Director of Operational Support / Deputy CEO - 67,000 - 71,000 - Hybrid Role with travel around the York area (Travel Expenses Covered)
The Opportunity
Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working closely with a unique Christian charity dedicated to improving lives in the York area.
We are supporting them in recruiting a Director of Operational Support to join their senior leadership team, overseeing communications, HR & Governance, Fundraising, Pastoral Support, Facilities, and Net Zero. Experience in high-level leadership in at least one of these areas is required, with the aptitude to expand into others.
What the Director of Operational Support will be doing
You will oversee various charity departments and deputise for the CEO when appropriate.
- Provide strategic leadership for Finance, Operational Support, Education, and Mission.
- Deputise for the CEO, representing the charity as a senior leader.
- Ensure effective resource use for a charity with a £15 million annual turnover.
- Design solutions to reduce administrative burdens.
- Support transformational programmes of work.
- Develop and implement a Net Zero plan.
What the successful candidate will bring
You will have a successful track record in senior leadership roles within complex organisations, supporting various functions.
- Experience leading and motivating diverse multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments to achieve positive outcomes.
- Deep understanding of financial and HR needs in large, mixed volunteer and staff organisations.
- Proficiency in using technology to support organisational goals.
- Strong change management skills.
- Genuine Occupational Requirement: must be of Christian faith.
What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £71,000
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Mileage allowance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employment Assistance Programmes
Think this one's for you?
If interested, please apply online.
Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with UK organisations to fulfill recruitment needs and achieve D&I objectives. We support applicants through public sector recruitment processes and help secure their ideal roles.
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