OPERATIONS MANAGER

Are you a supremely organised and motivated individual who is looking to join an exciting organisation that’s truly making a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people across the UK?   

The Jon Egging Trust (JET) is seeking to find an exceptional Operations Manager to help us deliver our next exciting phase of growth. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Finance, the successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing our people and culture ambitions, continuing to enhance our ways of working and infrastructure to ensure JET remains the best possible workplace for our talented team to keep changing young lives.

The role requires:

·         A track record of operational management and driving efficiencies within a charity or medium sized organisation

·         Competence in HR legalities and its administration, with a particular interest in shaping the foundations (processes, systems and practices) that create a fantastic employee experience.

·         Experience of Learning & Development initiatives, with a willingness and innovative mindset to build a new approach from the ground up.

·         Confidence managing information systems and databases, able to provide input on systems development and commissioning.

·         A positive ‘everything is figure-out-able’, ‘let’s find a way’ attitude to solving challenges and seeking operational excellence.

·         Exceptional people skills, able to interact and work proactively with internal teams, and comfortable liaising with board and committee members, as well as external parties.

·         An understanding of and commitment to good practice around inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities.

You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of home workers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes. The successful candidate will be experienced and highly proficient at HR management, adept at process and systems maintenance and improvements, all wrapped up in a multi-tasking, problem-solving, super organised do-er!

We are looking for a person who is self-motivated, a brilliant team player and communicator, but also happy to work autonomously and independently as required. Please see the candidate information pack for detailed information on remit and responsibilities for the role. 

We welcome applicants whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.   

About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)

At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up. 

Our benefits package includes:

·         Flexible working 

·         Enhanced annual leave

·         Homeworking allowance

·         Occupational pension scheme

·         Occupational sickness scheme

·         Special paid leave provision

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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement

The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.

The closing date is 31st January 2024 at 23.59 pm

Intention is to hold interviews on Tuesday 6 February 2024 in Bristol; we encourage early submission of your application.

Any Questions:  all go to the 'Contact us' page on our website.

Please note: To become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.