Poverty and inequality are the greatest challenges Scotland faces.
The Poverty Alliance is working to create a wide coalition that can bring about real change.
As our network in Scotland continues to grow, we have created a new role in our senior management team to support and manage the sustained development of our organisation: ? Post: Director of Operations (DOO24) Salary: £52,054 – £55,760 per annum + 8% pension contribution per annum plus 8% pension (35 hours per week, permanent) As a result of the continued growth and development of the Poverty Alliance, we have created the post of Director of Operations.
This is an important new development for the Poverty Alliance, one that will play a key role in ensuring we have the resources and policies in place to enable us to deliver on our purpose of supporting the prevention and reduction of poverty by building a strong network that influences policy and changes practice.
We are looking for someone who has significant experience at a senior leadership level, with a sound understanding of operational management and project and service development.
You will not only have experience in budgetary management, but a strong track record in income generation.
We will need someone who is focused on securing ambitious outcomes and impact, particularly in a social change context.
The Director of Operations will play a critical role in continuing to develop our approach to agile working and will have experience of ensuring continuous improvement and innovation is at the heart of organisational development.
You will have commitment to inclusive working, and knowledge of policy and practice in relation to diversity, inclusion and equality.
The Poverty Alliance is a values and mission driven organisation.
We bring together hundreds of organisations who share our desire to see an end to poverty, and a Scotland where everyone can flourish.
If you share that desire to bring about real social change, then we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications:? Monday 25th November 12 noon Interviews: ?Friday 6th December 2024 For more information, including a job description?and application form please visit www.povertyalliance.org/about_us/recruitment For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Peter Kelly, ****** To apply for the post please complete and return the application and equal opportunities form to Sinead Howell ****** .
CVs will not be accepted.
The Poverty Alliance aims to be an equal opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from any person who can demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the post, and we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part-time working and job share.
Please note that the Poverty Alliance has a legal duty to ensure those employed have the right to work and remain in the UK, the successful candidate will be required to confirm their eligibility prior to appointment.