Interim Chief Operations Officer - Carlton, United Kingdom - Green Park

Green Park

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Carlton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Interim Chief Operations Officer

£500 per day

3 /4 days per week

3 to 6 month assignment (whilst permanent CEO is recruited)

Green Park are proud to work with a small homelessness charity in their quest to recruit an Interim Chief Operating Officer.

Company

A respected local charity and social enterprise with a unique self-funded model.

Assignment Key Objectives:

Ensure that the welfare, safeguarding and development of companions is a priority
Lead the contract negotiations for the supply of electricity to the village due to be completed March 202
Manage the Preventative Maintenance Audit programme currently underway and present the results to the board of trustees.
Support the environmental enhancement projects (insulation) currently underway

Number of Days & Working Times.

Responsibilities:

Report and be accountable to the Board for the welfare, safeguarding and development of companions
Line management of 3 direct reports with overall leadership responsibility of companions, staff and volunteers
Attend and champion the operational subgroups to support collaboration between companions, staff, volunteers and trustees to deliver our plans
Report and be accountable to the Board for site management, ensuring the buildings, gardens and playing fields are appropriately insured and maintained.
Financial management including annual budget for approval by the Board and all regular reporting
Compliance with company and charity law, HMRC, SORP and best practice requirements
Oversee policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding are in place at all times
Effective and inclusive human resource management which promotes diversity and equality.

Personal Spec

Essential:

Proven experience in a similar role
Charity / NfP experience
Calm under pressure with track record of effective prioritisation of numerous challenging issues
Dynamic and compassionate able to inspire companions, board, volunteers, and staff alike
Demonstrable leadership and team building skills to align companions, staff and volunteers around Vision, Values and Strategy.
Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Experience of strategic and operational financial management including budgeting and cost control and an understanding of Housing Benefit / Universal Credit.