Interim Associate Director of Operations Transformation

The Operations team is on a mission to make Parkinson’s UK fit for the future, and that starts with us; we need to ensure we’re set up for success, with an efficient structure that is focussed on high performance and delivery. 

About the role

You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive change management strategy, engaging stakeholders at all levels, and driving the successful transition to new processes, and ways of working to achieve enhanced performance and sustainability.

For this role, we are looking for candidates who can start within one to four weeks following the interview. 

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deliver a clear strategy based on the vision of the CFOO, that documents the need for change and details the future look of the directorate. Outline this in a detailed rationale document with the vision, including timelines, resources needed, and key milestones.
• Support the CFOO to develop function strategies for each of the operations functions and an accompanying transformation plan. Oversee the implementation of these change programmes, handing over to BAU leads by the end of the contact. There will be a particular focus on supporting establishing a Programme Management Office.
• Lead the development of an effective communication engagement plan covering all people and teams affected by the change, both directly and indirectly, and gather involvement from senior management and other affected parties
• Co-lead on developing a positive and dynamic culture during and post implementation of the transformation to ensure the success and support the building of new ways of working. 

What you’ll bring:

• Significant experience in delivering  organisational transformation programmes, and demonstrable experience of developing and writing change and transformation programme proposals that suit varying audiences
• Ability to present and disseminate messages to a wide ranging audience, with the experience of generating engagement  during a transformation programme and experience of navigating the people aspects 
• Willingness and ability to challenge senior leaders as a critical friend, to accelerate progress and transformative change. 
• Experience of modern, efficient, internal governance frameworks, ideally in a charity context. 
• Direct experience of setting up a Programme Management Office or similar function is desirable

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

As well as flexible working hours, this role is offered on a flexible contract giving you the opportunity to also work from home three days a week. You’ll be required to cover your own travel expenses to the office.

Interviews for this role will be held on 22 January 2025. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.