing and employee relations support leading 3 direct reports to deliver exceptional customer service through their teams.

Key deliverables will include 

• Creating and developing workforce policies and procedures that maintain the legal compliance of our management processes
• Developing the management of performance processes to ensure that the organisation benefits from high performance from all of its workforce
• Ensuring that all of our HR processes lead to accurate workforce data that supports the monthly payroll process
• Creating and communicating workforce data that allows the organisation to lead and make decisions based on relevant and up to date information
• Ensuring that our advertising and recruitment processes are inclusive and attract and retain the best possible workforce for the delivery of our strategy
• Delivering the best possible HR advice to all levels of leadership in the organisation
• Using your extensive knowledge of HR law to advise change leaders to create the most effective organisational change programmes
• Contributing to the development of the pay and reward strategy of the organisation to ensure that the workforce that is fairly paid
• Working closely with the Head of Learning & Organisational Development and Head of Business Planning to create an aligned leadership team that leads the overall HR & Development team to deliver our work plans
• Ensuring that all of our record keeping and data processing procedures comply with GDPR requirements
• Reviewing and updating our employment contracts and policies 
• Understanding the unique roles and responsibilities, strategic goals and delivery plans throughout the organisation to provide a proactive HR service

Essential skills and experience

• CIPD qualification or able to show equivalent ability through work experience
• Sound knowledge of HR Law to give professional advice
• Significant HR experience in an operational environment and experience of creating HR policy
• Knowledge of the RSPB and its mission
• Experience of leading and developing a team of specialists leading to high performance and a positive culture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present, influence and build partnerships both in and outside of the organisation
• Collaboration skills to build relationships, navigate politics and manage conflicts
• Project management skills and an understanding of project management frameworks to plan and manage risks, costs, and time in project delivery
• Experience of leading change
• Experience of setting standards and managing systems to provide HR business information

Closing date: 23:59, 1 February 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application.

No agencies please.

The post of CEO/Operations Manager will be central to the growth and development of Integration Support Servicesand will play a leading role in the promotion of positive policies and practices on issues relating to Migrants, Refugees and other BME groups.

Integration Support Services (ISS) is a small charity based in Harlow, West Essex which consists of a small team of paid staff and volunteers. The charity provides various services for the local community of migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and BME groups living in Essex and Hertfordshire. The examples of the services provided by ISS are English lessons for adults, social events, talking groups, immigration advice, women’s group, children’s Saturday club, hate crime report centre, etc.

The CEO/Operations Manager will have executive responsibility for the strategic development and management of the organization, the preparation and implementation of the ISS strategic plan as developed, and for the growth and expansion of the organisation, under the supervision of and with the support of the Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the Chair and the Board of Trustees/Directors, the CEO/Operations Officer will have overall responsibility for service delivery, advocacy, policy development and research programmes.

The Covid 19 pandemic caused the charity to move all its services online. Previously we had a predominantly face-to-face service delivery model. We are financially stable with good funder relationships.

Integration Support Services has a track record of good service delivery since it was founded by a group of migrant volunteers in 2007. This is due in no small part to the dedication and hard work of our staff and volunteers.

ISS board of trustees keenly anticipate the challenge of 2021 and beyond: we are looking for a Chief Executive who can share this challenge by planning strategically, delivering change, providing leadership and piloting us confidently through rapidly changing times. The board are confident that with the right leadership ISS will be able to overcome all difficulties and turbulent times in our way.

**DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED**

We are looking for someone to lead and deliver our operational systems – including finance and HR – at the heart of our growing organisation, to ensure team life flourishes and we make as much impact as possible. Could you be the person we are looking for?

Our vision is to see every child in need raised in a strong family. Kids Matter engages local churches to equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence and community, enabling their children to thrive.

As we grow the staff team from 10 staff to over 15 staff and 5 (paid) ambassadors in the next 12 months, we are looking for an experienced and highly competent individual, who is passionate about our vision, to enable this step change and subsequent growth to take place. Our new Operations Director, supported by our Operations Administrator, will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems (including finance, HR, admin and CRM), and will continue to nurture our people-focused culture which we describe as faithful, respectful, excellent, positive and ambitious.

Job title: Operations Director
Location: London (2-3 office-based days each week)
Salary range: £40,000
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 5 days (35 hours) per week
Team(s): Part of the Senior Leadership Team. Leader of the Operations Team.
Responsible to: Executive Director
Responsible for: Operations Administrator and Fundraising Lead

All applications must be committed to the basis of faith, vision and ethos of Kids Matter.

The post is subject to an Occupational Requirement
Kids Matter serves and supports clients within the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.

Equal Opportunities
We actively support and welcome integration of people from diverse ethnic backgrounds of varied experiences and skills set to help shape the work and the future of Kids Matter. We are particularly keen to receive applications from African and Afro Caribbean, Asian and other diverse ethnic communities.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete the attached application form and return to Phil Green ASAP.

If you have any questions about this role or would like an informal conversation, please email Phil Green (Associate: People and Growth).

Operations Director ( Maternity Cover) ( Female) * – Post STOPDA164

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Working Hours: 37 hrs

Salary: Up to £ 40,000 per annum

Contract : Maternity Cover Fixed Term Until 31st March 2022

Workers should be “violence free in their own lives.” Applicants are asked not to put themselves forward for selection if this is not the case.

Main Purpose and Scope of the job

 · To assume operational management responsibility for all aspects of Stop Domestic Abuse’s services including delivery of services, completion of monitoring and evaluation and identification of unmet/additional needs of clients.

· To support and line manage a team of managers.

· To develop and maintain a high-quality professional service. To ensure clients are supported with practical and emotional support including financial, legal, social, emotional, parenting, housing and further education through a client focussed support planning process.

· To ensure Health and Safety, Operational and Human Resources policies and procedures are up to date, fit for purpose and properly implemented.

· The role involves being a member of Stop Domestic Abuse Service’s Senior Management Team.

To ensure Stop Domestic Abuse continues to meet Women’s Aid’s national quality standards

Position in Organisation

Reports To: CEO

To deputise for the CEO and Business Support & Development Director

To provide cover for the Service Managers and Transformation Manager

Responsible For:Monitoring and reporting/staff management 

Budget Responsibilities: Budget planning, responsible for agreed budgets, authorise expenditure up to agreed limits  

Location Stop Domestic Abuse’s Services currently covers the whole of Hampshire and Portsmouth.  The post-holder will be based at more than one site. Headquarters are currently in Havant.

 To Apply visit our website : stopdomesticabuse then "about us" then "jobs" and download an application form and full job description equal opportunities form. When completed please email a completed application form to us direct .

 Closing date: Wednesday 3rd February 2021 at 5.30 pm.  Please note that if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.   

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close earlier. 

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.

The Lighthouse London a thriving charismatic church on Finchley Road, London NW3 is looking to recruit a Chief Operations Officer

1. Qualified accountant with management experience
2. A practicing Christian with a passion for the vision of the Lighthouse, and desire to improve its work and impact. 
3. Proven track record in linking financial information with business needs

The Lighthouse is looking for a finance and operations professional to be a proactive partner for the Senior Pastor, Chairman of The Lighthouse Community Trust, providing regular updates on the financial position and prospects and working with them on strategy and decision-making

Job Title: Head of Operations
Location: Holborn, Central London (remote working during COVID- 19 lockdown)
Salary: £60k- £67k per annum (depending on experience) plus benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full- time (37.5 hours per week)
Start date: As soon as possible.

The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c40 staff in total), using accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with, and in the interests of, patients and those who care for them. Most recently, ICNARC has been centrally involved in the response to COVID-19 through weekly reporting on admissions to, and outcomes from, intensive care and as the UK methods centre for the Chief Medical Officer endorsed REMAP-CAP trial which is currently recruiting in 120 centres in the UK.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Operations to join our Senior Management Team (SMT), to provide direct leadership to our operations team and to manage them to deliver a roadmap to better support ICNARC’s Audit, Research and Statistical activities.

The successful candidate will be a confident and resilient senior manager who possesses strong people management skills and an ability to coach, manage and develop high performing teams.

What you’ll be doing

As Head of Operations you will lead on all aspects of operations management in support of ICNARC’s Business Plan objectives.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of the following:

• Working effectively and openly with the Board of Trustees, leadership team, staff and other stakeholders to promote an inclusive, vibrant, high performing organisation.
• Working with Senior Managers to prepare and manage the annual budget and to provide reforecasting updates on the organisation’s finances.
• Developing and providing Management Information that communicates progress against strategic and financial plans, including regular reporting to the SMT and to the Board of Management.
• Maintaining on a continuous basis, a safe working environment and ensuring safe working practices for all staff.
• Continuously improving operations management within the defined budget, whilst ensuring alignment to organisational strategy.
• Ensuring that organisation is compliant with all legal, regulatory and governance requirements. This includes working with the Senior Information Risk Owner and the Data Protection Officer, to set policies and procedures and to undertaking monitoring of performance against these.
• Managing finances with integrity and ensuring that Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), as relevant, is followed and that all HMRC requirements are met.
• Developing and delivering a Finance Strategy which enables the Organisation to operate successfully and continue to grow and prosper.
• Ensuring that organisation operates in accordance with all policies and procedures which align to employment law, and that all HR/personnel records and employment contracts are kept up to date, that payroll and pension activities are performed accurately and on time, and, as appropriate, to maintain regular interaction with internal HR and outsourced service providers.
• Promoting practices and behaviours to accelerate and embed learning within the organisation culture.
• Delivering an IT strategy that enhances data security and remote working/access and embeds continuous improvement into future plans.

What you’ll need to succeed

In order to succeed, it is essential that you have proven leadership experience of working in an organisation that has been through significant change and that you were part of the team that led that change. You will also have experience of corporate operations leadership of a Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) with complex revenue recognition and varying income streams, and of leading a finance team and working within a not-for-profit organisation.

What you’ll get in return

In return you will receive an annual salary of £60k - £67k per annum working for a well-established, scientific organisation in the centre of London. You will also receive a generous benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday per year and the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave;
• flexible working which is fully embedded in our culture;
• interest-free season ticket loans;
• support with further academic/professional development; and
• an enhanced pension contribution after your first year of employment.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis (remotely via videoconferencing) with the advert closed when an appointment is made so we advise interested applicants to apply sooner rather than later.

How to apply

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can apply online. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships

No agencies please.

SUMMARY

We are looking for an Operations Manager to work with our London-based team. You will be conscientious, with an attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, and above all have a strong commitment to social and environmental justice. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Reporting to the ED, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation and ensuring these are carried out in accordance with agreed policies and processes including internal systems, compliance and safeguarding.

THE ROLE

Human resources

• Ensuring the organisation is appropriately staffed and skilled to fulfil its strategic direction.
• Working with other Senior Management Team members and line managers to ensure the charity recruits, trains and retains outstanding members of staff.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of RFUK’s HR strategies and policies.
• Building a highly inclusive and supportive culture ensuring team members thrive and organisational outcomes are met.
• Leading on effective processes for recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, appraisals and training of staff.
• Providing strategic HR advice, acting as a point of contact for staff and managers in relation to employment law.
• HR administration, including management of our online HR system, HR documentation and monitoring of key dates in the employee lifecycle.

Organisational policies and compliance

• Overseeing the development and upkeep of RFUK’s internal governance documents and procedures in line with UK legislation and aid sector standards.

• In conjunction with the Programmes team, ensuring compliance with international donor requirements and integrating these into our organisational policies where appropriate.

• Serving as RFUK’s data protection officer.

• Ensuring adherence to our code of conduct with employees, beneficiaries, partners, funders and all those who come into contact with RFUK.
• With Programmes staff, ensuring that all staff are fully aware of and comply with the prescribed policies and procedures, including travel safety and security arrangements, anti-bribery, safeguarding, procurement etc.

Finance

With the Finance Manager:

• Preparation and monitoring of organisational budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Assisting with the annual organisational audit and project-specific audits and coordinating/incorporating any required changes.
• Ensuring value for money and maximising financial efficiency in the internal functioning of the organisation.
• Assisting with banking facilities and payment runs, including international transfers.
• Management of cash held in the office; assisting with regular cash reconciliations.
• Liaising with the Programmes team to ensure that required financial information is made publicly available (e.g. in compliance with the International Aid Transparency Initiative, Charity Commission etc.).

General operations

• Ensuring there are adequate internal communications systems to enable staff to carry out their jobs effectively.
• Assisting with coordination of office meetings, organisational away days and no travel weeks.
• Participating in regular SMT meetings.
• Liaising with the Board and the ED in ensuring that regular Board meetings are held, agendas set and outcomes implemented.
• Ensuring that the highest possible standards are established and maintained for the RFUK staff’s working environment, and that infrastructure such as IT and other systems are adequate for staff to carry out their work.
• Carrying out other tasks as may be requested by the Executive Director.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5-years’ experience as an operations manager in a small to medium size organisation

• Demonstrable experience developing and improving organisational policies in accordance with regulatory changes and industry best practice

• HR management experience and demonstrable knowledge of best practice in the field

• Excellence in compliance and risk management with advanced knowledge of UK and international regulatory environment

• Ability to set and manage organisational budgets

• Degree in relevant field

• Excellent command of Microsoft programmes, including Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working in charity sector, particularly international development
• French or Spanish speaking
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive, collaborative and approachable
• Personal integrity
• Interest in human rights & environmental issues

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Hours, remuneration and place of work:

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Remote working will be in operation during lockdown.

The starting salary is £41,869 gross per annum.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please also specify where you saw this job advertisement.

The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

The Head of Operations will lead the Equine and Community operations of Mane Chance Sanctuary, managing the team to ensure they provide the best possible care for our beneficiaries. As the main point of contact for external visitors, including community groups and suppliers, the Head of Operations will manage the diary, organising people and resources as appropriate.

It will be essential to demonstrate experience in managing a diverse team, encouraging engagement and co-operation across different functional areas. The ideal candidate will have experience working with horses and vulnerable people though the team will include direct reports with appropriate expertise in all areas of activity. 

Key Responsibilities

1.1. To line manage the Groom and Community teams, enabling them to deliver the front-line work of the Charity.
1.2. To support the General Manager as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and help to deliver the Charity’s objectives.
1.3. Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in support of the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all matters regarding Safeguarding at the Sanctuary.
1.4. Lead compliance with the Charity’s Health & Safety, and other relevant policies, ensuring appropriate inductions, training and reporting are in place.

Duties
1.1. Management
i. To line manage the Equine Supervisor and Grooms ensuring they provide the best possible care for our horses. This will include setting objectives, co-ordinating daily activities, monitoring progress, arranging rosters and leave, managing appraisals and any other relevant HR related administration.

ii. To line manage the Community Supervisor and Community Assistants ensuring they are delivering our community work to the highest standard. This will include setting objectives, co-ordinating daily activities, monitoring progress, arranging rosters and leave, managing appraisals and any other relevant HR related administration.

iii. Attend any relevant meetings, including the Senior Leadership Team, as directed by the General Manager.

iv. Lead and monitor the team’s compliance with Safeguarding and other relevant policies ensuring all members of the team are aware of their requirements. Take the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead reporting to the Designated Safeguarding Lead in all matters regarding Safeguarding at the Sanctuary.

v. Adhere and lead the team’s compliance with Health & Safety and Fire Policies as well as any other Charity policies as deemed appropriate by the General Manager, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Founding Trustee or the Chairman.

vi. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, ensure that all necessary Health & Safety inductions
are carried out.

vii. In conjunction with the General Manager and lead volunteers, manage the volunteering and
work experience activities on site, ensuring maximum volunteer engagement and appropriate
and timely administration.

1.2. Site Management
i. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, Community Supervisor and any other relevant
colleagues, manage the routine maintenance tasks on site, scheduling and monitoring their
completion.

ii. Liaise with the Equine Supervisor, the General Manager and any relevant external contractors
on decisions surrounding field work and field maintenance e.g. spraying, harrowing.

iii. Manage the stock of feeds, medication and other materials held on site, liaising with the
General Manager regarding replenishment and budgetary monitoring.

iv. Monitor the condition of the Charity’s vehicles and machinery and ensure appropriate routines
and reporting procedures are in place. Manage routine and unscheduled maintenance liaising
with the General Manager as required.

v. Working with the General Manager, Fundraising team and Community team as appropriate,
assist in the organisation of all on-site events.

1.3. Equine & Animal Care
i. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, monitor the wellbeing and rehabilitation of the
horses on site, reporting back to the General Manager on a monthly basis or as directed.

ii. In conjunction with the Equine Supervisor, liaise with external professionals including vets,
barefoot trimmers, dentists and equine manual therapists, to book appointments and
recording information ensuring that treatment and visits are conducted in a timely manner.

iii. Manage the relationship with guardians of any rehomed or loaned horses.

iv. Manage any out of hours horse care that may be required in conjunction with the Equine
Supervisor.

v. Manage the completion of any relevant horse records, ensuring that all information pertaining
to professional visits, health, incidents and behavioural development of the horses is
completed and current.

1.4. Community Work
i. Manage the community diary and complete any relevant administration including preparation
of contracts, risk assessments, terms and conditions and all relevant consents.

ii. Organise the staffing of all community sessions in conjunction with the Community Supervisor
and Equine Supervisor where relevant.

iii. Act as the main point of contact for community groups including but not limited to schools,
care homes and private referrals.

iv. Actively engage with local groups and schools to explore opportunities for general visits and
educational sessions to be held either at the Sanctuary or on the group premises. This may
include visiting such stakeholders to present information on the Charity.

v. In conjunction with the Community Supervisor investigate new opportunities for community work, organising staffing and resources as appropriate.

vi. Ensure the Community Supervisor and Equine Supervisor arrange suitable horse interaction requirements each week, with optimum consideration to the horses’ wellbeing.

vii. In conjunction with the General Manager and Community Supervisor, produce testimonials and reports for grant applications and funders.

viii. Ensure that all information relating to children and vulnerable persons (whether paper footage or downloaded video/photographic footage) is appropriately stored and locked away on site.

ix. Assist in the continued development of opportunities possible at the Sanctuary, working with the General Manager, Founding Trustee and Chairman to maximise potential.

1.5. Other Duties
i. Act as a first aider of the site.

ii. Undertake any other reasonable activities in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the General Manager.

Are you someone who believes in the power of placing people and processes at the heart of an organisation’s culture?

Do you believe in the role that culture, specifically arts and creativity, plays in building a strong and sustainable society that places the wellbeing of future generations at the core of its collective identity? 

National Theatre Wales are looking for a dynamic passionate person, with a range of either lived, or professional experience in building resilient, empowered and efficient people -centred teams, to join our senior leadership team.

This role does not demand direct experience of the arts and cultural sector.  It only seeks to engage someone with an interest and belief in what can be achieved when a deeply connected staff culture underpinned by crafted processes and systems, combines with the power of story, human connectivity and expression to affect change and drive towards a more equal, reflective and socially-just Wales.

This role has been created at an unprecedented time for the arts. The future presents huge challenges, but also holds hope and opportunity in the commitment to acknowledging - and ultimately dismantling - the structural inequalities that exist across our sector.  Sitting as part of NTW’s senior leadership team, this role will be a key part in driving forward our focus on rebalancing the power and privilege that has existed for too long, and acts as a barrier to equality, representation and inclusion.  We welcome and encourage applications from all parts of the community, faiths and backgrounds. In particular we want to appeal to those who are currently under-represented in arts and theatre – including people who experience racism, disabled people and/or anyone from a working class background. Whoever you are, we want to hear from you.

For full details and how to apply please visit our website

Deadline for applications: 12pm, 22nd January 2021