Director of Operations

Developing Health & Independence; West of England; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Operations to lead their mission in transforming lives. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of disadvantaged individuals through innovative service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social care, with proven leadership skills and a passion for social justice. Join a dedicated team committed to overcoming barriers and creating effective, solution-focused services in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a charity that truly makes a difference.

Qualifications

• Significant senior level experience in social or supported housing.
• Strong leadership and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead DHI operations to deliver high impact services.
• Develop effective systems and manage people.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Relationship Building

Social Care Knowledge

System Development

Education

Experience in Social Care

Management Experience

Job description

Developing Health and Independence (DHI)

Bath

Full time, permanent role

c£68,000 + benefits

Are you creative and adept at making the complex simple?

Do you feel passionately about social justice, challenging discrimination and disadvantage, and developing and delivering effective, solution-focused services that genuinely support people to change their lives?

Do you have the determination, drive, and vision to lead and develop people, systems and services, overcoming barriers and challenges in a complex, often highly regulated world?

If you have answered yes then you are likely to thrive in this exciting role as you will be able to take on real responsibility, leading on all DHI operations to deliver high impact services.

DHI is a charity that helps disadvantaged and vulnerable people turn lives around, stand on their own feet and reduce dependency. We do this because we believe everyone should have the chance to achieve their potential to make a valuable contribution to society.

We help vulnerable young people and adults overcome circumstances, structural barriers as well as self-limiting behaviours that are holding them back. Our clients are often disadvantaged or living at the margins, meaning they are disproportionately affected by substance misuse, homelessness, offending, mental health issues and other factors that contribute to social exclusion.

Few, if any of our clients, come with a single issue. Rather than treat issues in isolation, we work with the person, not the label, and find the most effective way to help them. We help people through a highly personalised, solution-focused approach, regardless of the service they enter; services that include housing, drug and alcohol treatment and much more besides.

The ideal person will bring significant senior level experience and track record of achievements, working within social or supported housing, drugs/alcohol, or a related social care field, including substantial contract and people management experience. You will be able to combine practical experience of developing simple effective systems, bring strong leadership, performance management and relationship building skills, and be able to operate successfully in a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging environment.

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) that sets out why you are interested in joining DHI as its Director of Operations and how you meet the person specification and our values.

Closing date: Midday Wednesday 28th May 2025

Recruitment Process

Initial telephone interviews will take place for a longlist of candidates on 3rd June 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal in person interview on 6th June 2025.