Operational Leadership and Organisational Management Person Specification At BLiM, we're interviewing on a rolling basis, so we'd encourage you to apply sooner rather than later! To be considered for a first interview, please include a Cover Letter with your application. This initial conversation will be relaxed and informal, and we'll take you through the full interview process together so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.Job Summary
Job Description
Own and oversee BLiM's day-to-day operations, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently, compliantly
and in alignment with its mission and values.
Establish and maintain robust internal systems including a CRM, shared project and partner management along with organisational management.
Act as the organisation's primary operational decision-maker.
Ensure BLiM meets all statutory, regulatory and compliance obligations including charity law,
employment law, data protection and health and safety.
Lead on business continuity planning, risk management and organisational resilience
People and Culture
Lead BLiM's people and culture agenda
Oversee the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are
proportionate, legally sound and aligned with BLiM's values.
Champion inclusive leadership and staff wellbeing across the organisation, creating the conditions for
every team member to do their best work.
Financial Oversight and Income Sustainability
Work closely with the Finance Manager and the CEO to manage BLiM's financial operations, including
all project and programme budgeting, forecasting, expenditure approval and cash flow management.
Ensure grant compliance and Funder reporting across all active grant programmes, ensuring BLiM
meets its contractual obligations on time and to a high standard.
Lead the cost-to-outcome reviews , establishing a financial baseline and ensuring every project and
programme is delivering value to all stakehholders.
Prepare financial reporting for the boardJob Requirements
Essential
Significant experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally as a COO, Head of Operations or Director of Operations in a charity, social enterprise or purpose-driven organisation.
Demonstrable track record of building and improving operational infrastructure: systems, processes, policies and ways of working that make organisations more effective and resilient.
Proven people management experience, including line management of senior staff, performance development, recruitment and team culture-building.
Strong financial literacy, including experience of budget management, grant compliance, financial reporting and working with a board finance function.
Experience of leading or supporting governance processes, including board reporting, risk management and compliance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex operational information into clear, accessible reports and presentations for stakeholdersHow to Apply
Deadline for applications is 14th June at 23.59