People and Operations Manager - NFP People LTD : Job Details

People and Operations Manager

Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers

If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR & Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities. The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: People and Operations Manager (internal job title) Head of HR & Operations

Location: Grimsby

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am on Sunday 20th September

First stage interviews (in person in Grimsby): Daytime Tuesday 1st October

Young People Panel including a virtual tour of a Youth Zone (in person in Grimsby): Evening of Tuesday 8th October

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community. We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.

The Head of HR & Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone, you’ll wear lots of different hats, leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees. It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Youth Zone and make a real impact!

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.

You will have experience of:

• General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies.
• Basic accounts work and/or payroll
• Working in a senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
• Operational management & line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team
• Managing budgets
• Providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
• Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 - 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this. Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter. The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application.

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.