Operations Manager - Scotland, United Kingdom - With Kids

Description

• 35 hours per week. Funding for this post is indicative to the end of March 2025.

Role

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for an Operations Manager to join our team.

This post will be responsible for the operational management of RASAC P&K Services and deputising for the ChiefExecutive Officer when required.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our dedicated team, providing a range of Support, Prevention andAdvocacy services for survivors of sexual violence living in Perth & Kinross. The post holder will workclosely with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to lead on the development, delivery andevaluation of existing and new services. The post will also involve working with a range of stakeholders toimprove the identification of, and responses to, sexual violence. This will include applying and reporting to avariety of funders as required.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative in their approach, has excellent inter-personal skills and is able toadapt quickly to change. A commitment to a feminist analysis of gender -based violence is essential, alongside aminimum of 2 years management/leadership experience. Current or former experience of working in the ViolenceAgainst Women sector is desirable.

Funding for this position is indicative to the end of March 2025. RASAC P&K will endeavour to secure ongoingfunding beyond this date.

We require female applicants only and are exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 10th May 2024.

DIWC is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.

If you have experience working with volunteers and working with women from BME communities, we'd love to hearfrom you.

Please note that this role is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.

Scottish Women's Aid has an opportunity to join their membership services team as a Participation Lead. This role hasbeen established within SWA core work for a couple of years offering the opportunity to develop ourparticipation work as an organisation and managing the relationship with the Survivor Reference Group (SRG), agroup of women with lived experience who offer their invaluable knowledge and experience to our work. Thisposition will work as a part of the Membership Services Team, but work very closely with other teams within theorganisation including Policy and Training.

Location: Blend of home working and office, based in Rose Street, Edinburgh or can be entirely home-based anywhere inthe UK. Please talk to us about your flexible working requirements.

The Young Women's Movement is Scotland's national organisation for young women and girls' leadership andrights.

Young women are at the heart of everything we do and we work collectively to equip with them the resources, networksand platforms to lead meaningful change and create a more equal society.

We exist because we believe in a society where young women and girls' needs and rights are fully met. We willcontinue to strive until that society is secured.

To help us achieve this, the role of Head of Programmes & Operations has been created to:

• To lead the Operations and Finance functions of the Young Women's Movement to provide effective, efficient andbusiness-focused support that drives our work into the future
• To innovate, deliver and grow high qualityfeminist programmes and initiatives across Scotland that are led by the voices, experiences and needs of youngwomen and girls

Everyone who works at Young Women's Movement:

• Has equality at the heart of everything they do
• Takes a participatory approach to our work. We are foryoung women and by young women
• Builds communities of friendship and support networks, finding joy in ourcollective actions and connections
• Understands the impact of challenging inequality on those mostaffected by it. We lead with kindness and empathy, putting collective wellbeing at the core of ourorganisation
• Delivers our work with integrity and are proud of the work we do
• Is bold and brave.We do not shy away from challenging the status quo and taking radical steps to make gender equality a reality inScotland

How you'll help to create a fairer Scotland for young women and girls:

Leadership and Governance

• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to the leadership and delivery of the Young Women'sMovement strategic and operational goals
• Lead and inspire the Collective Voice & Action; Learningand Engagement and Business and Finance Team's workload and activities, including direct line management of theCollective Voice & Action Lead; Learning & Engagement Lead; Business & FinanceCoordinator
• Work with the CEO, Treasurer and external accountant on the Management Accounts for thequarterly Finance Subcommittee; and contribute towards papers for the Quarterly Board meetings
• Supportthe CEO with contributions to the overall organisation strategy and development
• Within your areas ofresponsibility and supporting the wider organisation, ensure compliance with all related policies and procedurese.g. HMRC, Pensions Regulator, Companies House & OSCR
• Provide additional management cover whennecessary

Operational Management

• Work with the CEO, Leads and young women to develop and expand our existing programmes and ensure we areconstantly innovating in programme and product development to meet the needs of the young women wesupport
• Replicate and expand existing programmes across Scotland whilst also adopting a proactive andstrategic approach to developing new and innovative programmes
• Develop excellent relationships with theYWM team and the young women we work with to drive positive outcomes and ensure our work is led by theexperiences, voices and needs of young women
• Support the Leads with strategic planning for theCollective Voice & Action; Learning and Engagement and Business and Finance Team's team including thesetting and monitoring of objectives and targets
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation activity for theCollective Voice & Action; Learning and Engagement and Business and Finance Teams

Finance

• Work with the CEO to set, manage and monitor organisation and project budgets
• Work with budget holdersto manage and monitor budget lines and authorised expenditure within delegated limits and YWM financial policiesand procedures
• Work collaboratively with the CEO and Business and Finance Coordinator to ensure a strongsynergy between organisational planning and financial and resource sustainability
• Lead on the annualproduction and audit of the organisation's statutory accounts, including preparation and completion of thestatutory accounts in accordance with charity and accounting standards, and submission of annual returns to theCharity Commission and Companies House
• Oversight of the charity's investments; including providingregular and timely advice to the Board on investment management and delivery

HR, Culture and People

Overseeing HR strategies, HR compliance, and ensuring HR strategies that mean our team are supported, skilled, anddeveloped

• Maintain and develop strong cross-team relationships within YWM
• Using external experts as required,co-ordinate and interpret advice on any human resource issues arising
• Support the Business & FinanceCoordinator to ensure the consistent delivery and quality of HR processes including staff recruitment, inductionand development, monthly payroll and pensions, annual objectives and professional development plans

IT, Administration and Business

• Oversee the YWM's information management, incorporating legal and regulatory requirements (GDPR), data security,and use of data and insight to deliver the objectives of the movement
• Ensure implementation of YWM'sActivity and Organisational Health and Safety policies and processes in line with legislation
• Generaloffice management oversight

Other

• Keep up to date with the latest developments in the charity, political and commercial sectors and identify keyopportunities for YWM
• Undertake any other duties that occasionally arise

Let's talk about you - you will already have or be working towards:

• A good standard of education in relevant field OR demonstrable equivalent skills through continued professionaldevelopment
• A track record of delivering organisational plans as part of a management team
• Anunderstanding of the issues facing young women, especially those facing the greatest inequalities and at riskfrom systemic discrimination
• Excellent relationship management skills and experience of line managementand professional development
• Professional expertise to implement team strategy and a strong track recordof efficient and effective delivery of objectives
• Previous experience of effectively setting, managingand monitoring budgets (annual budgets exceeding £500k preferable)
• The ability to work independently andto deal with often complex and non-routine issues
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, using asolution-focused approach
• A flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to operate and prioritisewithin a constantly evolving environment where targets and deadlines may change
• Commitment to owncontinuing professional development
• Experience of working in women-only spaces with a focus on young women and girls
• Experience of workingin a similar role in a charity or not-for-profit environment
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, Word, CustomerRelationship Management System (CRM) and finance software - Xero desirable
• Experience of managing an HRfunction - BreatheHR desirable
• Experience in and understanding of good charitygovernance
• Experience of participatory models of working with young women and/or youth workexperience
• Knowledge and understanding of feminist themes within equity, diversity and inclusion and theroles a support function plays in this

Why you should want to work with us

• We operate a 4-day working week, which means full-time is 28 hours
• We offer flexible working options andpatterns, including the option to work hybrid from anywhere in Scotland (our co-working space is inEdinburgh)
• Our annual leave entitlement is 28 days a year, including public holidays
• We provide1 additional day of annual leave for your birthday (or to take another time that you would like tocelebrate)
• All staff members are enrolled in our Employer Life Assurance Scheme
• You can access arange of benefits and discounts through our life assurance app.
• We are committed to supporting staffdevelopment through training and coaching opportunities
• Wellbeing and mental health support are apriority, all of our staff can access counselling through our EAP provider.
• We have a number of feministpolicies to support our staff e.g. fertility and menopause policies
• You'll be joining a team that willembrace your ideas and support and encourage you to bring your whole self to work

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, successful applicants will be required to undergo adisclosure check through the PVG Scheme.

At The Young Women's Movement we are an intergenerational team and we value and celebrate diversity. We welcomeapplications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or genderidentity.

Studies show that women and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic people are less likely to apply for a job unless theymeet every qualification. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't alignperfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person forthis role, or another role within The Young Women's Movement family.

The Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre Perth & Kinross are looking for a highly motivated and committed worker withexperience of providing therapeutic support to join our team. This post involves the provision of therapeuticsupport, information and advocacy services for survivors age 12+ and their family members. Experience ofdelivering emotional therapeutic, practical support and advocacy services to women and/ young people affected bytrauma is essential, alongside experience of assessing and responding to risk in relation to sexual abuse andexploitation. RASAC P&K welcome applications from women of all backgrounds and identities, in particularwomen of colour and those underrepresented in the workforce. Only women need apply under Schedule 9, Part 1 ofthe Equality Act 2010. Successful applicants subject to PVG.