Strategic Operations Director

We''re looking for a Strategic Operations Manager to lead RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens, taking full day-to-day responsibility for the branch and reporting directly to our board of trustees. This is an exciting time to join us, as we take steps to secure the future of our branch. Our current team is small but dedicated, with an established Management Team who oversee our kennel and cattery facility, a foster network and rehoming programme, a dedicated staff animal care team and volunteer programme, and income generation. This work can be emotionally demanding, both for the team and for anyone leading it, and we''re looking for someone who can support people through that while keeping the branch moving towards its goals. We want to hear from people who are ready to take on full operational responsibility for a charity at an important point in its development, and who can bring both the financial and people skills to help us get there. The full role profile is attached to this listing, with a complete breakdown of responsibilities and the person specification. In summary, we''re looking for someone with: A track record of leading and managing teams through change, with experience of income generation, budget management and financial reporting Line management experience, including performance review and development, and the confidence to handle difficult conversations with care and consistency Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust quickly, ..... full job details .....