Head of Operations
- Recruiter
- The Humane League UK
- Location
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United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 15 Oct 2021
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2021
- Job Title
- Director
- Category
- Professional Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Who we are:The Humane League UK is a charity ending the abuse of animals raised for food by influencing the policies of the world's biggest companies, demanding legislation, and empowering others to take action. We're a mission–driven, energetic team focused on problem–solving and effective teamwork, and have grown significantly over the last few years. Thanks to our targeted approach, our effectiveness in reducing animal suffering and our efficient use of donations, The Humane League has been named Top Charity by the independent evaluator Animal Charity Evaluators for every rating period.The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, demonstrating our commitment to recruiting, retaining, and supporting disabled people and people with health conditions, based on their skills and talent. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all applicants will receive unbiased consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, or veteran status.You can read more about how The Humane League UK is working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by clicking the Apply button and following the link in the job description.If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us via our website and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the process.We are seeking a well–organised, analytical and strategically–minded individual to lead our Operations team in the UK.This is a permanent, full–time position (37.5 hours per week). We will be recording a webinar hosted by Vicky Bond, Managing Director and Katie Facia, Operations Coordinator. You can submit any questions you would like to answer regarding the role and The Humane League by following Apply now button. Please submit any questions by October 24th. The webinar and it will be available here after October 26th.Who you are:Reporting to the Managing Director and sitting within the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be passionate about The Humane League’s mission of ending the abuse of animals raised for food.The primary focus of the position is to support the operational side of the organisation designing policies, developing internal communication processes, overseeing staff well–being and implementing technological solutions. Working closely with other Leadership team members you’ll provide strategic thinking and contribute actively to the development of the organisation. Managing the Financial Officer and Operations Coordinator and collaborating with other Leadership team members to facilitate support for the team and design internal processes for efficiency and success. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to contribute towards creating long–lasting change for animals raised for food.With the ability to multitask, you’ll need to be well organised, efficient and a good problem–solver. You’ll have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast–paced environment and be able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.ManagementManages Finance Officer and Operations CoordinatorEnsures staff receive the training, resources and support to do their jobs effectivelyManages and leads the Operations Department to achieve agreed objectives and to encourage the professional development of individual team members Develops, in collaboration with the team, Operational department goals and is responsible for timely reportingOversees the development and monitoring of the budget for the Operations teamSets/clarifies job expectations and provides regular feedback & guidanceEmpowers staff in the development of their strategies and techniquesManages Time Off requests and approval of expenses for the Operations Department membersLeads hiring/promoting/termination of staff Sets/Manages departmental call agendas or delegates as appropriateStrategyLeads, manages and develops all strategy for operations within the UKDevelops an internal operational strategy Researches and keeps up to date on developments in GDPR, Human resources and operational strategy Collaborates with other organisations to learn new approaches and share/coordinate strategiesCoordinates monitoring and evaluation of internal communication processes and updates as neededWorks closely with other departments to ensure effective collaborationWorking together with the Leadership team in the UK, develops and guides the work of THL UK, identifying key priorities and strategies to further the organisation.CommunicationOversees and develops effective internal communication processes in close collaboration with other members of the Leadership team.Works with all departments to ensure effective strategic alignment, working cohesively with team members intra– and inter–departmentally.Presents to the board of trustees, as required, on key operational updates and financial reports.In AdditionEnsuring compliance with all charity and legal regulations.Attend conferences, events and protests as required. Perform any other duties assigned by the Managing Director.Attending in–person workshops several times a year.Key CompetenciesThought Leadership: An informed opinion leader on operations and the go–to person for the organisation. With great experience in internal communications, you know how to develop the most efficient processes.Strategic thinking: Overseeing both the financial aspects of the organisation as well as the hiring and other human resource needs you will be a strategic thinker who can look ahead, predict and plan the needs of the organisation.Leadership: Leads with integrity and mutual respect and inspires trust and confidence with a wide range of people representing various backgrounds and levels of experience.Management: Builds a team of high–performing staff members, appropriately structures jobs so that staff members can succeed, develops and motivates staff members, and acts from the perspective of an organisational leaderDecision making: an active listener with the ability to critically think and evaluate. Making key decisions when needed and in collaboration with others.Problem solver: Identifies issues, effectively structures problems, analyses information to produce insights and generates wise, actionable recommendations. A forward–looking thinker who anticipates needs.Analytical: You have a careful and systematic approach with a keen eye for detail. Able to review large amounts of data and succinctly present it.Good to know:Our employees all work remotely but still enjoy a supportive, collaborative environment. You will have access to a work place pension, 25 days leave plus Public Holidays, flexible working hours, internet reimbursement, our Employee Assistance Programme, and family friendly policies. Professional learning and development is actively encouraged.At The Humane League, animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work and as such, many of our employees are vegan by personal choice. All of our events and workshops offer only plant–based meals. We are looking to speak to a wide range of candidates with diverse backgrounds – #NonGraduatesWelcomeFor our salaries to be fair, transparent, and equitable we want to provide a system that delivers a competitive salary in the market and could eliminate potential biases in compensation (such as the gender pay gap). For more information about the Head of Operations salary structure and The Humane League UK's benchmarking algorithm please see the additional documents attached to this job advert All applicants need to be:Fluent in written and spoken EnglishLive and have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to consider applications from those without the right to work in the UK) Committed to our mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food Closing date: 7th November 2021 You will hear from us after the application closing date passes. Once your application has been received and reviewed and we want to take it forward, our thorough interview process will follow this route.Skills Test (completed remotely)Screening interview (via audio call) Second Interview (via video call)Final Interview (via video call)For full details of our recruitment process please see the additional documents attached to this job advert.
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