This is a brand new influential role designed to support our CEO in building our organisational fitness for the future through its infrastructure, including health and safety, people management, data and technology, and the running of our building at Chaucer Street.It is a wonderful opportunity to lead the creation of sustainable mechanisms to improve ways of working in the challenging and evolving charity services sector. It is a role that will directly enable our front-line teams to spend more time with and create improved outcomes with the women we are here to support.About us

Nottingham Women’s Centre is a women’s community and services space dedicated to helping women to overcome barriers, have their voices heard and seek solutions that create a better future for themselves. We do this by offering a network of services that include counselling, advice and guidance, courses, health and well-being activities, volunteering, focussed campaigning and activism.General Description

We are looking for an experienced Operational Lead to join our senior leadership team at an exciting point of change and development for the organisation. This is a brand new influential role designed to support our CEO in building our organisational fitness for the future through its infrastructure, including health and safety, people management, data and technology and the running of our building at Chaucer Street. It is a wonderful opportunity to lead on the creation of sustainable mechanisms to improve ways of working in the challenging and evolving charity services sector. It is a role that will directly enable our front line teams spend more time with and create improved outcomes with the women we are here to support.Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership incOversee day-to-day operations across the organisation.Develop and implement operational policies, planning and procedures.Support continuous learning and improvement in organisational effectivenessGovernance, Compliance and Risk incEnsure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligationsMaintain and monitor the risk management register and oversight of all organisational policiesSupport the SLT, Board and CEO with governance processes and reporting (internally and funder)IT, Systems and Infrastructure incOversee the charity’s IT systems, databases, and technology infrastructure.Lead on digital transformation and ensure tools and systems support effective service deliveryMaintain information security standards and appropriate accreditationsFinance and Resource Management incCollaborate with the Head of Finance to ensure robust financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for operationsMonitor organisational performance against key budgets and metrics.Work with teams to ensure and increase value for money across contracts and expensesSupport funding bids primarily where linked to core and operational costsHR and People Management incSupport the People Officer in the development of People strategy and implementation (recruitment, performance, wellbeing, learning and development).Champion a positive, feminist and inclusive workplace culture.Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice in HR.Service leadership incThe role currently includes management of the reception and admin team who support women as they come into the building and utilise the welcome space for activities as well as support the logistical running of the buildingFacilities and Health and Safety incManage the charity’s facilities (offices, community spaces, etc.) and ensure safe working environments.Oversee health and safety compliance and business continuity planning.Leadership and Strategic InputContribute to organisational strategy and business planning.Work closely with other members of the senior leadership team to ensure alignment across contracts, teams and activity offersBuild and maintain working partnerships with external organisationsSupport and develop your team ensuring they are competent and empowered to undertake their roles and support you and the organisation deliver quality servicesEnsure that all work is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and Nottingham Women’s Centre policies and procedures, including the Centre’s Equal Opportunities policy and Health and Safety Policy.Deputise for the CEO as required.The nature of the role and organisation will require you to be flexible and you may be asked carry out any other duties commensurate with this postNotes

As part of our anti-racism work we aim for 50% of shortlisted candidates to be from an ethnic minority. This positive action is being taken to further diversify our team. All shortlisted candidates must meet the essential minimum criteria which are marked with a * on the person specification.We offer a generous amount of leave, opportunities for flexible and or hybrid working, workplace pension, personal development and a supportive working environment that includes access to an employee assistance programme.This post is subject to completion of a three-month probationary period.An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.

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