DMWS – Operations Manager

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

Defence Medical Welfare Service is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join our team in the South of England.

In this role the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing a team of approx. 12 staff engaged in delivery services on behalf of stakeholders at DMWS. They will provide proactive and flexible day to day support to the team and valuable case management advice ensuring that a high quality of service is delivered with the service user at the core this.

They will play a lead role in providing operational support to the Director of services for England and Wales in the location to ensure service delivery and support with sustainability and growth in mind. They will also work closely with the Professional Standards Manager and Grants Manager to ensure a joined up and cohesive working environment.

They will obtain valuable knowledge and expertise of the services delivered within the region and understand the organisations working with DMWS, in particular the military, NHS, police and other third sector organisations.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in line management and have been in a similar operations role – ideally from third sector or commercial operations background, although we will also consider applications from ambitious and motivated individuals with experience from other sectors

Benefits

We offer employees the following benefits: –

• Annual Leave: We give employees 30 days a year annual leave plus Public Holidays (pro-rata’d for part-time employees).
• Pension: Auto enrolment onto DMWS workplace pension scheme – subject to eligibility. You will make a minimum contribution of 5% which DMWS will match. Contributions will be matched up to 6% by DMWS.
• Death in Service Scheme: Three times your annual salary to nominated beneficiaries – subject to eligibility.
• Flexible Working: All flexible working requests are considered – many of our staff work flexible hours and work wholly, or partly from home.
• Smart Health: Access to a 24/7 virtual GP service, with a counselling service and on-line help and support around health and well-being matters.
• Work-based Parking/Mileage: For those who pay to park at their work-base, fees are repaid through expenses. Mileage claims are reimbursed in line with HMRC guidelines.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay scheme for all employees upon completion of their probationary period.
• Staff Recognition: Staff are regularly recognised for their work by the leadership team and their peers, via internal events, social media, and industry awards.
• Personal Development Programme: DMWS supports employee continuing professional development and training.
• Above all, being part of the DMWS team means that you are making a difference to the lives of those working on the frontline.
• Great training opportunities
• £25 contribution towards eye tests and a contribution of £50 towards glasses. (As long as they are only needed for DSE use and not otherwise needed on a standard prescription).
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption family friendly benefits

For more information on the position please read our Operations-Manager Job Description on our website.

Applications close on Thursday 28 November.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the role. Please remember to click on ‘upload’ otherwise we may not receive your attachments. Applicants must hold a full UK Driving Licence. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. DMWS reserve the right to close the application process early.

Apply here.