Chief Operating Officer
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Date posted
April 19, 2025
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1 Person
Description
Department: Core
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £50-55k (with annual pay reviews)
Closing Date: Friday 18th April 2025 (advert may be withdrawn early should we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)
Interviews: Stage 1 – W/C 21st April / Stage 2 – W/C 28th April
Role Starting Date: As soon as possible
About the Role:
In supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will lead and support on the following initiatives:
– Operational Efficiency – Improving and implementing a range of policies, procedures, processes and systems.
– Business Development – Lead in increasing procured service opportunities through the implementation of the Foundations strategic and operational plans.
– Delivery Standards – Oversight and delegation to the Management and Operations team for scaling and increasing the delivery offer and quality of provision.
– Kite Marks, Accreditation and Compliance – Increasing credibility and practices through achieving industry recognised accreditations and compliance measures.
To effectively lead and develop the Foundation’s Operations, focusing on partnership development, financial sustainability, quality assurance and business development whilst enhancing the Foundation’s visibility and presence within the wider community as a high-quality provider.
To keep up to date with political, social, economic and technological changes to ensure currency within the department, particularly where new opportunities become available to enhance the curriculum offer.
Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure sustainability for Sheffield United Community Foundation whilst seeking new business development opportunities for appropriate expansion and development of the charity.
About Sheffield United Community Foundation:
Sheffield United Community Foundation is a charity working in the areas of Accessibility & Inclusion, Community Engagement, Education & Skills, Employability & Training, Health & Wellbeing and Sport & Physical Activity.
Our Vision:
A healthy, empowered, inclusive community.
Our Mission:
Harnessing the power of Sheffield United, we deliver bespoke programmes that tackle inequalities and provide opportunities to improve people’s lives and develop communities.
Our Pillars:
Trustworthy – Flexible – Considerate – Passionate – Progressive
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented audiences, including but not limited to applicants with disabilities, ethnically diverse communities, and we don’t discriminate against any age groups.
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £50-55k (with annual pay reviews)
Closing Date: Friday 18th April 2025 (advert may be withdrawn early should we receive a high volume of suitable applicants)
Interviews: Stage 1 – W/C 21st April / Stage 2 – W/C 28th April
Role Starting Date: As soon as possible
About the Role:
In supporting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will lead and support on the following initiatives:
– Operational Efficiency – Improving and implementing a range of policies, procedures, processes and systems.
– Business Development – Lead in increasing procured service opportunities through the implementation of the Foundations strategic and operational plans.
– Delivery Standards – Oversight and delegation to the Management and Operations team for scaling and increasing the delivery offer and quality of provision.
– Kite Marks, Accreditation and Compliance – Increasing credibility and practices through achieving industry recognised accreditations and compliance measures.
To effectively lead and develop the Foundation’s Operations, focusing on partnership development, financial sustainability, quality assurance and business development whilst enhancing the Foundation’s visibility and presence within the wider community as a high-quality provider.
To keep up to date with political, social, economic and technological changes to ensure currency within the department, particularly where new opportunities become available to enhance the curriculum offer.
Work collaboratively with other staff to ensure sustainability for Sheffield United Community Foundation whilst seeking new business development opportunities for appropriate expansion and development of the charity.
About Sheffield United Community Foundation:
Sheffield United Community Foundation is a charity working in the areas of Accessibility & Inclusion, Community Engagement, Education & Skills, Employability & Training, Health & Wellbeing and Sport & Physical Activity.
Our Vision:
A healthy, empowered, inclusive community.
Our Mission:
Harnessing the power of Sheffield United, we deliver bespoke programmes that tackle inequalities and provide opportunities to improve people’s lives and develop communities.
Our Pillars:
Trustworthy – Flexible – Considerate – Passionate – Progressive
We particularly welcome applications from under-represented audiences, including but not limited to applicants with disabilities, ethnically diverse communities, and we don’t discriminate against any age groups.
Skills
- Management
- Planning
- Leadership
