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Salary We are looking for an experienced manager to take on an interim role for up to 12 months maternity cover. This is an award-winning organisation who is a charity led by women. You will be responsible for the management of a range of services ensuring high standards are met. You will be managing and growing your team by helping them develop within their role.
THE ROLE:
Lead the operational management team based in Leeds ensuring intensive high-quality, trauma responsive support is provided.
Monitor delegated responsibility, ensuring that the services operate within the agreed budget.
Line-manage direct reports and ensure your team receive regular supervision.
Provide support to your team, manage, and supervise.
Deliver team meetings, reflective practice and staff learning opportunities.
Organise and attend external meetings and events.
Design and develop training for professionals in the region.
Managing confidential customer records.
Identifying fundraising opportunities, attending meetings with potential new funders.
This is an interim role, maternity contract for approx. 12 months.
You will need to travel in this role which may include overnight stays, as well as some evening and weekend work.
THE CANDIDATE:
Previous experience leading and managing service delivery within a local charity.
Leading, motivating and developing staff.
A high solution-focused approach and the ability to make effective timely decisions.
Highly collaborative, flexible, diplomatic, and assertive with good influencing/negotiation skills.
Strong spoken and written communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve difficult situations calmly and effectively.
Ability to oversee budgets.
Able to manage your own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines.
An understanding of women in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
