Head of Operations

Job description

Head of Operations

Central Edinburgh based | office based role

Full Time | Monday to Friday

12 month Fixed-Term Contract | salary up to £40,000 per annum + benefits (depending on experience)

Search Consultancy are currently working exclusively with an Edinburgh based charitable organisation to recruit an experienced Head of Operations on a 12 month fixed-term contract to cover maternity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end operational management across a number of areas.

Duties involved in this role will include:

• Providing operational leadership and oversight to key operations within the business including HR and planning
• Acting as a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to organisational plans & decisions as well as ensuring a safe & professional operating environment all staff & stakeholders across the business
• Maintaining and building on the positive internal culture within the business
• Leading the development of existing and new partnerships across Scotland, promoting the reputation & standing of the business across various forums & events
• Ensuring the financial sustainability of the business through business development and fundraising activity
• Providing overall team and line-management support to both the Operations and Partnerships teams
• Overseeing the HR and Wellbeing function including recruitment and retention, staff development, learning and development & staff mental health/wellbeing

In order to be considered for this role your skills and experience should include:

• Extensive previous experience within Operations Management, preferably from within a Charitable or Third Sector organisation - this experience is essential
• Extensive people management experience, with the ability to inspire & motivate your staff
• Excellent relationship management, stakeholder management & partnership development/management skills
• First class communication skills, both written & verbal
• Excellent organisational & time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a very busy workload effectively

If this is the role for you, apply now!

Please note that only applicants who have the required skills and experience detailed above will be considered for this role.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age