Interim Operations Director

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Ensure Operational Continuity – Maintain day-to-day operations across all departments to ensure the organisation remains functional and responsive to student needs during the investigation.Support and Safeguard Sabbatical Officers – Provide structured support to sabbatical officers, especially where they are involved in the investigation, ensuring their wellbeing and ability to fulfil representative dutiesReinforceernance andpliance – ensureernance structures and procedures are fully adhered to / enacted and, if necessary, make rmendations for improvement.Stabilise Financial Management – Conduct a rapid financial health check, ensure robust financial controls are in place, and oversee transparent financial reporting, rebuilding trust and ensure solvency and liquidity.Build Trust with Stakeholders – Act as a credible and neutral figure to re-establish confidence.municate openly about steps being taken to address concerns.Strengthen Risk Management – Identify and mitigate organisational risks, particularly reputational and operational, arising from the investigation. Ensure trustees and officers understand risk frameworks.Provide Leadership and Staff Reassurance – Offer visible, empathetic leadership to staff and volunteers. Address morale issues and ensure service delivery continuity through clearmunication and support.Ensure Effective Board Functioning – Support the Trustee Board and itsmittees, ensuring meetings are well-serviced, decisions are documented, and trustees are fully briefed and supported.Maintain External Relationships – Represent in external forums to ensure the voice remains active and credible during the investigation period.Prepare for Transition – Begin laying the groundwork for a permanent leadership transition, including documentation of interim actions, rmendations for structural improvements, and handover planning.
Person specification :

Essential

Qualifications •

Level 6 or equivalent qualification and relevant
experience
• Level 7 or professional qualification in
Business administration or relevant experience

Experience, Skills and Knowledge•
Experience of providing advice to key
Stakeholders and developing, implementing,
And evaluating strategic direction
• Experience of successfully leading and
Managing a diverse team ensuring service
Objectives are met
• Experience of managing and resolvingAnd welfare issues
• Track record of operating within and managing• Experience of initiating, leading and managing
Effective change
• Experience of usingplex management
Information to inform and guide strategic
decision-making
• Clear written and oralmunication skills
With the ability to understand, negotiate and
Influence decision-making
• Experience of providing advice on
Interpretation of policy, procedures, or legal
Requirements for a diverse team
• Experience of policymaking and evaluation
• Experience of setting and effectively managing
budgets
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to
Motivate diverse teams that change
Significantly on an annual basis
• An understanding of the requirements of data
Protection and GDPR
• Experience of building and maintaining
Excellent working relationships with key
Stakeholders.
• Demonstrate an ability to undertake decision-making
Inplex and unpredictable contexts

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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Location:
Bradford
Job Type:
FullTime

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