Chief Operating Officer Full Time

Essex Recovery Foundation is committed to creating a community of people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and leading on a ground-breaking project which puts the lived experience of addiction at the centre of an innovative approach to improve the recovery experience in Essex.

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who can bring their experience and expertise in operations and management to our mission.

As the Chief Operating Officer, you will join our senior leadership team to drive our strategic aims forward. You will lead on creating policies and procedures which improve our operational efficiency and ensure compliance with various regulations. You will support the Community Engagement Lead, Radical Change Lead and Workforce Development Lead to deliver on our five-year strategic objectives.

This is a great opportunity for a highly-motivated, empathetic and collaborative individual with proven experience of operational management in a senior leadership role.

Please visit https://www.essexrecoveryfoundation.org/work-with-essex-recovery-foundation to view the full recruitment pack for this role.

What will I be doing?

• Collaborating with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and implement the charity’s strategic plan
• Providing leadership and direction to the Community Partnership Lead, Workforce Development and Training Lead, and the Radical Change Lead
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring efficient and effective delivery
• Working with our HR advisor to implement policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Managing resources effectively, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial management
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including members, partners, funders, and community organisations.
• Representing the charity at external events and meetings, advocating for the needs and perspectives of the recovery community.

What are we looking for?

· Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or similar organisation.

· Experience in operational management, including budgeting and financial oversight.

· Track record of successful team management and development.

· Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills.

· Strong decision-making abilities, with the capacity to make difficult decisions in the best interest of the charity.

· Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

· Competence in advocating for community involvement in service delivery and decision-making.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

If you believe you are the right fit for this amazing opportunity, then we would love to hear from you! Please send the following to Carly Herbert at: carly@essexrecoveryfoundation.org

• A ‘blind’ CV that does not include any references to information that identifies you. Please remove references to your name, educational institutions, age, gender, email address, postal address, phone number or nationality.
• Details of two people who may be approached for references.
• A separate document that responds directly to the following questions:

1) Explain your approach to managing the day-to-day operations of a charity or similar organisation. How do you ensure efficiency, compliance, and effective service delivery while balancing the needs of the community you serve? Provide an example from your experience where you successfully improved operational processes. (350-word limit)

2) Describe a time when you had to make a difficult decision in a leadership role. What was the situation, what decision did you make, and what was the outcome? How did you ensure that your decision was in the best interest of the organisation? (350-word limit)

3) What does recovery mean to you and why is it important? (250-word limit)

Head to https://www.essexrecoveryfoundation.org/work-with-essex-recovery-foundation to view the full recruitment pack for this role.

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