Operations Manager
The role
We pride ourselves on being a values-driven organisation, and we’re looking for a like-minded Operations Manager to join the team in this new role.
Blending people skills with project and process expertise, you will be organised and adaptable. You will be adept at spreading yourself across multiple functions and have the right balance of assertiveness and human touch to get things done. We are looking for someone with strong oral and written communication skills, who will be able to lead meetings and write effectively for a wide readership. This is a varied role, in a lively and friendly organisation where no two days are the same, which will suit someone with a strong interest in criminal justice.
You may come to us as an already-established manager, or someone looking to step up into a more senior role. You may have experience across some of the usual operations functions, such as HR, facilities management and project management. Or, you may have developed a specialism in your career and be looking for a wider remit and leadership role.
Research tells us that marginalised groups of people may not apply for jobs unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We also know that good applicants can come from many backgrounds with different experiences that might not seem “standard”! We’d still love to hear from you, even if you don’t feel like you check all the boxes as you read through this job pack. We value people who bring unique perspectives and knowledge to our team.
We hope you’ll apply: what is most important to us is sharing our values and attitude to work – the rest we can work on through our culture of feedback and development.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send a CV and one page covering letter to recruitment@standout.org.uk by the application deadline above. Your covering letter should include:
why you would like to work for StandOut
why this particular role interests you
Please use the job description and person specification information in this application pack to detail your suitability. CVs without a supporting covering letter will not be considered.
If this opportunity sounds exciting to you but your experience, skills or qualifications don’t match every requirement exactly, we would still encourage you to apply - you may just be the perfect fit.
StandOut is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from people with experience of the criminal justice system, however security clearance to work in prison is essential for this role. In order to help ensure that our policy is working well please complete an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form and submit with your application.
If you would like to discuss any aspect of the role or the application process please email us on recruitment@standout.org.uk and we would be delighted to arrange for you to speak with one of the team.
Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 26 November
Interviews: First round Wednesday 3 December (please confirm availability). We reserve the option to shortlist to a second interview.