Assistant Divisional Operations Manager
Please note: In regards to the location of this role, it is based in Exeter but travel will be required covering a geographical area of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
Working hours: 35 hours per weekInterview Date: To be confirmed
Summary of Setting and Role: South West Divisional Headquarters, Exeter have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Divisional Operations Manager.
The successful applicant will support the effective functioning of Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) and provide practical assistant to Corps, with operational matters, as directed by the Divisional Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide practical support to corps leaders as needed to enable the smooth running of corps operations. This will require site visits across the Division, providing support with finance, health and safety, property, and personnel matters.Support the efficient and effective operation of the DHQ, developing effective collaborative relationships with divisional and central services teams as needed.
Contribute to the work of Divisional boards.
Work alongside corps leaders to put into practice corrective or improvement measures identified within audits or other kinds of reviews.
Provide support for building management matters relating to corps and DHQ.
Undertake tasks relating to the smooth running of unofficered corps.
Support the Divisional Operations Manager in all aspects of their role.
Assist with supporting divisional events and administrating fundraising activities and appeals.
Undertake any other duties that fall within the scope of the role.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience of working successfully in a similar job role, excellent IT skill, particularly Microsoft Office.Good awareness of processes relating to financial resources, human resources, health and safety and general administration.
Good communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent organisational skills.
A full valid UK driving licence
Appreciation of and commitment to work within The Salvation Army’s Christian ethos and key values
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK, For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.