Head of Services & Development

Head of Services & Development

Reporting to:           CEO

Salary:                     £41,600

Terms:                      Permanent, 37.5 hours a week

Buckinghamshire has a growing older population who are the heart and soul of our communities – for example as employers, workers, volunteers, mentors, carers and child-minders. They help make our worlds go round. But when the challenges of older age feel overwhelming, and someone’s own world shrinks, Age UK Bucks is there to support them. Based in Aylesbury and working across the county, our services support older residents to maintain their independence and well-being, especially when times are difficult:

Job purpose: As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will help lead the organisation through transformational change to more effectively and sustainably deliver our mission - to support, champion and empower older Bucks residents to meet the many challenges and opportunities of ageing.

The role: You will oversee the development and delivery of high quality, person-centred, compassionate and effective support and services for older people across Bucks that has demonstrable impact and quality. You will help shape the charity’s structure and improve operational capability, building the team’s skills and nurturing new relationships with partners and clients to achieve this.

We are looking for someone who is empathetic to the needs of older people and their families. You will need to have great communication skills and have the ability to flex between day to day service delivery support and strategic planning and development.

If you would like to view the full job description please visit our website.

To apply for the role, please send your CV with a covering letter detailing:

·        Why you are applying for this role.

·        What skills and experience will you bring.

·        What are your areas of development.

Equal Opportunities

Age UK Buckinghamshire strives to meet the needs of all older people in Bucks but is also aware that some communities could be better served by us. We therefore want to become more representative of the community we serve. We encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from our wonderful rainbow of talent in Bucks and people of all ages.