Operations Administrator

Job Title:                   Head of Operations & Development 

Salary:                         Circa £35k pro rata (Annual review) 

Hours per week:         Part time 25/30 hours per week. Occasional weekend and evening work required 

Start date:                    Immediate start 

Location:                      Hybrid working 

Reporting to:               Chair of Board of Trustees 

Managing:                     A small team comprising two Office Administrators (one working from home and one based in the office in Hertfordshire, one Finance Manager (home based), one Volunteers and Recruitment Manager (home/office based). All are part time. 

Do you have a passion for bringing women together and are eager to try new experiences?

Do you want a role that allows you to make a difference to people’s lives?

We are looking for a Head of Operations & Development to lead our wonderful organisation as we continue on our journey modernising and positioning ourselves as the go-to place for women who want to connect with others, broaden their horizons and engage in stimulating and fun conversations with others.

Who we are 

NWR is a membership organisation for women that has been bringing women together for over 60 years. We have over 300 groups across the country who meet for informal chats, activities and discussions. NWR members can also participate in online events, talks, conferences, specialist Facebook groups and more. Women of all ages are welcome to join.

NWR is open minded, welcoming, friendly, respectful interested in all issues particularly those relevant to women's lives.   NWR is not political nor religious and does not campaign nor fundraise.  

What will you do

We are recruiting for a pivotal role in this national organisation, which has 5000 members in

310 groups around the UK. Leading a small, dedicated and hardworking team you will oversee and successfully manage all elements of running the organisation including membership, marketing, finance, and staffing. You will work with a high level of efficiency, meeting essential deadlines and maintaining and improving the internal functioning of the organisation. 

A strategic thinker, strong communicator and people person, you will be an excellent team player with experience working in a small organisation where everyone plays a key part and has the drive and creativity to overcome challenges

The successful applicant will be responsible for the implementation of the strategic plan, taking the organisation forward and significantly increasing membership. They will also develop and deliver innovative and relevant member benefits to engage existing members and promote NWR.  

Key Responsibilities 

·        Manage and deliver the operational plan

·        Manage the financial resources and expenditure of the organisation

·        Oversee the smooth running and internal functioning of the organisation  

·        Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

·        Identify ways to ensure the organisation’s offering remains relevant and enticing to new and existing members

·        Create and implement a marketing strategy to grow the organisation,

·        The line management of all staff and personnel matters.

·        Work with the Chair of Trustees to ensure robust governance systems and policies are in place.

·        To be the interface between staff and Trustees 

·        Contribute to the Strategic Plan and future development of NWR with the aim of significantly increasing the                           membership. 

·        Adopting a proactive and innovative role in managing and delivering national and regional events to attract new                     membership and engage current members. 

·        Actively engage the concept of partnership working to increase and promote the presence and public awareness of               NWR. 

·        Identify areas for growth and development of the organisation. 

·        Overseeing production of NWR magazine

Benefits 

·        Hybrid working

·        NEST pension scheme 

·        Free on-site parking

·        Friendly and supportive working environment

·        35 hour working week (FT)

Annual Leave 

NWR's holiday year runs from 1 January to 31 December. In each complete year  

full-time employees are entitled to 23 days paid holiday per year, plus 8 statutory days for the Bank Holidays

***Important***

Please upload your CV with a covering letter by clicking on ‘Quick Apply’, to demonstrate your suitability to excel in this role,

You mustrefer to the attached Person Specification in your application.’’