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Job Title: Director Of Operations
Location: Based from our main site in Olton, with some travel across the West Midlands
Salary: GBP65,000 - GBP70,000 Per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Mason Yardley Trust
As a charity, MY Trust is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families. With roots dating back nearly 700 years, as Sir Josiah Mason Trust and Yardley Great Trust, our legacy is one of compassion, inclusivity, trust and excellence.
Our vision is a future where all people have a great place to call home, are part of a thriving community and have opportunities to achieve their potential. Our family of charities strive to improve lives and create opportunities by providing quality homes, care, support, and education.
We value our hardworking, loyal staff and believe that our people make us who we are. We provide rewarding training opportunities for all of our staff and encourage them to reach their potential and make the best use of their skills and abilities.
About The Role
The Director of Operations is responsible for the leadership and effective delivery of MY Trusts operational services.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director will work closely with the Chief Executive and Director of Finance and Corporate Resources to deliver the Trusts strategy and develop its services. They will provide the Chief Executive and Board with clear assurance about operational performance, compliance and significant risks.
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The Director will lead through an operational management team, making sure managers have clear responsibilities and the support they need to deliver their services well. As a senior leader in a relatively small organisation, they will also be expected to understand services in sufficient depth to recognise problems early and become directly involved when their experience or authority is needed.
The role has particular responsibility for operational performance, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, information governance and people leadership. The Director will lead the Trusts operational relationships with commissioners and play a substantial role in developing new opportunities.
Throughout their work, the Director will keep the experience and interests of residents and beneficiaries central to operational decision-making.
Key Aspects Of The Role Involve
- Operational Leadership and Performance
- Resident and Communities Support
- Regulation, Compliance and Assurance
- Safeguarding
- People and Leadership
- Commissioning, Partnerships and Development
- Finance and Resources
- Governance and Risk
- Other General responsibilities
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Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and a full job description is available to download on our website.
About You
- Significant senior leadership experience at Head of Service, Director, Assistant Director or equivalent level within housing, supported accommodation, health, care or charitable services
- A good working understanding of social housing regulation and the Regulator of Social Housings Consumer Standards
- Substantial involvement in tenders, funding proposals or the development of new services.
- Senior experience of safeguarding and responding to significant operational concerns.
- Responsibility for operational budgets and experience of working with finance colleagues on planning and financial performance.
- Experience of leading change and improving services
Benefits
- Starting on 23 days holiday exclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
- An annual wellbeing day for all staff
- Company sick pay
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Wisdom: guide to health and mental wellbeing
- Health Assured: Employee Assistance Programme inc. access to external support and counselling
- Bright Exchange: perks and benefits from a range of retailers including well known brands
- Training opportunities
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