Gilbert Meher are proud to be partnered with the Avalon Group in their search for a new Director of Operations. Avalon has been delivering innovative services to people with disabilities for 30 years. They pride themselves on the quality of care and the expert support they provide to people to maximise their independence and enable them to live the life they choose. They have a new five-year plan and a new CEO with bold plans for growth of exceptional care services.
About the role
This post will deliver ambitious leadership of operational performance and delivery for Avalon and will be a key member of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO. Straddling both strategic and operational remits, it will drive future-focused, person-centred service solution. The position plays an essential part in Avalon's ambitious 5 year plan and will successfully mobilise and deliver significant growth as well as raising the profile of the charity across the region.
About you
You will be driven to excel and be passionate about delivering high quality service delivery across social care. You will bring pace, strong networking skills and an ability to influence at senior levels. You will demonstrate persuasive, compelling communications with strong written skills. You will be used to working to tight deadlines and have strong attention to detail where required.
You will know and understand the commissioning landscape as well as the needs and challenges of key stakeholder groups including people who use services.
You will have a proven track record of success in a similar role within the health and social care sector, having worked in senior operational roles.
Your base is negotiable for the right candidate but will include time at our Head Office in Harrogate and within locality offices as required. Appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate.
We are excited by what the future holds for Avalon. If you want to have a significant impact on the lives of people with disabilities, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date: Friday 25th October at 12 noon
Initial Online Interview: w/c 28th October 2024
Final Interviews: w/c 4th November 2024
Working with us
There is an attractive package for the right candidate, which includes up to 30 days paid holiday entitlement, health cash plan, defined contribution pension scheme and access to our employee discounts scheme with 24/7 employee assistance helpline.
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