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Operations Manager Development In Action

Salary: £8.24 per hour
Contract: 1 year contract with scope for extension
Working Hours: 23 hours per week flexible working hours – at least half of hours should be worked Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, post holder is expected to be able to attend meetings and events in the evening and at weekends
Holiday: 20 days holiday per year pro rata
Probation: 2 month probation period
Location: Working from home (UK-based) with frequent travel to London and other parts of the UK for meetings, training, recruitment etc

Application Deadline: 3rd January 2012
Interview Dates: To be confirmed but early application is advised as interviews may be held in early January
Start Date: February 2012

This is an exciting opportunity for someone dedicated to working in the field of global youth work/development education who is seeking a diverse, demanding and rewarding experience in a youth-for-youth organisation. The post involves a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities, including financial monitoring, recruiting volunteers and organising training workshops, working closely with the management committee, trustees and volunteers.

Development in Action (DiA) is a small NGO working to engage young people in global issues. We do this through a variety of activities including:
• Volunteer placement scheme (VPS) with partner organisations in India
• Volunteers’ production of ‘DiA projects’ post-placement, to engage young people in global issues
• UK volunteer scheme to promote global education in the UK
• Blog and website (written and developed by volunteers)
More information about the organisation can be found at www.developmentinaction.org.

Purpose of Job
The role of UK Coordinator is pivotal to the success of DiA, and involves the day-to-day coordination, administration and representation of the organisation. The post holder is responsible for managing all aspects of the overseas volunteer placement scheme, as well as a UK-based volunteer programme and development education work. It also includes support and management of all volunteers, the management committee and reporting to the trustees. A more detailed job description is attached.

Position in Organisation
The Operations Manager is the only paid member of staff at DiA. The post holder works closely with the volunteer-led management committee and the board of trustees and is line-managed and supported by a trustee.

How to apply
To apply for this post, please complete the application form and email to trustees@developmentinaction.org by 3rd January 2012.
CVs will not be considered without a completed application form.