Operational Manager

We are currently recruiting for an Operational Manager

Location: Base is Huddersfield Town Centre Office (parking available). Partnership work across Kirklees required.

Salary: NJC Scale SCP 27-30 (£38,200 – £40,777 pro rata). Starting salary SCP 27, increasing to SCP 28 after a successful probationary period.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Type: This is a pivotal and unique leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations. The role leads on service delivery, family support, workforce development, volunteer experience and specific business requirements including health & safety and quality assurance. The role requires leadership on all safeguarding practice and will be the appointed DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) for the organisation.

Essential requirements include:

• Good interpersonal, motivational and communication skills
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Experience of developing effective working partnerships with stakeholders
• Safeguarding knowledge and experience in a lead role (Designated Safeguarding Lead)
• Skills in IT, media, report writing and presenting
• Ability to work flexibly (including some evenings/weekends)
• Full driving licence and access to a car

Home-Start Kirklees is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which respects the identity, rights and value of all individuals. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, Home-Start Kirklees child protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the charity’s disciplinary procedure.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Monday 18th May 2026.

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 26th May 2026.

Please do not send CVs.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level and barring service check and the receipt of appropriate references.