The Rochdale Deputy Director is a new, senior role who will ensure the Rochdale team is thriving, delivering, and capturing our learning and impact. They will have wide-ranging responsibilities for the performance and development of all operational projects and programmes of work, ensuring high-quality delivery of programmes in line with contract and funder requirements.
This post offers significant opportunities for innovation and the development of new areas of work, alongside development and growth of existing services. They will work closely with the Rochdale Director to identify new opportunities, develop ideas into action and ensure new projects and programmes are implemented successfully.
As well as having a strong internal focus, the role will also build relationships with our Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) members and key senior leaders in the borough. They will lead on strengthening the relationship between the system and the VCFSE sector, working to develop the infrastructure for voice and influence of the sector.
They will also regularly deputise for the Rochdale Director and provide strategic representation for the sector in key system boards and partnerships.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure high-quality delivery of programmes in line with contract and funder requirements.
2. Identify new opportunities and develop ideas into action.
3. Strengthen relationships with VCFSE members and senior leaders.
4. Develop the infrastructure for voice and influence of the VCFSE sector.
5. Deputise for the Rochdale Director and provide strategic representation.
Ideal Candidate
1. Has excellent programme management skills and experience.
2. Is committed to the development and quality of existing services.
3. Is excited to explore opportunities for innovation and development of new areas of work.
4. Is a skilled and experienced line manager.
5. Is passionate about the VCFSE sector and addressing the root causes of systemic issues.
6. Has experience managing contracts, budgets, and demonstrating impact and social value.
7. Is a networker and can easily build strong, trusting relationships.
8. Is a skilled influencer who can operate within partnerships and bring solutions.
9. Is an excellent communicator and effective in producing reports and presentations.
For this role, candidates will be asked to take part in two rounds of recruitment: an assessment centre on 13 February 2025 and a panel interview on 24 February 2025.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
In order to ensure that our workforce reflects our communities across all levels of seniority, Action Together is offering a guaranteed place at the assessment centre to any candidate who:
1. Meets the essential criteria listed in the person specification and provides evidence of this on their application form.
2. Identifies as a disabled person and/or a member of a community experiencing racial inequality.
If you have any questions please contact a member of the HR team on 0161 339 2345.
Additional Information
Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed, and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.
At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity, and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.
At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it's possible, strengthen others, and be true, we'd love you to consider joining our team.
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