Deputy Director of Operations

UK-Med NGO; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established humanitarian NGO is seeking a dynamic Deputy Director of Operations to lead their international operations. This pivotal role involves working with key stakeholders to coordinate emergency responses and manage a talented team of operations managers. With the opportunity to make a significant impact in humanitarian programming, the successful candidate will engage in both strategic oversight and hands-on deployment in crisis situations. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the chance to contribute to meaningful global initiatives. If you are passionate about making a difference in the world, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Friendly Working Environment

Opportunity for Overseas Travel

Impactful Humanitarian Work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in humanitarian operations and team leadership.
• Strong skills in stakeholder engagement and program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate humanitarian operations and country programs.
• Manage a team of operations managers and oversee deployments.

Skills

Humanitarian Operations Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Program Coordination

Education

Relevant Degree

Postgraduate Qualification

Tools

Project Management Software

Communication Tools

Job description

Are you an exceptional Humanitarian Operations leader looking for their next role?

Role: Deputy Director of Operations

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Pay: Up to £60,000 GBP gross annual (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working – there will be some attendance at our Manchester HQ office as required. Significant overseas travel required (up to 40%)

UK-Med is a humanitarian NGO that has been responding to disasters for over thirty years. We prepare and equip medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit. We are core partners, providing the clinical component and key support structures of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.

Our Deputy Director – International Operations role will work with key internal and external stakeholders on UK-Med’s emergency responses and country programmes, and lead a team of talented operations managers to lead, co-ordinate and deliver our programmes with impact.

The role will also involve deployment to humanitarian responses and existing country programmes, supporting general operations. The successful candidate will also provide oversight of UK-Med deployments from HQ as required.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an important role in our humanitarian programming.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Monday 4th November 2024.