BRAVEHOUND - Operations Co-ordinator

***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***

Operations Co-ordinator ~ full time ~ £21,000 – £ 25,000 depending on experience

MAIN PURPOSES OF JOB

Assisting director, providing administrative support and other tasks as required

KEY TASKS – OBJECTIVES

Coordinating activity programmes and projects, ensuring all related monitoring and administrative tasks are fulfilled
Help support a robust data collection and reporting on service impact.
Ensuring organisational administrative records are maintained, equipment is in place and delivered and the dog/veteran team have been assigned a trainer and sessions they are able to attend
Ensuring charities policies are up to date and reviewed as and when required
Ensuring dog training database (PAWS) is maintained and kept up to date
Liaising with BRAVEHOUND Head of Training and dog trainers regularly to ensure that records on dog welfare, vet registration and any other ancillary issues are recorded in PAWS
Ensuring all paperwork at each stage of the programme is completed and in place
Social Media – assisting with collation and publishing of social media posts
Updating Director at weekly intervals
Representing the charity as and when required
Other tasks as required

ESSENTIAL SKILLS – EXPERIENCE

Strong organisational skills and the ability to complete tasks within a structured work plan with minimal supervision and direction
Management experience and experience of supporting project work
Managing electronic documents in a well-ordered filing system, ensuring appropriate processes are in place to maintain secure record keeping and data protection.
Experience of Database use and willingness to learn other applications
Proven IT skills including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Lead on engaging internal and external stakeholders as part of a collaborative approach to delivering our service
Work proactively with key partners to ensure funding opportunities are maximised
Understanding of charity finance and experience of fundraising
Specialist knowledge of developing service protocols, safeguarding and supporting vulnerable adults

DESIRABLE APTITUDES

Highly developed and effective interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to high quality service and efficiency in all aspects of the organisation’s opera-
Experience of working in veteran welfare sector
Experience of responding to crisis situations
Writing clearly and succinctly, in a well-structured and logical way
Decision making skills and willingness to take responsibility
Must be a self-starter and able to work on initiative
Ability to be positive and ensure a high standard of professional conduct is always main-tained for BRAVEHOUND
Accepting and tackling work goals with enthusiasm and demonstrating a strong work ethic
Ability to be flexible and juggle a range of different tasks whilst adhering to efficient times-cales
A willingness to learn new skills and organisational working systems
Ability to be accountable and use initiative
Ability to work both alone and as part of a team

NECESSARY | DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

RESPONSIBLE FOR EQUIPMENT

REPORTING TO

Candidates should send a cover letter and their resume/CV to hello@bravehound.co.uk by 7 November.

BRAVEHOUND – Operations Co-ordinator