Head of Operations

The Head of Operations is responsible for the effective delivery of all services in the organisation’s strategy to creating meaningful social, recreational, and educational opportunities for people with a learning/intellectual disability and/or autism throughout the Southern Health and Social Care Trust Area.

The Head of Operations provides strategic leadership in the development and delivery of effective and innovative services for people with a learning/intellectual disability and/or autism and their families.

The Head of Operations plays a strategic role in the Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the CEO, they work in close collaboration with other members of the Senior Leadership Team and Service Managers as well as with all staff within their team and across the organisation.

The Head of Operations demonstrates the charity’s core values in all aspects of carrying out the role.

The Head of Operations will execute the business plan and achieve financial results by leading, managing, and holding the team accountable for agreed upon commitments. You'll remove obstacles and barriers, manage major projects, standardise and systematise work, and integrate all major functions of the business.

You should be a responsible leader with an analytical and strategic mind and have a broad knowledge of the sector. There is an expectation that the postholder will be enthusiastic, innovative and creative in their approach.