Deputy Director Of Operations

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Voice 21 as they look to appoint a new Director of Operations. This is a senior leadership role within the organisation and will be joining at a vital time to support with the development of their next 5 year strategy.

Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most.

The Director of Operations will drive the effective implementation of our new strategy, lead the Operations function (Finance, People & Culture, Technology and Business Planning), and take a significant role in organisational leadership, actively contributing to Board and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) conversations and modelling and developing a culture which ensures that Voice 21 remains a great place to work.

The successful candidate will be an experience and collaborative senior leader with a background in driving and developing an operations function. You will be a supportive and thoughtful leader, who can think strategically whilst also be hands on where needed. You will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Finally, you will be driven and motivated by the organisations mission and ambition, with a real passion for education and improving children’s life chances.  
 
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