Working .8FTE (4 days per wek)

Management of Hope Project’s housing, destitution fund and wellbeing services.

• Safeguarding our residents and clients
• Ensuring our houses are good, safe places to live that meet our legal obligations
• Ensuring our beneficiaries are paid promptly
• Developing partnerships across the region to benefit our clients
• Bringing client experience to the centre of our planning and operations
• Continually and measurably increasing the excellence of our services

Mental Health charity seeking an Operations Manager
Full time - £32,500 per annum

Youth Talk is a well established and highly regarded local charity supporting 13-25 year olds who are struggling with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Our team of professional counsellors are experts in working with young people and work hand in hand with our administrative and reception team to support growing numbers of young people who come to us for help and support.

Due to the forthcoming departure of our operations manager, we are now looking for an experienced and organised manager of people to take responsibility for the efficient and safe day to day operational running of our service and office.

The successful candidate will be experienced in leading, managing and supporting a team but will also be very comfortable rolling up their sleeves and helping with everyday tasks and routines. An ability to operate calmly in a busy customer facing environment whilst being able to juggle a demanding workload with regularly changing and competing priorities will be key.

Working as part of a team you will be a fast learner, comfortable working with technology and be experienced using systems and technology to increase efficiencies and productive ways of working.

Full recruitment pack is attached.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 21st November 2021

Operations Manager for Community and Sports, you will provide the overall management of operations at the Selby Trust. The postholder will ensure the effective use of all Trusts’ resources to ensure the delivery of the Trust’s vision to serve the Selby community and develop a culture of improvement and excellence. The postholder will provide overall management support and guidance to all staff. An element of this role will require the individual to be both pro-active and reactive to opportunities and situations as they arise daily. Building internal and external relationships will be a key aspect of this role.

Ensure core organisational competencies are fully embedded throughout the organisation - Leadership and Professionalism, Communication and Teamwork, Self- Management and Self-Awareness, Relationship Skills.

Support the business planning and budgeting process, to ensure that we have the capacity to deliver our business objectives.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring individual to join our growing retail team as Retail Online Operations Manager. You will join us working 35 hours per week and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £41,586.89 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Cats Protection is entering an exciting new era, having developed a 10-year strategy which aims to significantly increase the welfare of many more cats. Retail and trading will play a key role in growing income and introducing new audiences to Cats Protection. Cats Protection currently operates 100+ shops across the country and an online trading operation for new and donated goods. We have ambitious plans to significantly expand and further enhance our online retail proposition in the next 12-24 months. 

Responsibilities of our Retail Online Operations Manager:

As our Retail Online Operations Manager, you will combine the experience of designing and implementing a multi-channel e-commerce strategy with the ability to effectively manage multi-channel e-commerce operation in order to raise funds to support cats and kittens in our care. You will lead, develop and manage strategic business plans to grow our e-commerce income stream at scale and to maximise innovative opportunities; drive income whilst managing expenditure to meet contribution targets and integrate e-commerce across all income generation products and promote engagement across wider audiences.

What we’re looking for in our Retail Online Operations Manager:

• significant retail ecommerce experience with proven track of devising and delivering the execution of ambitious strategies
• ability to work independently to shape new and existing income streams to maximise innovative opportunities and return on investment
• a customer experience champion able to and confident in developing lasting customer relationships across the board
• ability to communicate effectively with employees written and verbal at all levels within the and outside of the organisation
• Excellent organisational skills and business acumen
• a selfmotivated individual with a flexible, positive and resilient attitude

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £41,586.89 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more
   

Join us as our Retail Online Operations Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!
 

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Please note applications which are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 03 November 2021

Virtual interview date:  16 and 17 November 2021

Salary: £30,415 | Annual Leave: 39 days | Hours: Full-time | Term: Permanent

As Centre Operations Manager, you will take primary responsibility for operational delivery across our centre, overseeing the site operation, leading, managing, and mentoring staff teams, taking responsibility for the customer experience, and the overall smooth operation of a high-quality leisure and outdoor learning facility.

This role is a core part of the Woodrow senior management team, who are essential in supporting the Head of Woodrow to deliver our strategic objectives as we look to the future post Covid-19. You will work alongside the Facilities Manager to support health and safety, ensure risk assessments are in place, and that areas of improvement are identified. You will also work closely with the Leisure Centre Manager and the Sales & Marketing Manager to understand the customer requirements and to ensure we are able to deliver on these operationally.

Our people are at the heart of our operation. As the Operations Manager, you will lead a professional, enthusiastic and passionate delivery team; a team that believes in the potential of every young person who comes through the door and wants to make a difference for each of them through the experiences we are able to offer. You bring excellent people management skills and have an aptitude for training, mentoring and supporting your people.

With your hands-on experience of managing a busy operation, you will ensure that all parts of the operation are running smoothly, teams are fully resourced and staffing and programming is effective. You will ensure that our outdoor learning programme offer, and delivery, is of the highest quality, meets the needs of our existing customers and will also attract new ones. You will take a great interest in the quality of these experiences, and we expect that you will bring your own ideas and welcome ideas from others such that you can lead on developing new ways of enhancing the visitors’ experience, ensuring that it has a positive impact on their personal development and that they are enthusiastic about returning.

We are looking for a highly effective, resourceful and organised individual who is flexible, motivated, and customer focused. You will have an analytical mind and be well equipped with critical thinking skills, enabling you to come up with effective solutions and make decisive decisions when faced with complex scenarios. You are an effectual collaborator and an excellent communicator who will drive forward our operations and play a key part in the future success of Woodrow High House.

Our commitment to anti-racism 

In July 2020, we issued a statement committing to become an anti-racist organisation and to actively tackle racism. Since then, London Youth has worked with our staff and trustees to understand first the issues within our organisation, collaboratively developing a Theory of Change to define our areas of focus, approach and plan of action moving forward. 

We have a Race Equality Action Stakeholder Group which is chaired by a London Youth member and trustee. This group includes representatives from across the organisation and oversees the implementation of our Race Equality Action Plan. 

At the heart of youth work is the drive to level the playing field for all young Londoners to succeed, regardless of their backgrounds. Over two thirds of the young people we work with are from racialised communities and we know that without the opportunities which youth organisations provide, there would be limited experiences open to them. 

London Youth embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to the ongoing development of an organisation that values and represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and welcome applications that reflect this.

Full details regarding this role and how to apply are in noted below. Please do read this carefully to ensure there are no delays in processing your application.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Finance & Operations Manager to drive and maintain service demands.Working along side a motivated small team to succeed in suppporting people living with a stoma.

On the finance side, you will ensure delivery, strategic development and appropriate planning and analysis of financial and operational services and systems (CRM & accountancy software) to make sure our charity uses the funds it receives wisely and efficiently.

On the service side, you will oversee the day-to-day operational running of the office and its support services (Helpline, Befriending, Live Chat, Facebook support group and literature requests). You will have direct line management of the Support & Volunteers coordinator and the Support & Finance coordinator. 

To fit in with Colostomy UK’s small, dedicated team, you need to be passionate about helping people, making a difference, and fighting for the cause. When it gets busy, you must be prepared to roll up your sleeves and wade in to help, even if it means making the coffee.

We are recruiting a Field Operations Manager to lead our team on the ground in France.  You will oversee the work of 20-30 volunteers who support thousands of refugees who are sleeping rough in incredibly harsh conditions.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience of leading overseas humanitarian aid delivery under complex and stressful conditions. While this is a challenging position, you will be given a thorough induction and support from others who have undertaken this role.  Reporting directly to the CEO you will be supported on the ground by the Field Operations Coordinator.

There are complex challenges to meeting the varying needs of thousands of refugees spread across northern France and Belgium. The people we support depend on NGOs for their day to day survival; we deliver food, clothes, sleeping bags and tents; we provide phone charging, phone and bike repairs, first aid, activities and emotional support.  Candidates will need naturally strong leadership skills and have the temperament to make numerous important, compassionate decisions every day.

With a changing team of more than 500 volunteers assisting us in 2021, the relationships you build with your team will be critical to the success of this role.  We have recruited some strong team leaders who are highly valued and truly live our values.

The Field Operations Manager will be required to oversee operations and be responsible for distribution of aid to refugees in challenging situations. In addition, you will run warehouse operations and logistics, including purchasing and financial management; manage and motivate groups of volunteers; liaise with other NGOs and local authorities; report to the CEO and the board on the above.

The refugee crisis is politically controversial, and the debate and sensitivity around this topic can be intense.  You may be required to liaise with journalists and visiting dignitaries and an awareness of the risks and consequences of public actions and statements by our personnel is therefore necessary.

Our Ideal Candidate

The candidate needs to display evident leadership ability, a high level of organisation and the capability to act with initiative and drive in various situations. Requires a positive mental attitude with a warm, friendly persona who will motivate and enable volunteers to complete challenging jobs and coordinate service delivery. Also needs to be aware of risk management and safety issues, safeguarding and compliance.  Will be required to present a collaborative attitude towards other NGOs.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities & Functions

Plan, and execute distributions of essential supplies and clothing, ensuring volunteer safety through calm confident leadership. Will be able to clearly brief volunteer teams on safety procedures and structured distributions within informal settlements. Will possess ability to assess threats and reduce tensions through appropriate body language and measured verbal communication with a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Coordinate the work of staff and volunteers, managing volunteer motivation and expectations, and encouraging best practise and inspiring optimal behaviours.  Can challenge and motivate people to approach new situations whilst recognising individual limitations and difficulties. Will enable a good working environment by mediating volunteer differences and leading by example with acceptance of various attitudes, backgrounds and cultures, recognising that each volunteer can contribute if utilised appropriately.

Manage purchasing, logistics and finances and provide reporting to senior management. Liaise with central comms to provide contacts and content for social media and recruitment.

Represent the charity at external meetings and with external parties, contributing to its overall aims and objectives.

Please provide a covering letter that explains why you are suitable for this role and why you want to work for Care4Calais - we will only consider applications that are accompanied by a covering letter.

Please note that due to the high number of applications received we will only reply if we are taking your application forward. We sincerely apologise for this and thank you for your interest in our charity

• Salary: range starting at £44,000 per year
• Contract: full time / 37.5 hours per week / permanent
• Reports to: CEO
• Work base: home-based within the UK
• Right to work requirements: eligible to work and travel in the UK

About Veganuary

Veganuary is a non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular culture appeal, alongside our positive and accessible approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals, sparing millions of lives since our launch in 2014.

Veganuary inspired and supported more than half a million people to try vegan during our 2021 campaign – with participants from over 200 countries and territories. We have worked with businesses to drive up vegan food provision in shops and restaurants, and have made veganism more visible and accessible through our work with national and international media.

Role Description

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Head of Operations and Finance will lead on financial management, supervise and optimise the organisation’s operations in the UK and support our growing international team in operational matters. Playing a pivotal part in the Senior Management Team you will be responsible for a broad span of duties, ensuring that Veganuary’s day-to-day operations, including governance, administration, HR, finance and IT and remain compliant, responsive and efficient. 

We are looking for a skilled strategic thinker with a proactive approach to solving problems and a strong desire to build sound and efficient structures and processes that limit bureaucracy and drive growth.

Please apply immediately as we are looking to fill this role urgently and therefore, early applications are encouraged. We will review applications and hold interviews on a rolling basis for this reason.

For further details on the nature of the role and its requirements, please refer to the full job description linked on this page.

MERSEA ISLAND BASED CHARITY

CAMP JOJO

SEEKS PART-TIME OPERATIONS MANAGER

Camp Jojo, which provides camping experiences for children with complex medical needs and their families, is growing! We have four camps planned for next year and need to expand.

“Brilliant facility, run by hugely caring, inspiring people”

If you love working with dedicated people, children and families, plus a team of enthusiastic volunteers, just check our website

To apply for this FLEXIBLE three day a week post you will need:

• an understanding of office management systems, good computer skills. (Word, Excel, in particular), and knowledge of social media networks.
• problem-solving, organisational, written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• an ability to deal with all kinds of people, a professional and friendly demeanour.

For full details see job description attached

Closing date: 14th November 2021

About us

Northampton Town FC Community Trust is an award-winning charity that uses the unique appeal of Northampton Town Football Club to deliver activities that connect our communities and improve people’s lives.
Registered as a charity in 2001 we have been supporting the Northamptonshire community for over 20 years, engaging with over 1000 people every week to improve their health and wellbeing, build stronger safer connected communities and enhance life chances. Our pioneering work covers four core themes: Health & Wellbeing, Disability & Inclusion, Education & Employability and Sports Participation.

About the role

Over the past three years we have seen considerable growth as a charity with the team growing substantially. The Operations Manager will oversee all daily operations of the community trust ensuring that the charity is well coordinated and productive by managing its procedures and supporting staff. The Operations Manager will work very closely with the Chief Executive, and will have oversight across the whole organisation, with specific responsibility for the line management of a number of the team leads working in different areas of the organisation. The areas of responsibility for this role are wide and requires a candidate with thorough knowledge of various organisational processes. They will need to be competent and process the ability to plan and manage different kinds of operational activity.
This role is integral to ensuring our staff are adequately supported and motivated on a day-to-day basis. They will manage and link together all core departments at the community trust ensuring that the wide range of projects we deliver achieve targets and impact. The Operations Manager will be a people person and have a passion for making a difference in the local community, using this to inspire others in line with our values driven approach.

Why work with us?
We know that people are the key to us achieving our mission – and that’s why we look after our dedicated team. We believe that everyone on our team should grow as the organisation grows – and we do that by encouraging constant learning and development. We know that if we invest in our team, our team go the extra mile.

Benefits
· Access to free bespoke CPD and accredited training from our partners including the Premier League, EFL, Northampton Town FC & the FA.
· Financial performance related incentives package in addition to salary.
· Free Gym access and other local partner discounts.
· Free tickets to NTFC matches.
· Hybrid working (from home and/or office post COVID)
· Use of company van.

Do you have what it takes?
All eligible candidates must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle too. All candidates will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS check.
The successful candidate will also showcase the following community trust values:
WE INNOVATE - We are forward thinking and innovative, we plan for the future.
WE GO FURTHER- We don’t do ‘good enough’, we do the very best.
WE ARE RELIABLE - We have integrity and transparency at our core.
WE ARE TOGETHER - We are part of a team, we’re stronger together and we grow together.
WE INSPIRE - We lead by example, delivering with enthusiasm & passion to help others unlock their full potential.

For full details of the role, our organisation and who we are looking for, please check out the attached job description and person specification. 

How to apply

Please apply using our application form - located in the attachments section or also avaialble on our website (we are not able to consider a CV). Please submit both a cover letter and application form to be considered for the role.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications

We have a small central staff team with around 100 brilliant volunteers across our clinics. We are looking for a Manager of Volunteer Operations who will be responsible for managing volunteers and the clinics operations. You will lead on the recruitment, recognition and resourcing of our volunteers, and develop our branch lead teams who oversee each clinic and support and train their local team.

Vision Care for Homeless People is a charity which provides eye tests and glasses from its eight clinics within homeless day centres. We have weekly clinics in London, Brighton, Exeter, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. 

We are both re-establishing our clinics following the pandemic and expanding at the same time. We have three clinics operating currently in Leeds, Manchester and London and another will likely be reopened by the time you start. We are also opening new clinics in Gloucester and Stratford, East London.

You will work from home but visit VCHP locations approximately once or twice a month. Being within easy commuting distance of one of our clinics is essential.

Apply for an application pack on Charity Job

Closing date for completed applications: 9.00 am Tuesday 23rd November

Interviews:morning of Monday 6th December

Preferred start asap after interviews

We Are With You is a young persons service that delivers advice and support to young people across the city who are using substances or at risk of. We offer one to one support, education and group sessions and deliver Outreach. Our aim is to educate young people of the risks associated with using substances and deliver effective interventions to keep them safe,.

About the role

This is a specialist role to work in the ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Rehabilitation). This post will be working at Targeted Services to deliver effective interventions to young people at risk of offending behaviour.

What we are looking for

Ideally you will have experience of working with young people and criminal justice. We are looking for positive and motivated candidates who are able to communicate with a wide range of people and in different settings. You will also be results driven, highly organised with excellent time management skills.

Further information

This job is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level with Barred List(s).

This is a fixed term, full time role, 37.5 hours per week, until March 2023, and will involve some weekend and late evening working.

Are you an honest, kind and hard-working person, with a commitment to equality and inclusion who wants to change the world?  Come and join us!

POST: Operations Manager

HOURS: Full time, worked flexibly 

TERM: Permanent  

SALARY:  £30, 000 - £32, 000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. 

LOCATION: Flexible: either homebased with some travel (within Surrey) or office based at our office in Burpham.   

Surrey Coalition has grown quickly over the last few years, both in terms of the quantity and breadth of the work that we are engaged in.  Over the last year Board Directors, members, staff and volunteers have been involved in co-designing a new organisational strategy. 

The Board of Directors are keen to invest in the infrastructure of the organisation to ensure that our growth is sustainable, and that we can finalise and deliver our new strategy.

The Operations Manager will work very closely with the Chief Executive, and will have oversight across the whole organisation, with specific responsibility for the line management of a number of the team leads working in different areas of the organisation and a defined set of projects. 

The Operations Manager will be expected to deputise for the Chief Executive and any of the Team Leads when required.  This creates a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their strategic leadership skills and experience, whilst still being able to roll up their sleeves and get stuck-in when required. 

We are looking for a confident, highly organised manager with excellent project and service management skills.  Your values are extremely important to us, and a total commitment to equality and inclusion is an essential requirement of the role.

For full details of the role, our organisation and who we are looking for, please check out the attached job description and person specification.

Please apply using our application form (we are not able to consider a CV). 

Closing date: Friday 5th November at 12.00 noon. 

We are currently looking to recruit for a Operations Manager in our Birmingham area. You will implement, manage and strategically develop Street League’s programmes across Manchester and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for delivering agreed operating and income generation targets and finance management. Reporting to the Head of Operations (HOO), the Operations Manager will be a key part of the Operations Management Team within Street League and will contribute to and lead on the implementation of strategies which shape future operational delivery and development for Street League.

Salary: £31,000 - £34,500 plus benefits. Appointment is made at the entry salary to the grade.

Work pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm (36.25 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

To apply for this role, please submit your application via our online application site by clicking the link below where you will also find the Job Description & Person Specification

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 03 November 2021