Head of HR and Operations

Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers?

If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR and Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at Barnsley Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  Our dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from our Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

About the role

We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community.  We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.

The Head of HR and Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone; you’ll wear lots of different hats, from leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees.  It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.

This is a newly created and exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Barnsley Youth Zone and make a real impact!

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.

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About you

We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced and varied environment.

You will have experience of:

• General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies
• Basic accounts work and/or payroll
• Working in a senior administrative role within a busy office environment
• Operational management and line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team and volunteer offer
• Managing budgets
• Providing support at Board and/or Chief Executive level
• Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning