Job description
A fantastic foundation working to tackle child poverty, deforestation and domestic abuse are looking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced Chief Operations Officer.
Salary: £100,000 (potential flexibility for the right candidate)
Location: Central London
Contract: Full time / permanent
Key Responsibilities include:
1. Strategic Development: Collaborating with the founder to develop long-term strategies that advance the foundation’s mission and goals. Ensuring that all operations are aligned with strategic objectives, making adjustments as necessary to respond to changing circumstances.
2. Programme Execution: Overseeing the execution of all child poverty, domestic abuse and restoration programmes.
3. Operational Policies: Developing and implementing operational policies and procedures to enhance productivity and compliance.
4. Audit and Budget Management: Working with finance to develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring all expenditures are aligned with organisational goals.
5. Fund Development: Overseeing income generation and fundraising strategies
6. Programme Innovation: Leading the development of new programmes and the enhancement of existing programmes to better serve the community.
7. Team Management: Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
The successful candidate will have experience in operations management, ideally within a small foundation and a proven track record in strategic planning and execution, with a focus on operational efficiency and effectiveness. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and resource management is a must, alongside excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role is key and a real and committed passion for social justice and equity is essential.