Chief Operating Officer (Deputy CEO)

Location: Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN.
Flexibility to work from home up to one day a week.

Hours: Full time, 35hrs per week. Would consider 4 days a week for the right candidate (very occasional evening and weekend work).

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum, subject to skills and experience.

Benefits: Cycle to work scheme, training and development opportunities, discounted sport and hall hire, discounted childcare (holiday clubs), free employee assistance programme (EAP).

Contract: Permanent.

We are pleased to be recruiting for the role of Chief Operating Officer. This is a new role within the charity and forms an integral part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), contributing to the strategic direction of the charity and leading some of its core business functions, namely human resources, finance, and commercial.

Responsibilities include:

• You will manage Coram’s Fields’ financial reporting and management systems, regularly reviewing policies, systems, and procedures to identify improvements and ensure robust and efficient processing and reporting on the charity’s financial position.
• Work with the Operations Officer to maximise existing and identify new opportunities for commercial revenue, including through Coram’s Fields café, park events, and facility hire. Driving commercial growth is a key part of the role.
• Responsible for developing and regularly reviewing Coram’s Fields’ HR policies, systems, and processes, working with the Office and HR Manager and service managers to ensure they remain relevant and that colleagues understand them and effectively implement them.
• Manage the Office and HR Manager, Finance Officer, Operations Officer, and Café Manager; providing strong leadership, direction, and support, through regular meetings, constructive feedback, and the review of progress against clear and achievable objectives.
• Be an integral part of the SMT. Along with the CEO, Buildings and Facilities Manager, and Fundraising Manager, you will develop the strategic plans for the charity and be collectively responsible for their successful delivery.

Application Process

Submit your C.V and cover letter (max 2 sides of A4), telling us why you think you’re a good fit for the role, and addressing all the criteria outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification.

The final deadline for the role is 9am on Monday 17th June 2024. Applications should be returned to Lois Turnbull (Office Assistant) and are accepted by e-mail or in hard copy. Please submit applications in the following way:

By post to: Lois Turnbull, Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN.

If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Stuart Woods (Chief Executive) by e-mail to arrange an informal discussion –

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within seven days of the closing date. If you have not heard from us within this period, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve.

Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service. Please be aware that all applications are subject to two references.

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