Are you a hands on Operations Manager looking for a new challenge?

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable adults and children?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with Respond, a unique organisation that provides specialist, therapeutic services to individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and their families, with the aim of reducing trauma and abuse, and the impact thereof.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the overall purpose of this role is to provide operational leadership and management on core functions such as HR, IT, premises, database and data management, compliance and contracts. Working closely with the CEO, the post-holder will be responsible for all operations contracts with service suppliers, supporting with service leads on drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring they meet accepted industry standards and legislation. You will lead on compliance, budget management and reviewing and updating operational policies. Overseeing the health and safety of the organisation, you will ensure all health and safety procedures are in place and being adhered to. You will also lead on reducing carbon footprint, leading on sustainability and recycling in within the organisation. In addition, you will be responsible for line managing staff with operations functions, including the Office Manager.

To be considered for this role, it is essential to have proven operations management experience with excellent knowledge of IT systems, project management and line management skills. The placed candidate will be able to demonstrate strong listening skills with the ability to forward plan and deliver against established plans. Ideally, you will have experience of implementing and managing a new database, have experience of managing office moves and knowledge of contract procurement and managing service providers.

A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Please apply with a Word Document copy of your CV. Cover letters are not required at this stage.