Chief Operations Officer

Harris Hill; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foundation dedicated to tackling child poverty, deforestation, and domestic abuse is seeking a Chief Operations Officer. This permanent, full-time role based in Central London involves strategic development, programme execution, and team management, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and serving the community.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in operations management within a foundation.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the founder to develop long-term strategies.
• Oversee execution of child poverty and domestic abuse programmes.
• Develop operational policies and manage the annual budget.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Operations management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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A fantastic foundation working to tackle child poverty, deforestation and domestic abuse are looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Chief Operations Officer.

Salary: £100,000 (potential flexibility for the right candidate)

Location: Central London

Contract: Full time / permanent

Key Responsibilities include:

Strategic Development: Collaborating with the founder to develop long-term strategies that advance the foundation’s mission and goals. Ensuring that all operations are aligned with strategic objectives, making adjustments as necessary to respond to changing circumstances.

Programme Execution: Overseeing the execution of all child poverty, domestic abuse and restoration programmes.

Operational Policies: Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures to enhance productivity and compliance.

Audit and Budget Management: Working with finance to develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring all expenditures are aligned with organisational goals.

Fund Development: Overseeing income generation and fundraising strategies

Programme Innovation: Leading the development of new programmes and the enhancement of existing programmes to better serve the community.

Team Management: Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

The successful candidate will have experience in operations management, ideally within a small foundation and a proven track record in strategic planning and execution, with a focus on operational efficiency and effectiveness. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and resource management is a must, alongside excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role is key and a real and committed passion for social justice and equity is essential.