- Advertised from 12th November 2024
- Permanent – 35 hours per week.
Role
About ACOSVO
Established in 2000, ACOSVO is a growing membership organisation of 750+ voluntary sector Chief Executives, Senior Leaders and Chairs across Scotland. Our vision is that voluntary sector leadership in Scotland is influential, resilient, and trusted.
ACOSVO holds a unique position being the only organisation of its kind in Scotland with its members comprising of the key decision and change makers in the sector.
By offering a wide range of services, networks, personal and professional development opportunities, and relevant member benefits we’re here for voluntary sector leaders at every stage of their leadership journey.
Through engagement with members and partners ACOSVO has created a new Strategy for 2024-2029 with a new vision, aims, objectives and importantly a new suite of values that will underpin delivery. It is ambitious and we have created a new Head of Operations position to play a critical role in supporting the organisation to achieve the outcomes identified in the Strategy.
We are dynamic and committed to strive every day to do better for our membership. We do this by supporting and challenging each other, engaging with our members, and prioritising learning. We have a culture that enables us to deliver at our best and our values are very important to us.
Further information about ACOSVO and our new Strategy can be found at acosvo.org.uk
About the Role
ACOSVO is a small team with big aspirations and it is a very exciting time to join as a member of our Senior Leadership team. As Head of Operations you will be responsible for the overall success of our operations including planning and processes, finance and resource management, and organisational reporting. You will be responsible for HR, digital, driving membership growth and delivering high levels of efficiency and member satisfaction. As part of the Senior Leadership team you will act as an ambassador for ACOSVO, explore new ways to develop our activities, generate income, and provide line management that maximises peoples potential.
This is a permanent position, working 35 hours per week.
Additional benefits include 25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays, pension scheme (employer contribution of up to 6%), and death in service at 1 x salary.
The working location for this role is hybrid working from home or our workspace at Greyfriars Charteris Centre, 138 – 140 Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9RR. There will be a requirement to work at other locations in Scotland and these times will be arranged in advance.
We are happy to talk about flexible working such as location and when the hours are worked within our core hours of 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.
Please note that this role is not suitable as a job share.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Position within Structure: Senior Leadership Team
Travel Requirements: Throughout Scotland with occasional UK Travel
Application notes
Please apply with your CV and covering letter which shows how you are the right match for this role. Applications should be sent to lucinda.godfrey@acosvo.org.uk and applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 4pm on Tuesday 26 November 2024. All applicants will receive a response.
Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on the 12 December 2024.
If you would like more information about the role, the recruitment process or a copy of the job description in word format please contact lucinda.godfrey@acosvo.org.uk
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