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Director of Central Operations - IPS Grow
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Director of Central Operations - IPS Grow
Director of Central Operations, IPS Grow
Salary: £90,000 per annum Location: Hybrid / London
About Social Finance
Social Finance is an ambitious non-profit that designs, funds, and scales solutions to complex social problems. Our vision is a fairer world where we unleash the potential of people and communities. We work collaboratively with:
- Governments
- Funder organisations
- Communities
- The social sector
to tackle persistent challenges in UK society.
Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise from the public, private, and charity sectors, creating a collaborative and intellectually curious culture. We focus on systems change, aiming to improve how entire systems operate for better, lasting outcomes.
About IPS Grow
One of our flagship initiatives is IPS Grow, which supports the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment services across England. IPS is an evidence-based approach helping people with:
- Severe mental illness
- Addiction
- Other health-related challenges
to secure and sustain competitive employment through tailored support.
Scope of IPS Grow
IPS Grow partners with:
- Commissioners
- Healthcare providers
- Delivery organisations
to:
- Expand high-quality IPS services
- Improve quality and learning across the system
- Ensure data and evidence behind IPS continues to prove impact
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The scaling of IPS has been a priority of Social Finance since 2015 and remains a key focus today.
About the Role
As IPS Grow evolves from a fast-growing initiative to a mature organisation with increasing reach and influence, Social Finance is seeking a Director of Central Operations to join the IPS Grow and Social Finance Senior Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership across IPS Grow’s operational infrastructure, ensuring:
- Development and maintenance of systems, processes, and capabilities
- Delivering impact at scale
- Strengthen financial oversight, resource planning, and risk management
- Support the development of IPS Grow’s data and digital capability
- Shape organisational structures and culture to support sustainable growth
Role Requirements
IPS Grow is looking for a senior operational leader with:
- Experience in non-profit or publicly funded sectors, preferably with a proven track record in organisational scaling
- Exceptional strategic judgement and financial literacy
- Ability to build effective operational frameworks in complex environments
- Collaborative and interactive leadership style
- Experience fostering a "one team" culture across distributed teams
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Relationships & Culture
As a Director of Central Operations, you will be:
- A collaborative partner across IPS Grow and wider Social Finance
- Building trust across the teams to resolve operational challenges
- Ensuring a cohesive, unified approach to support growth
This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the next phase of IPS Grow's development. If you are motivated to have an impact, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply
Fill out your application through our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications will be processed as they're received.
Include the following in your application:
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A CV
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A covering letter addressing these questions:
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What is motivating you to become our next Director of Central Operations at IPS Grow? (200 words)
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Based on what you’ve read so far about us, why do you believe you’d be effective in this role? (200 words)
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Please describe a time you ensured an organisation had the right systems, processes, or capabilities to use data effectively. Your role and the difference it made. (250 words)
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Tell us about a situation when you successfully built strong partnerships across teams or organisations for a shared goal. Your approach and the outcome. (250 words)
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