Director of Operations

London

£78,858

Permanent 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday [(happy to talk explore working)

Our client is seeking a new Director of Operations. The successful candidate will be a skilled professional who is keen to work for the trade union movement. They will join their senior leadership team and will report to the Assistant General Secretary. The postholder will lead on a wide range of services and functions, upholding standards of excellence befitting the trade union movement. These include:

• To manage the transition as the they move from Congress House, and subsequently strategically manage the their estate, including their headquarters and regional offices.
• Leading and developing staff teams, and practical experience of HRM and employee relations
• Financial planning and control at senior level including contracts and tender processes
• Upholding the organisation’s statutory obligations in areas of financial reporting and at least one of the following: building requirements, employment law, health and safety legislation

This is a challenging leadership role, and they invite applications from highly motivated, adaptable individuals, committed to the trade union movement’s aims and objectives, with experience in financial control and planning, facilities management and human resources. You will be familiar with statutory obligations in the areas of financial reporting, health and safety and general building requirements, and employee relations. You will be enthusiastic about developing their building, internal services and people to the highest standards, while ensuring value for money in a sensitive financial environment.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our client values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and from within and outside of the trade union movement. They particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are underrepresented at this grade in the organisation.

There will be a two stage interview, first round interviews will be held, w/c 9th December 2024; second round interviews, w/c 13th January 2025.

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 12 midday Wednesday 4th December 2024.

Our client's staff enjoy a generous benefits package including a final salary pension scheme and other benefits.