Director of Operations

XLP is a leading Christian youth work charity with a 30-year history of empowering young people in London. They are committed to creating a more just and equitable city where young people can thrive.

We're partnering with XLP to recruit a dynamic and strategic Director of Operations, who will play a key role in driving the charity’s impact and sustainability.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader who is committed to creating positive futures for young people. You will provide strategic leadership to XLP’s people and operations, ensuring that financial, IT, governance, and HR processes effectively support the organisation’s mission and future plan.

As a key member of the Executive Team, you will lead cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring all operational functions contribute to high-quality programme delivery. You will also provide strategic recommendations to the CEO, oversee risk management, and develop systems that support organisational excellence.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Drive a strategic vision to reality, ensuring operations are structured to deliver XLP’s Five-Year Plan
• Lead and develop a high-performing, mission-driven team
• Oversee HR policies, ensuring a strong People Strategy, effective recruitment, and performance management
• Manage budgets, financial planning, and governance, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Implement and oversee systems, quality assurance, and risk management frameworks

If you would like an informal conversation please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should please be submitted through the Charisma website, and include your CV and supporting statement. Please see candidate pack for full details. 

All applicants must be wholeheartedly committed to the aims, ethos, and values of XLP. This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Location: London/Hybrid

Closing date: 18 February 2025

First stage interviews with XLP: w/c 3 March 2025

Second stage interviews with XLP: w/c 10 March 2025