Executive Operations Lead

Journey Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity in Wokingham is seeking an ambitious Executive Operations Lead to oversee operations, manage staff, and contribute to fundraising efforts. You will work closely with the CEO in a succession-focused role, ensuring quality service delivery for adults with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, experience in management, and a commitment to inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact and help shape the charity's future.

Qualifications

• Understanding of advocacy and empowerment for people with learning disabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in fundraising or grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of sessions ensuring high-quality experiences.
• Manage scheduling and staffing of staff and volunteers.
• Support fundraising and grant applications.

Skills

Understanding of advocacy and empowerment for people with learning disabilities

Strong written and verbal communication

Organised and able to manage multiple activities

Supervisory experience

Creative and flexible

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A local charity in Wokingham supporting adults with learning disabilities, is seeking an ambitious and motivated Executive Operations Lead. This is a developmental, succession-focused role designed for an individual who will work closely with the current CEO and gradually take on increased leadership responsibilities.

Reporting to the CEO, the Executive Operations Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day operational running of the charity’s service delivery, including the line management of staff and volunteers over time. The role involves overseeing scheduling, staffing, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and contributing to organisational development.

This is an office based role working 37.5 hours per week ( 30 hours over 5 days would be considered). The salary for this role is between £35,000 and £40,000 dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities for the Executive Operations Lead role are :

• Oversee and support the delivery of sessions, ensuring high-quality, inclusive experiences.
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and line management of staff and volunteers.
• Support the creation of engaging content, including liaison with external partners.
• Encourage member participation, independence, and empowerment, maintaining accurate records.
• Build strong relationships with members, stakeholders, and Adult Social Care partners.
• Represent the charity at community events and contribute to organisational reports.
• Support fundraising, grant applications, and digital / social media initiatives.
• Assist the CEO in operational, strategic, and administrative activities, gradually taking on increased leadership responsibilities as part of a succession plan.

Skills and Experience Required for the Executive Operations Lead role are :

• Understanding of advocacy and empowerment for people with learning disabilities.
• Awareness of Equal Opportunity legislation
• Strong written and verbal communication, report writing, and IT skills (Microsoft Office).
• Organised, able to plan and manage multiple activities, and lead others.
• Experience engaging with professionals, stakeholders, or the public on sensitive issues.
• Supervisory / line management experience and involvement in fundraising or grant applications.
• Creative, flexible, motivated, and committed to inclusion and advocacy.
• Resilience, empathy and diplomacy along with good customer service skills
• A keen interest in social media to promote brand awareness of the charity
• Comfortable working independently, occasionally alone, and as part of a small team.

Don’t miss this chance to make a real difference – apply today and help shape the future of this local charity