Job: Head of Operations & Finance (Maternity Cover)
We’re recruiting for a Head of Operations and Finance to join our team on a 12 month maternity cover contract.
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Operations & Finance plays a key role within our organisation, forming part of the Senior Management Team (with the CEO, Head of Programmes & Impact, and Head of Income and Partnerships).
This role is critical to ensuring the smooth running of the organisation. The role will lead on finance, HR, IT, and the processes that underpin all our work. It manages and serves as the main point of contact for 3rd party providers. The role holder is ReachOut’s Data Officer (GDPR) and leads on all areas of governance and compliance. You’ll be line managing ReachOut’s Operations team as well as providing leadership to our wider team as part of our Senior Leadership Team.
Contract: 12 Month Maternity Cover Contract, Part-time (0.8FTE), with a 6-month probation period. (We may consider 0.6FTE for the right candidate).
Working Hours: 30 hours a week – flexible hours around a general 9:00-17:30 working pattern, including some evening work attending Board meetings and events.
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days in ReachOut’s London office per week.
Salary: Pro rata salary of £36,000-£44,000 per annum incl. London Weighting. (FT equivalent £45,000-£55,000)
Application deadline: Monday 10th March at noon.
To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum two pages) that outlines your interest in your role and your fit against the job criteria.
Please submit your application to hr@reachoutuk.org. In the subject line quote ‘Head of Operations & Finance 2025’ and your full name.
Interviews: Interviews will take place in-person in our London office w/c 17th March 2025.
If the week for interviews causes any issues, please still apply as we may be flexible on the interview arrangements.
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. ReachOut will cover the cost of the check and guide you through the process.
All staff have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
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