We’re hiring! Join Standing Tall as our Head of Operations
Standing Tall is an innovative not-for-profit reducing homelessness. 80% of the people we help are still off the streets and in the same job 12 months later. Last November, Standing Tall won Social Enterprise UK’s ‘One to Watch’ award. We’re looking for an exceptional person to manage and support our Talent Scouts to provide consistent and high-quality services across our cities.
The organisation is looking for a versatile person who makes things happen and has a record of success in team leadership and operational management. You will be responsible for ensuring the Talent Scouts achieve realistic targets. You will also champion Standing Tall’s person-centred approach encouraging our Talent Scouts to develop shared reflective practice in this area.
Our Mission
Standing Tall is a not-for-profit that supports and places people experiencing homelessness into stable jobs and safe homes. This year we’re growing from the 3 cities of Birmingham, Manchester, and London into Liverpool, Leeds, and Bristol. In November last year, Standing Tall won Social Enterprise UK’s ‘One to Watch’ award.
About the role…
What you’ll be expected to do:
Line manage, support, coordinate, and develop our team of Talent Scouts
Be responsible for improving the quality of the core work that Standing Tall does
Champion Standing Tall’s person-centred approach enabling our Talent Scouts to develop and share learning on this
Be responsible for safeguarding concerning Standing Tall’s core work
A bit about you….
What we’re looking for:
A person who has strong motivation with fire in their belly for social justice and has a genuine passion to help people reach their potential.
A person with exceptional emotional intelligence to assess an individual’s motivations
A person with a commitment to quality working with others to constantly improve services
A person who can encourage, coordinate, and manage a team of staff to provide exceptional services.
How to apply
Please email a covering letter setting out your competencies for the role along with your CV to hello@standingtall.org.uk before the deadline of 5 pm on Thursday 11th April 2024. In the subject line, please write ‘Head of Operations’.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to an assessment centre day in Birmingham that will take place on Tuesday 30th April (9 am-5 pm). Please keep this date free as we will not be able to offer any other date.
If you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been successful. As a small organisation, we cannot provide feedback.