Chief Operations Officer

WINCHESTER ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE LTD; Winchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

Job summary

WinACC requires an experienced senior leader to translate strategy into practical operational delivery. You will oversee financial management, fundraising and strategic planning to ensure the charity remains financially sustainable while delivering impact.

The role involves a proactive, hands-on approach, working with the Executive Director to shape direction and manage day-to-day operations, with a flexible mix of home and Winchester office work.

Qualifications

• Senior leader with proven financial management and delivery experience.
• Experience in fundraising and strategic management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build internal and external relationships.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to both strategy and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into effective operational delivery.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting and reporting.
• Lead fundraising efforts and diversify income streams.
• Maintain strong external relationships and ensure organizational governance.

Skills

Financial management

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Stakeholder relations

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis (WinACC), established in 2007, is a local charity with a big ambition. We want to see a world where nature and people thrive in harmony together. Working closely with the Executive Director you will translate our strategy into effective operational delivery.

We are seeking an experienced senior leader, with a solid background in financial management and delivery. Alongside this the postholder will hold responsibility for fundraising and strategic management to ensure WinACC is well run and financially sustainable.

Your highly developed interpersonal skills will be essential, building the relationships internally and externally to contribute positively to a supportive and conscientious working environment.

You will need a proactive, hands-on approach, with a willingness to engage in both strategic planning and day-to-day operational matters.

Full job description and person specification here.

Hours: 37 hours a week, with the option of fewer hours for the right candidate.

Location: A mix of working from home and at the WinACC office, University of Winchester, Sparkford Road Winchester SO22 4NR.

Pay: Up to £46,000 a year full-time equivalent (37 hours a week); pro-rata if part-time.

Fixed term contract until September 2027, to be extended subject to funding.

Travel expenses will be paid for people who are not currently employed.