We're looking for a Chief Operating Officer with strong leadership skills and business acumen to drive the business operations of our award–winning charity.
ABOUT US
Design West is a centre of excellence for Design & Placemaking, based in Bristol. Design West inspire, inform & involve people in the design of the world around them.
Working across sector & society, we deliver award–winning programmes including our Design Review & Placemaking consultancy services. Our growing client base includes formal contracts with 10 local authorities.
A registered charity, our mission is to inspire the public, politicians & professionals across the built environment to design, better, healthier, places to live, work & relax. Our vision is a world designed for life.
Based at our stylish venue on Bristol Harbourside, we deliver services across the South West from Swindon to Cornwall.
ROLE SUMMARY
* Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
* Salary: GBP45,000 – GBP50,000
* Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time (0.8FTE considered for the right candidate).
* Location of Post: Design West, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA
* Closing Date for Applications: 9 am on Thur 12 Dec.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ROLE
Design West is a growing charity. We have grown significantly over the last 3 years & are now looking to recruit a talented leader to work in partnership with our CEO to continue our impressive trajectory & impact.
We're searching for a COO with strong leadership skills & business acumen to drive our business operations. This new role will lead on executing the expansion of our services, whilst taking responsibility for key areas of the charity.
The new role will work closely with the CEO to set budgets & organisational vision. At Design West, we believe charities deserve excellence. You will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, diversity & excellence across our work, and work with the CEO to continue to develop a high performing team.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
This role would suit someone with a background in the built environment, cities, SMEs or placemaking who wants to drive success for a charitable purpose. You'll have excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve & personal integrity. You'll have a strong grasp of data analysis, programme finance & performance metrics.
You'll be excellent at strategic relationship–building & your structured approach will drive new opportunities & bring others with you.
HOW TO APPLY
Please see the application pack on our website for full details of the role. Send your CV & an accompanying cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining your interest in & suitability for the role, with reference to the pack. Please include details of x2 referees.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Dr Anna Rutherford, CEO.
* APPLY via the Design West Website.
* DEADLINE: 9 am on Thur 12 Dec.
* INTERVIEWS: First Interviews in the Week of Mon 16 Dec
* START DATE: Anticipated Spring 2024
PLEASE NO AGENCIES
Design West is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.