Home-Start Cotswolds Operations Manager
18.5 hours per week
Office based (Cirencester) or hybrid role
Salary £33,945 (pro rata)
Home-Start Cotswolds is a local charity offering support to families with young children who are experiencing challenging times. Our trained volunteers visit families at home on a weekly basis to offer compassionate and confidential support. We also run weekly groups for parents with babies and young children.
As the Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing and shaping the strategic direction of our charity. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Policy Development. Lead on the review and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Compliance Management. Ensure that our organisation adheres to all relevant regulations and standards, keeping abreast of changes and proactively adjusting policies as necessary.
- Continuous Improvement. Identify opportunities for process enhancements, streamline workflows, and implement efficient procedures to maximise the impact of our charitable initiatives.
- Funding Programme. Plan and implement our funding strategy to secure necessary income.
We are committed to helping families with young children through their toughest times. Your role will not directly work with our families, however an understanding of how our team develops strong and trusting relationships with families and works alongside them is important.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and supportive staff team and be part of a national network committed to family wellbeing. We offer a genuinely rewarding and positive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for training and development.
This could be a hybrid role, however, we need the successful applicant to be able to work some of their weekly hours on a Monday and Tuesday in our office in Cirencester.
Essential requirements:
• Proficient at using IT and database systems including Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience of managing a project.
• Experiencing of writing and reviewing policies and procedures.
• Experience of bid writing and fundraising.
• Experience in managing and coaching others.
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of families.
• Experience in maintaining legislation and regulatory procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Occasional travel to meetings in the county.
To Apply:
There are links to all the information you need below. Please read everything carefully before completing both the Application Form and the Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. Then return them both by email to: office@home-start-cotswolds.org.uk
If you have any queries, please call 01285 885391.
Closing Date: Sunday 21st April 2024
Initial Interview Date: Friday 3 May
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Home-Start is committed to equality and diversity and to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults.