PERSON SPECIFICATION Head of Operations and Development Criteria Essential Desirable Educated to degree level or equivalent, or Membership of a relevant professional body. Education substantial experience in a similar role. and Role specific vocational qualifications. Training Experience of meeting targets. Experience that can demonstrate Experience entrepreneurial spirt. Experience of preparing and monitoring budgets and reporting on financial performance. Experience of VAT registration and administration. Experience of leading and managing a team of staff, supporting them to perform to the best of their ability. Experience of introducing new ideas and ways of working into an organisation. Experience of ensuring that an organisation operates efficiently and meets all legislative requirements. Techniques used to improve business efficiency Understand the specific requirements and Knowledge and support the performance of colleagues. responsibilities placed on a charity and limited company. Understand the requirements of a public facing organisations in terms of how it presents itself Understand the nature conservation sector, and maintains public support and trust. the organisations that operate within it and its existing funding streams. Knowledge of accounting processes. Excellent written and verbal communication Accounting skills, including use of accounting Skills and skills software. Abilities Ability to work to deadlines. Ability to multi-task. Good attention to detail even under pressure. Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office. Ability to create a supportive working environment for colleagues, demonstrating empathy and encouraging excellence. Ability to work effectively with senior colleagues, demonstrating a mutually supportive not competitive attitude. Ability to think creatively and apply ideas from other sectors to the role. A driving license and access to own vehicle for Other business use is essential as this post will require travel for business purposes. Some occasional evening and weekend work will be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION Head of Operations and Development Criteria Essential Desirable Education and Training Educated to degree level or equivalent, or substantial experience in a similar role. Membership of a relevant professional body. Role specific vocational qualifications. Experience Experience of meeting targets. Experience of preparing and monitoring budgets and reporting on financial performance. Experience of leading and managing a team of staff, supporting them to perform to the best of their ability. Experience of introducing new ideas and ways of working into an organisation. Experience of ensuring that an organisation operates efficiently and meets all legislative requirements. Experience that can demonstrate entrepreneurial spirt. Experience of VAT registration and administration. Knowledge Techniques used to improve business efficiency and support the performance of colleagues. Understand the requirements of a public facing organisations in terms of how it presents itself and maintains public support and trust. Knowledge of accounting processes. Understand the specific requirements and responsibilities placed on a charity and limited company. Understand the nature conservation sector, the organisations that operate within it and its existing funding streams. Skills and Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work to deadlines. Ability to multi-task. Good attention to detail even under pressure. Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office. Ability to create a supportive working environment for colleagues, demonstrating empathy and encouraging excellence. Ability to work effectively with senior colleagues, demonstrating a mutually supportive not competitive attitude. Ability to think creatively and apply ideas from other sectors to the role. Accounting skills, including use of accounting software. Other A driving license and access to own vehicle for business use is essential as this post will require travel for business purposes. Some occasional evening and weekend work will be required
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