Executive Operations Lead

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

Job summary

A local charity in Wokingham is looking for an Executive Operations Lead to manage day-to-day operations, staff, and program delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, gradually taking on leadership responsibilities, while ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have strong communication and management skills, understanding of advocacy for individuals with disabilities, and experience in fundraising. This office-based role requires a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Understanding of advocacy and empowerment for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Awareness of Equal Opportunity legislation.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive issues with the public or professionals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the delivery of sessions and staff management.
• Support fundraising, grant applications, and digital initiatives.
• Gradually take on leadership responsibilities as part of a succession plan.

Skills

Understanding of advocacy and empowerment for people with learning disabilities

Strong written and verbal communication

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Organised and able to manage multiple activities

Resilience and empathy

Supervisory/line management experience

Experience with fundraising or grant applications

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.