Overview Career Connect is a large national charity, listed in the top 100 Best Companies to work for. They are committed to supporting young people and adults to realise their potential and their mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment. Role Career Connect seeks to appoint a strategic and visionary Director of Operations – Justice Services. Sitting as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role carries responsibility for a diverse and high-impact portfolio of business operations. Responsibilities The Director will lead, and shape Career Connects Justice Services, driving sustainable growth and ensuring the effective delivery of contracts across the portfolio. You will cultivate strategic partnerships that support the organisation’s performance and financial objectives, embed a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and oversee contract performance through robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks. In addition, you will provide strong commercial and operational leadership, ensuring the efficient management of budgets, resources, and teams. Qualifications We are seeking an individual with a proven record of strategic and operational leadership, encompassing both service delivery and financial management, ideally within the criminal justice or a related sector. Above all, you will bring exceptional stakeholder management and collaboration skills, coupled with a genuine commitment to empowering people to achieve their potential. Location & Travel Although based in the Liverpool office, this role involves travel in the North-West and nationally. How to apply To learn more about this unique and exciting opportunity, please see the dedicated recruitment microsite via the Apply button. Deadline for applications: 9th November, Midnight. Interviews with Prospectus: 17th-19th November. Interviews with Career Connect:

1st Stage via Teams – 1st-3rd December. 2nd Stage in person – 10th & 12th December.

To arrange a confidential discussion about the role, please email our retained partners Jane Ray or Tammy Stewart at jane.ray@prospect-us.co.uk and tammy.stewart@prospect-us.co.uk Career Connect are committed to achieve greater diversity among its workforce, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability. They are a disability confident employer and proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity. If you’d like this document in an alternative format, please contact executive.admin@prospect-us.co.uk or call 020 7691 1920 #J-18808-Ljbffr