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Top job! Head of Operations
- Full time
- £37,775 – £40,415
- Based in Drumchapel, Glasgow – Some remote working possible
- Closing 10th April 2023
An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and evolving award-winning Charity which pushes boundaries and works to change the landscape for children & families in Drumchapel and beyond. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will lead, manage and co-ordinate all operational aspects of the Charity.
3D Drumchapel is a Charity which has been working with children and families in Drumchapel and surrounding areas for 25 years. We journey with children, families and communities to build strong foundations for families to thrive. We aim to strengthen family relationships, support parents to be the best parents they can be, improve family health & wellbeing, support children's development and build capacity in communities for family support delivery. Our services include a perinatal programme, parent & child sessions, parenting programmes, learning & development sessions, outdoor play, peer support groups, 1-1 support, family support in schools and practical support including Bairn Necessities which redistributes clothing and equipment for 0-5 years. We also lead the Drumchapel Children & Families Network which brings together children & families, third sector, social work, health, education, police and housing to work together to improve outcomes for children and families in Drumchapel.
The role
Our Head of Operations post is a new role with the responsibility to lead, manage and co-ordinate all operational aspects of the Charity including people, service delivery, funding, finance, partnerships, impact, communication, policies & procedures and systems & processes.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone with a passion to create change for children and families and who follow our values of INTEGRITY, LOVE, EXCELLENCE & COLLABORATION with the following skills and experience –
Skills -
- Demonstrable leadership and organisational skills with ability to manage and shape development
- Proven people management skills including developing and inspiring individuals to excel and reach their potential
- Strong financial skills with ability to effectively manage budgets
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written
- Ability to assess service delivery impact and implement improvements
- Ability to work creatively, innovatively and flexibly
- Analytical mindset with experience developing robust systems, clear procedures and effective controls
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work and delegate in a busy and dynamic environment
- Ability to lead and manage change
Experience –
- Demonstrable experience in successfully leading and managing teams
- Significant record of good working practice with families in a relevant setting
- Experience of managing various processes and systems and using management information effectively
- Experience of managing complex budgets
- Experience and success securing external funding
- Good record of facilitating effective partnership working
- Track record of evaluating and assessing impact and implementing improvement actions
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, supportive and inspiring team working with children and families to make a real difference and change outcomes in Drumchapel and beyond. You will be joining our team at a pivotal time, and will have the unique opportunity to manage and develop service delivery as we grow, seek to break new ground and take 3D Drumchapel to the next level.
What we offer
- Competitive salary with incremental rises
- 6% employer pension
- 35 days annual leave which grows with length of service (includes 10 days public holidays)
- Flexible working in line with the needs of the Charity
- Opportunities for growth & development including comprehensive induction & training programme, coaching & mentoring, support & supervision, appraisals and team development
- Nurturing environment
Programme Manager
- Part time
- £32,848 – £35,449 pro-rata
- Based in Drumchapel, Glasgow – Some remote working possible
- Closing 10th April 2023
An exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and evolving award-winning Charity which pushes boundaries and works to change the landscape for children & families in Drumchapel and beyond. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead, develop, resource and manage programmes of service delivery.
3D Drumchapel is a Charity which has been working with children and families in Drumchapel and surrounding areas for 25 years. We journey with children, families and communities to build strong foundations for families to thrive. We aim to strengthen family relationships, support parents to be the best parents they can be, improve family health & wellbeing, support children's development and build capacity in communities for family support delivery. Our services include a perinatal programme, parent & child sessions, parenting programmes, learning & development sessions, outdoor play, peer support groups, 1-1 support, family support in schools and practical support including Bairn Necessities which redistributes clothing and equipment for 0-5 years. We also lead the Drumchapel Children & Families Network which brings together children & families, third sector, social work, health, education, police and housing to work together to improve outcomes for children and families in Drumchapel.
The role
Our Programme Manager role is a new role to lead, develop, resource and manage programmes of service delivery in accordance with 3D’s strategic objectives to improve outcomes for children and families. For specific service delivery streams, the role is to lead and manage a delivery team, monitor evaluate & assess impact (review, reflect & plan), develop programmes & services, set & manage budgets, secure funding and report on funds spent, engage in local networks & work in partnership with local agencies and facilitate & implement systems, policies and procedures. One of our two Programme Manager posts is currently vacant following a management restructure.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a creative person with a passion to create change for children and families and who follow our values of INTEGRITY, LOVE, EXCELLENCE & COLLABORATION with the following skills and experience –
Skills –
- Leadership skills including developing and inspiring individuals to reach their potential
- People management and team building skills
- Clear communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written
- Strong organisational skills
- Financial skills with ability to effectively manage budgets
- Ability to develop services and new initiatives
- Ability to review practice, assess impact and identify and implement improvements
- Creative, innovative and resourceful
- Ability to work collaboratively to find solutions
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a busy environment
- Good analytical mindset for working with and implementing systems
- Ability to work flexibly
Experience –
- Record of good working practice with families in a relevant setting
- Management or supervisory experience
- Developing effective services
- Effective partnership working
- Managing budgets
- Some funding experience
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled, supportive and inspiring team working with children and families to make a real difference and change outcomes in Drumchapel and beyond. You will be joining our team at a pivotal time and have the unique opportunity to manage and develop programmes and services as we grow, seek to break new ground and take 3D Drumchapel to the next level.
What we offer
- Competitive salary with incremental rises
- 6% employer pension
- 35 days annual leave which grows with length of service (includes 10 days public holidays)
- Flexible working in line with the needs of the Charity
- Opportunities for growth & development including comprehensive induction & training programme, coaching & mentoring, support & supervision, appraisals and team development
- Nurturing environment
Drumchapel Citizens Advice Bureau (DCAB) are looking for dynamic individuals to join their Board of Directors and assist with the strategic direction and future development of the Bureau.
Drumchapel CAB is a leading information and advice provider in the Glasgow area. The Board is made up of people from a range of professional backgrounds and currently has vacancies for new members.
The Board is seeking applications from individuals residing in Glasgow postcodes. No board experience is necessary as full training will be given This is an ideal post for someone wanting to start their board career and to help drive a local advice service that is essential to the wellbeing of the local community.
The Board meets five times a year with meetings starting at 4pm. In addition, Directors are expected to attend Annual General Meeting.