The Preshal Trust – Caring for Families

Job Description

Job Title:- Operations Manager

Hours of Work:- 35hrs per week

Salary:- £26,000 – £28,300 plus 6% Pension Contribution

Responsible to:- Preshal Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Purpose:- To provide operational, day-to-day management of the Preshal Centre and lead a team of staff delivering family services.

Duties and Responsibilities of Post:-

Working closely with the CEO provide line management responsibilities including facilitating recruitment, inductions, support & supervision sessions, appraisals and work plans.

Oversee and facilitate the operational management including programme planning and development, maintenance matters, health & safety, monitoring & evaluation, data protection, policies and procedures, systems and procedural matters.

Facilitate partnership working, along with the Preshal CEO, to interact with local agencies and promote the work of The Preshal Trust.

Support the Preshal employees in job development including facilitating team meetings and training days as required.

Facilitate consultation with service users and ensure that their evaluation of the Preshal service provision is used in planning and assessment.

When needed provide hands on support to the Day Centre. Support the CEO with other management duties and deputise for the CEO as

required. Communicate effectively with colleagues, partnerships, networks, groups and service

providers. Ensure all safeguarding measures and procedures are followed at all times. Ensure that all relevant Health and Safety measures, Equal Opportunities objectives,

and anti discriminatory practices are implemented and adhered to. Assist with funding applications and other fundraising activities as required. Along with the CEO represent the Project in the community, city wide and nationally;

including conferences, meetings and giving presentations about the work. Participate in general office duties, staff meetings, events and activities. To consult and co-operate with the CEO and the Preshal Board, providing regular

reports both written and verbal and attend Board meetings. Attend relevant training/development opportunities. Reflect on and develop own practice in consultation with the CEO. Undertake job related administration including accounting for expenses. Effectively manage the use of resources.

Any other reasonable duties as may be appropriate or as directed by the line manager or directors.

Person Specification

Essential Desirable d Experience and Qualifications

Display (through references and examples) an effective record of good working practice with vulnerable and disadvantaged adults and their families in a relevant setting

Previous experience in a suitable management role

Relevant professional qualification in management, community development, children & families

Experience of working in the third sector

Good record of facilitating effective partnership working

Knowledge and Understanding Sympathy with the Christian ethos of

the Preshal Trust An understanding of the issues

relevant to people living in an area of deprivation

Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice

Willingness to participate in relevant training and development

Awareness of current development and legislation relating to working with children and families

Skills and Abilities Demonstrate leadership skills including

developing and inspiring individuals to reach their potential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written

Ability to work within a budget Strong organisational skills Competent IT skills Ability to be pro-active and to work on

own initiative as well as effectively as part of a team

Ability to develop new initiatives Good analytical mind for developing

good systems and procedures Ability to multi-task and work in a busy

environment Ability to prioritise work and meet

deadlines Strong lateral thinking capacity Respect for Confidentiality Ability to work flexibly

Use IT packages Word, Excel and PowerPoint to a proficient level and show competency in displaying and manipulating information.