Quarry Field
Dartington Hall Estate
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 6EA
United Kingdom
Are you passionate about improving the lives of socially excluded people in the criminal justice system?
Can you inspire and manage a team while maintaining a clear vision for meaningful rehabilitation?
Then join LandWorks as our new Operations Manager.
About LandWorks
LandWorks is an award-winning charity based on the beautiful Dartington Hall Estate in South Devon.
We support people leaving prison or at risk of custody to rebuild their lives, reintegrate into the community and break the cycle of reoffending.
With training facilities, workshops, a market garden, and offices on-site, LandWorks provides a unique, hands-on rehabilitation environment.
We’re a small, dedicated team with a strong track record—and even stronger values.
The Role
* Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team
* Oversee day-to-day operations and deputise for the Project Director
* Ensure effective systems and procedures are in place and followed
* Support and manage staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and accountable culture
* Promote and advocate for LandWorks’ values and mission both internally and externally
Who We’re Looking For
* Believes in the power of second chances
* Can build strong, trusting, supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
* Is passionate, empathetic, and highly organised
* Has experience in operational leadership
* Is a confident communicator and a natural team leader
Whether you’re ready to step into a more senior role or already operating at this level, you’ll find a meaningful, rewarding challenge here.
LandWorks operates on a person-centred model built on honesty, empathy, and trust. We offer a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment—one that enables real change to happen.
We are determined to achieve the best outcomes for our service users and ultimately inspire change in the criminal justice system.
In your covering letter, clearly explain why you are applying and how your skills and experience meet the criteria in the job description and person specification. Please use specific examples.
Want to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Chris on 01803 864891 for an informal chat or to arrange a visit to LandWorks.
We take safeguarding seriously and seek references and undertake DBS checks for new employees as appropriate. However, we positively welcome applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and we will not discriminate unfairly against people with previous convictions. We do not ask for disclosure of previous convictions at the initial application stage. Please request a confidential conversation before applying if you have any questions or would like to know more.
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