Job Introduction
- Location: Oxfordshire, with at least 2 days per week on-site as part of our hybrid working policy
- Salary: £43,000 per annum
- Contract: Fixed Term for 12 Months
- Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) plus occasional on-call support
- Required: Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car/vehicle
Lead with purpose at Affinity Trust
At Affinity Trust, we believe everyone deserves to live life their way. As our new Deputy Operations Manager, you’ll help make that possible.
This is your chance to lead across multiple services, guiding Support Managers and their teams to provide support that really matters. You’ll be the link between families, professionals, and communities, keeping people at the heart of everything we do.
How will I make a difference?
- You will show what great support looks like, coaching managers and teams to be their best.
- You will champion quality assurance and continuous improvement, keeping people safe, and finding opportunities to make good support outstanding.
- You will build strong connections with key people inside and outside of Affinity Trust, working in partnership for lasting impact.
- You will step in when needed, so that no one is left without the right support.
What will I bring?
You are someone who:
- Inspires and motivates teams to bring out their best
- Keeps people at the heart of everything you do
- Takes a practical approach to decision-making
- Connects meaningfully with families, colleagues and external professionals
- Brings proven leadership experience with a commitment to consistently outstanding support.
What do I get in return?
We offer a flexible range of benefits for you to choose from, including:
- Wagestream – access part of your pay when you need it, plus discounts and financial wellbeing tools
- Blue Light Card – free membership, giving you savings at shops, restaurants and more
- Simply Health – a health plan offering a 24/7 GP service, plus help with prescription, dental and other healthcare costs
- Vivup – spread the cost of home and tech purchases, or a bike through salary payments
- Buy or sell annual leave – flexible options available twice a year
- Pension and Life Assurance – automatic enrolment in our Scottish Widows schemes
If you want to shape support that puts people first, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, so we may close it before the end-date if we find the right person.
It is essential for this role to have an enhanced DBS check, which we will cover the cost for if you are offered the position.
Got any questions? Please contact us on: recruitment@affinitytrust.org
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