Enable Works believes in providing every individual in Scotland with the opportunity to have a high-quality,
well-paid career. They support over 7000 people annually across 29 Scottish Local Authorities to acquire skills
for employment and move about 1000 people into work every year. Their client interactions occur in various
settings, including schools, universities, and the community. Enable Works collaborate with thousands of
employers each year, to foster inclusive cultures and enhance Scotland's workforce diversity. They are
driven to challenge perceptions of disability and unlock potential.
As an Operations Manager at Enable Works, you will be a key leader driving their mission to provide exceptional
employability services for disabled individuals across Scotland. In this role, you will oversee strategic
development and performance management across a designated region (Highlands, Moray and Perth & Kinross),
ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Leading a team of Performance Managers, Team Leaders, and Employment Coordinators, you will set high standards for
service quality and client satisfaction.
Your responsibilities will include ensuring quality and compliance, efficient contract management, and building
strong relationships with funders and commissioners to both maintain and secure contracts. Additionally, you
will identify and cultivate new business opportunities, contribute to policy influence, and manage regional
finances to support our growth and impact. This role requires a strategic vision, strong leadership, and the
ability to drive business growth while maintaining financial stability.
While this role is hybrid with some office and home working, a driving license and access to your own vehicle is
essential as regular travel across your region is required.
Please include a detailed Personal Statement within the application to outline how your previous experience, skills
and knowledge are a good match for this role. Please see the Job Pack for further information
Please note there is a pay award pending for Enable Works staff.
About You
We really need you to have these:
- An awareness of employability and skills structures and systems in Scotland
- Experience of leading a
performance focused team.
- Ability to effectively coach and motivate developing leaders to deliver high
performance within your team.
- Effective project management skills and ability to think strategically to
achieve long-term goals.
- A natural, professional relationship builder with the ability to partner and
negotiate with stakeholders.
- Experience of delivering on financial expectations and forecasting
change.
- Strong attention to detail with professional presentation and
personality.
- Self-management skills and the ability to meet duties effectively within agreed
timescales.
- Confident communicator.
- Role model.
- IT Literacy.
- A full driving
licence and access to a car.
Why?
Our vision is that every person in Scotland is able to access the support they need to find a high-quality job that
pays them well and your drive and commitment to this will help them get there.
As a senior leader you will drive our culture within your programme portfolio. To lead your team you will need a
sound understanding of the current employability landscape and the future direction of travel. You will be a
natural relationship builder able to work closely with people at all levels to deliver results for our
clients.
About Us
At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with
in-house career development opportunities. These include, but are not limited to:
- Person Centred approaches, planning and thinking
- Introduction to autism
- Epilepsy
awareness
- Moving and Handling
- Adult support and protection
- Child support and
protection
- First Aid
- Positive Behaviour Support
- We also have an excellent range of staff
benefits on offer including but not limited to:
- Health cash plans providing a wide range of health
benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care.
- Employee Assistance
Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme*
- Season Ticket Loans*
Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity’s
mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability.
Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on
values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles.
Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 6
months of their start date.
*Terms and Conditions Apply