British Red Cross - Operations Director – Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Surrey Area - closes 24th January 2011

Operations Director - Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Surrey Area

Salary: £45,000 - £51,000 p.a.   

Location: Woking or Winchester

Ref  : SE9172

Hours: 35 per week (Full time)

The British Red Cross helps vulnerable people in crisis, whoever and
wherever they are.

We are part of the world's largest independent humanitarian organisation. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. And when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.

Red Cross delivers a range of services across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Surrey, liaising with a range of external partners. As Operations Director you will lead a team of staff and volunteers delivering and developing services across the area.

To be considered for this Operations Director role you will need to be a strong team builder with a proven track record of strategic and operational leadership in a complex organisation. You will have grown service impact and have a sophisticated approach to working with multiple stakeholders. A skilled communicator you will be confident positioning the Red Cross externally.

We offer a range of benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 28 days holiday per annum and excellent learning and development opportunities. Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant will be required to under take an enhanced CRB disclosure.

For further information and applying on-line please visit our website: www.redcross.org.uk/vacancies. Alternatively, please contact Donna Palmer, Territory team Administrator on 020 7877 7469 or via email on DPalmer@redcross.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 24 January 2011.  Interviews will be held on 31 January 2011 and second interviews on 3 - 4 February 2011.

As part of the recruitment and selection process the Red Cross undertakes CRB checking of all individuals who have regular contact with children and vulnerable adults. We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity
of background, culture and experience.

    The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity

registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738)