Chief Operating Officer

WE''RE LOOKING FOR A CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER TO STRENGTHEN SHIFT''S SYSTEMS, GOVERNANCE AND ORGANISATIONAL RESILIENCE SO WE CAN SCALE IMPACT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. SHiFT''s work depends on deep relationships, sharp thinking and courageous action. But impact at this level also depends on the systems behind the work: strong governance, clear decision-making, robust safeguarding, financial discipline, practical accountability and the resilience to respond well as the organisation grows. We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer to hold that operational centre. This is a strategic leadership opportunity in a dynamic and growing systems change organisation, creating the conditions in which high-quality practice, sound judgement and sustainable growth can sit together. SHiFT is at an important stage in its development. As the organisation grows its reach, partnerships and influence, in the wake of the launch of our second strategy this year, it needs a senior leader who can hold the operational centre: strengthening governance, sharpening accountabilities, building our culture, improving assurance and ensuring systems and controls support both mission delivery and organisational resilience. Strong operating disciplines make impact possible. Our Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for ensuring SHiFT''s operating model is effective, well-governed and capable of supporting high-quality delivery in a demanding and changing environment. ROLE SUMMARY The Chief Operating Officer ..... full job details .....