Senior Contracts & Operations Lead – East of England Remote

Advance; Waltham Cross; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A women's charity is seeking a Senior Operations Contracts Lead to manage projects and develop partnerships within the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in strategic planning and operational management, particularly with women facing complex challenges. This role requires strong influencing and negotiating skills. Compensation ranges from £38,000 to £48,000. This is a permanent position that allows for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday plus public holidays

Employee discount platform

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Employee assistance programme

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of issues related to women in the criminal justice system.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding principles and child protection.
• Significant experience in strategic planning and operational management.

Responsibilities

• Manage criminal justice projects and partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and financial regulations.
• Supervise criminal justice managers and other staff.

Skills

Understanding of issues relating to women in the criminal justice system

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Organizational systems and frameworks understanding

Strategic planning and operational management

Experience working with women in complex situations

Relationship development with funders

Quality assurance frameworks implementation

Influencing skills and self-confidence

Negotiating skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

A women's charity is seeking a Senior Operations Contracts Lead to manage projects and develop partnerships within the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in strategic planning and operational management, particularly with women facing complex challenges. This role requires strong influencing and negotiating skills. Compensation ranges from £38,000 to £48,000. This is a permanent position that allows for flexible working arrangements.