Director of Operational Support / Deputy CEO

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in the York area seeks a Director of Operational Support to join its senior leadership team. The role involves providing strategic oversight across finance, operations, education, and other departments while dealing with a diverse multidisciplinary team. The organization requires someone with experience in high-level leadership and a commitment to their Christian ethos.

Benefits

Salary of up to £71,000

5 weeks annual leave PLUS bank holidays

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Mileage allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employment Assistance Programmes

Qualifications

• Successful track record as a senior leader requiring strategic oversight.
• Experience with financial and HR complexities within large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and strategic leadership for various departments.
• Deputise for the CEO as necessary.
• Design and implement solutions to reduce administrative burdens.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Team motivation

Stakeholder navigation

Change delivery

Job description

Director of Operational Support / Deputy CEO - £67,000 - £71,000 - Hybrid Role with travel around the York area (Travel Expenses Covered)

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working closely with a unique Christian charity working hard to better the lives of people in the York area.

We are supporting them with their recruitment for a Director of Operational Support to join their senior leadership team, overseeing communications, HR & Governance, Fundraising, Pastoral Support, Facilities and Net Zero. You won't need to have expertise in all of these areas, however you will need to have experience of high level leadership in at least one of these areas with the aptitude to expand their expertise into these other areas.

What the Director of Operational Support will be doing
You will be responsible for oversight of a wide range of the charities departments, deputising for the CEO where appropriate.

• Provide oversight and strategic leadership for Finance, Operational Support, Education and Mission.
• Deputise for the CEO, acting as a senior representative for the charity
• Ensure effective use of resources for a charity with a £15 million annual turnover
• Design and implement solutions to reduce the administrative burden on charity staff
• Support the implementation of transformational programmes of work
• Develop and implement a Net Zero plan

What the successful Director of Operational Support will bring to the team
You will have a successful track record as a member of a senior leadership team delivering strategic leadership and oversight within a complex organisation - with the ability to support across a variety of organisational functions.

• Experience providing strategic leadership and motivating a diverse multidisciplinary team
• The ability to navigate a complex environment of stakeholders to provide outcomes in the best interest of the charity
• A deep understanding of the financial and HR complexities and needs of a large organisation made of a mix of volunteers and permanent staff
• The ability to use technology to support the development of the charity's goals
• A strong ability to deliver change
• There is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be of a Christian faith

Here's What You'll Get in Return

• Salary of up to £71,000
• 5 weeks annual leave PLUS bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• A milage allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employment Assistance Programmes

Think this one's for you
If you think this Director of Operational Support opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.