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Oak Tree Animals’ Charity Join us as our new Head of Operations and make a meaningful difference to animal welfare across Cumbria, The Borders and the North East of England.Location: Carlisle, CumbriaWho we areOak Tree Animals’ Charity
is based in Carlisle, Cumbria, and serves the North East, North West and the Borders, providing non-judgemental and compassionate care to animals and their owners.The charity is dedicated to the improvement of animal welfare in the region, proactively supporting animals and encouraging people to prioritise animal welfare through our community programmes, advocacy and rehoming services.We provide holistic support and care for animals and their owners to reach long-term solutions that avoid the need for rehoming but when that is unavoidable, Oak Tree provides a safe home for animals, rehabilitating and preparing them for the next stage in their lives.The charity also prepares potential owners for life with a new companion and offers the help and support necessary for both animal and owner to live a long and happy life together.Oak Tree does more besides this by working with communities, government services, local businesses and other charities to provide whatever help is necessary to allow animals, and their owners to live happy and healthy lives.About the roleOak Tree Animals’ Charity are looking for an experienced Head of Operations to lead the Charity’s corporate operations.This new role will lead our Operations Directorate, maintaining and managing our physical environment and valued resources.The Head of Operations will line manage our finance, facilities (including H&S), reception, HR and volunteer teams to ensure the promotion of a positive and supportive environment and experience for our animals, staff, volunteers and visitors.The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our organisation, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and the successful execution of programmes and initiatives.This position requires a passion for making a positive impact, strong organisational skills, and the ability to lead and inspire a dedicated team.Who we are looking forWe are seeking candidates with broad business management / general management experience gained from either business or third sector organisations.Ideally, you will have substantial financial acumen and/or experience in facilities management.You will have a passion for animals as well as people, with a natural ability to build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.You will care deeply for the cause and have an understanding that people are essential to animal welfare.Furthermore, our ideal candidate will be empathetic yet dynamic with the energy and enthusiasm to guide and lead the operations and volunteer teams, and to deputise for the CEO when required.For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:If you would like to know more about this role please contact Rachel Davies
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