Head of Operations
Prison Reform Trust
City of London, London (Hybrid)
£55,000 (inc. London Weighting)
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Prison Reform Trust – an independent charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system.
Our mission is clear: we are working to create a just, humane and effective prison system by influencing decision makers, opinion formers and the public to 1) reduce the use of prison; 2) improve treatment and conditions for prisoners; and 3) promote equality and human rights in the justice system.
The role:
This is an exciting new role within Prison Reform Trust (PRT) for an experienced senior manager to support the CEO and the Deputy Director in delivering our ambitious new five-year strategic plan (2024-2029).
As Operations Manager you will have strategic oversight of PRT’s core operations, including Finance, HR, IT and Office Management.
About you:
You will be an experienced manager from within the voluntary sector in a finance, operations or development role. You will bring financial management skills and a working knowledge of HR.
With excellent communication and interpersonal skills you will demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
What we offer:
This is a full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working is currently in place which means typically 2 days a week is in the office with the rest working remotely from home.
You will receive a salary of £55,000 (including London Weighting) and benefits include Generous holidays of 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years) + 2 additional days + office closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to public bank holidays.
We offer an Enhanced Pension Scheme with 7% employers’ contribution along with a cycle to work scheme and an employee wellbeing assistance programme.
How to apply:
Please refer to the job pack for more information about the role, how to apply, and for our closing and interview dates.
Application is by CV and covering letter (2 sides maximum) addressing how you meet the job requirements.
PRTis an equal opportunities employer. We also have a fair and inclusive culture and seek to reflect the diversity in prisons and the people we represent. If you meet the person specification, we encourage you to apply, and particularly welcome applications from those with Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, (BAME) as we believe these groups may be underrepresented in prison reform work. We welcome applications from anyone who may have direct experience of prison.
By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. Prison Reform Trust is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
The Prison Reform Trust (PRT) is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system.
PRT was founded in 1981 to inform and influence public debate on prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners, amidst concerns about a projected prison population of 48,000 by 1984. With the prison population in England and Wales now exceeding 87,000 and projected to rise to over 100,000 by 2026, the charity remains as important to civic society today as it was then.
Our mission is clear: we are working to create a just, humane and effective prison system by influencing decision makers, opinion formers and the public to 1) reduce the use of prison; 2) improve treatment and conditions for prisoners; and 3) promote equality and human rights in the justice system.
Location: London, EC1V 0JR
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £55,000 (inc. London Weighting)
Benefits: Generous holidays of 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years) + 2 additional days + office closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to public bank holidays -Enhanced Pension Scheme with 7% employers’ contribution -Cycle to work scheme -Employee wellbeing assistance programme.
Closing date 21-07-2024
REF-215 157
Our mission is clear: we are working to create a just, humane and effective prison system by influencing decision makers, opinion formers and the public to 1) reduce the use of prison; 2) improve treatment and conditions for prisoners; and 3) promote equality and human rights in the justice system.
The role:
This is an exciting new role within Prison Reform Trust (PRT) for an experienced senior manager to support the CEO and the Deputy Director in delivering our ambitious new five-year strategic plan (2024-2029).
As Operations Manager you will have strategic oversight of PRT’s core operations, including Finance, HR, IT and Office Management.
About you:
You will be an experienced manager from within the voluntary sector in a finance, operations or development role. You will bring financial management skills and a working knowledge of HR.
With excellent communication and interpersonal skills you will demonstrate the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
What we offer:
This is a full-time, permanent position. Hybrid working is currently in place which means typically 2 days a week is in the office with the rest working remotely from home.
You will receive a salary of £55,000 (including London Weighting) and benefits include Generous holidays of 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years) + 2 additional days + office closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to public bank holidays.
We offer an Enhanced Pension Scheme with 7% employers’ contribution along with a cycle to work scheme and an employee wellbeing assistance programme.
How to apply:
Please refer to the job pack for more information about the role, how to apply, and for our closing and interview dates.
Application is by CV and covering letter (2 sides maximum) addressing how you meet the job requirements.
PRTis an equal opportunities employer. We also have a fair and inclusive culture and seek to reflect the diversity in prisons and the people we represent. If you meet the person specification, we encourage you to apply, and particularly welcome applications from those with Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, (BAME) as we believe these groups may be underrepresented in prison reform work. We welcome applications from anyone who may have direct experience of prison.
By applying for this role, you are stating that you are eligible to work in the UK. Prison Reform Trust is unable to apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
The Prison Reform Trust (PRT) is an independent UK charity working to create a just, humane and effective penal system.
PRT was founded in 1981 to inform and influence public debate on prison conditions and the treatment of prisoners, amidst concerns about a projected prison population of 48,000 by 1984. With the prison population in England and Wales now exceeding 87,000 and projected to rise to over 100,000 by 2026, the charity remains as important to civic society today as it was then.
Our mission is clear: we are working to create a just, humane and effective prison system by influencing decision makers, opinion formers and the public to 1) reduce the use of prison; 2) improve treatment and conditions for prisoners; and 3) promote equality and human rights in the justice system.
Location: London, EC1V 0JR
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £55,000 (inc. London Weighting)
Benefits: Generous holidays of 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years) + 2 additional days + office closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to public bank holidays -Enhanced Pension Scheme with 7% employers’ contribution -Cycle to work scheme -Employee wellbeing assistance programme.
Closing date 21-07-2024
REF-215 157
Posted on: 28 June 2024
Closing date: 21 July 2024 at 01:00
Job ref: 215157
Tags: Management, Operations
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