Operations Manager

The SPACE Trust is a small local charity working to support families who have been homeless or threatened with homelessness as they start to rebuild a home. Our primary activity is the collection of quality used furniture from residential homes around the city and the delivery of this furniture to people in need.
The Trust employs 4 staff on a part time basis, work with an external fundraiser and around 20 volunteers. We are looking for a dynamic person to cover maternity leave for the Operations Manager. The person will report to a member of the Board of Directors. He/she will manage 3+ staff, volunteers and consultants. He/she will require 3yrs+ management experience. Knowledge of homelessness issues and/or furniture re-use will be an advantage.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• In coordination with Trustees, input into the development of the SPACE Trust strategy;
• Ensure ongoing staff development;
• In coordination with Trustees and consultant/s, raise funds for the operations of the Trust;
• Ensure there is an appropriate amount and quality of furniture available for clients;
• Promote and develop the work of the organisation through networking with other organisations;
• Prepare monthly reports for Trustees and other reports as required for donors and others;
• Ensure accurate paper and electronic filling of Trust documentation;
• Ensure staff and volunteers are aware and abide by Health and Safety regulations in the workplace;
• In collaboration with Trustees, prepare and monitor annual budgets;
• Participate in regular Trustee meetings
• Any other task relevant to the job requested by the Trustees.