Director of Operations – Strategic Leader (Charity)

Age UK; Lancaster; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Age UK Lancashire is seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team and lead a diverse portfolio of services across Lancashire. You will oversee a sizeable team of managers, shaping strategy, improving outcomes for over 20,000 older people each year and ensuring sustainability and high-quality service delivery.

This role demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong commercial acumen, with a track record of leading complex services and

Qualificações

• Senior leadership experience in charity/health/social care or similar complex environment.
• Proven track record leading large operational services and delivering strategic objectives.
• Experience managing contracts, outcomes and performance frameworks.
• Experience growing organisations through bids, tenders, commissioning or funding opportunities.

Responsabilidades

• Strategic leadership of our Operations Directorate.
• Lead service delivery, quality improvement and operational performance.
• Drive growth through service development, commissioning and partnership opportunities.
• Build relationships with commissioners, funders, local authorities and NHS partners.
• Lead organisational performance through data, insight and digital improvement.
• Ensure governance, safeguarding and risk management.
• Develop and inspire operational leaders and managers across the charity.

Conhecimentos

Strategic leadership

Contract management

Bid & funding

Financial awareness

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Team development

NHS/Partner engagement

Descrição da vaga

Age UK Lancashire is seeking an exceptional Director of Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team and lead a diverse portfolio of services across Lancashire. You will oversee a sizeable team of managers, shaping strategy, improving outcomes for over 20,000 older people each year and ensuring sustainability and high-quality service delivery.

This role demands strategic thinking, operational excellence, and strong commercial acumen, with a track record of leading complex services and