Chief Operating Officer in Birmingham

Birmingham Settlement, Chief Operating Officer

Since 1899, Birmingham Settlement has been working to create opportunity and choice - connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.

Birmingham Settlement is looking to appoint a Chief Operating Officer to help us continue to deliver the safe, high-quality services our people want, deserve, and expect.

Salary up to £56k per annum (depending on experience)

35 hours per week average (flexible)

25 days annual leave + contributory pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic vision into operational delivery by ensuring systems, people, and processes are aligned with the Settlement’s goals.
• Provide operational support and leadership by working closely with managers and service leads to drive delivery and people strategies.
• Embed culture and facilitate organisational development to create and seize opportunities.
• Deliver effective financial management, governance, compliance, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in the charity sector with a proven track record in service delivery and charity compliance.
• Excellent communication and leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and inspire people.
• Strong understanding of the issues the Settlement strives to challenge.
• Demonstrated ability to support sustainability, development, and implementation of longer-term strategic plans as a key member of the leadership team.

Birmingham Settlement is committed to Equality of Opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity number 517303