Operations Manager (Maternity Cover)

The Birch Collective CIC

Bristol
£36,600 - £40,039 pro rata depending on experience
Part Time • Fixed Term Contract
Closing on Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Environmental EducationConservation & WildlifeFood, Farming & Horticulture


In this vital role, the Operations Manager will support and work directly with the existing team and particularly the Director, reporting directly to them and replacing one of our Directors while they are on maternity leave. As this is a broad role, encompassing a number of different aspects that the outgoing Director has held responsibility for, we are looking for someone who is driven, fast to learn and has wide ranging experience.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to empower our board to take a more active role in the organisation and to place the views of 16-25 year-olds at the heart of our work. The Director will lead on finance and fundraising and will hold the strategic oversight of the business. You will lead on the smooth running of our operations including:

  • Develop and implement a strategy for making the most of our board, empowering them to become more involved and take more responsibility within the organisation.
  • Set up a youth shadow board in collaboration with the Director so the people we serve are at the heart of our organisation.
  • Diversity and inclusion - a review of our current policies and practises and advice on how to improve them
  • Oversee Birch’s key governance documents, including the Articles of Association and the organisations Strategic Objectives, and will be the policy manager for the organisation.
  • Supporting the Director with finance, fundraising and strategic overview of the business

If you don't meet these criteria but you feel would suit the role and have all of the relevant experience then please do apply.

As part of The Birch Collective you will:

  • Be part of a small team where we employ sociocratic decision making where possible
  • Have the opportunity to shape your role and make your mark on the organisation
  • Be part of an organisation that is making a positive difference in the lives of 16-25s
  • 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Training opportunities and time for personal development/reflection
  • Have flexibility in working hours

Closing dates for applications: Tues 26th Nov 5pm

We are holding a drop in hour Monday 4th November 5-6pm at St Werburghs City Farm where you can meet us and have an informal chat. Please email [email protected] for address/ directions.

Interviews will be on: Wednesday 4th December in Bristol.

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About The Birch Collective CIC

We’re a social enterprise dedicated to helping people aged 16-25 in Bristol and the surrounding areas who might be feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of their place in the world. We run outdoor group experiences that bring you closer to nature, yourself, and others. Our sessions are about more than just spending time outside - they’re about building a community where everyone is accepted for who they are.

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