CPRE Hampshire Looking for OPERATIONS MANAGER at Winchester, Hampshire (Hybrid) Full Time

• To run the CPRE Hampshire charity effectively and efficiently
• To support the delivery of our work in line with our strategy and manage the office and those who work for us, including several paid members of staff and our volunteers
• To lead and support our fundraising strategy including local events, appeals and initiatives to increase our income and membership
• To work closely with the Board of Trustees as a key senior member of the team, to make sure all the work our team does is in line with our priorities, as well as supporting Board meetings and our AGM
• To inspire and support staff and volunteers alike
• To support by managing day-to-day queries, branch communications, our website and press releases

About us:

We are CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity, promoting, enhancing and protecting a thriving Hampshire countryside that enriches all our lives. We work to: 

• Support communities to have their say on developments and changes in Hampshire.
• Promote the benefit of the countryside to everyone, wherever they live.
• Work with local and national government, and other organisations to promote planning policies that make the best use of land.
• Raise awareness of the Hampshire countryside as a vital space for health and well-being and as a key factor in mitigating climate change.
• Encourage care of our fields and hedgerows to help protect landscapes and wildlife.
• Call for homes that local people can afford to be built in the right places across the country.
• Celebrate and support businesses that give back to the Hampshire countryside.
• Promote renewable energy that doesn’t damage the Hampshire countryside or the wider environment.

Main responsibilities of the role:

• Responsibility for day-to-day smooth running of the CPRE Hampshire office
• Line management responsibility for several part-time members of paid staff, giving them day-to-day support, ensure work is prioritised in line with our key objectives, and support them to develop  
• Work to increase our fundraising including new memberships, training events, member donation appeals and monetising our expertise – in line with our agreed strategy
• Build effective relationships with key local stakeholders, including but not limited to like-minded charity/not-for-profit/community organisations, local authorities, Parish Councils, universities/schools and local media
• Support the work of CPRE Hampshire District Groups
• Welcome new volunteers to our organisation, and ensure our volunteer team are engaged and motivated
• Work with the trustees to ensure that the branch complies with all relevant legislation and good governance standards, including GDPR and HR
• Support the work of the Treasurer to budget plan and monitor expenditure
• Support the Board of Trustees and operational groups within CPRE Hampshire to arrange meetings, take and distribute minutes and organise our annual AGM
• Support with organising periodic fundraising and engagement events
• Raise the profile of the branch within the local community (Hampshire), including through effective use of our website, social media, press releases and other communications – supported by a Marketing and Communications lead

What we are looking for:

• Highly organised with good planning and prioritisation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience of engaging and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to create a warm and supportive environment and sense of team for everyone working for CPRE Hampshire, volunteers or paid members of staff
• Experience managing a branch or office, ideally in charity sector
• Proven experience of leading and managing employees and volunteers
• Experience in, and understanding of the charity sector and how it operates
• Experience in fundraising
• A passion and empathy for the countryside
• Good written communication and experience using standard computer software including email, word, powerpoint, basic excel etc
• Full driving license and willingness to travel within Hampshire as necessary

Next steps:

Please send a copy of your CV along with a short covering letter.

Closing date for applications is 31 August 2022 – however we will be interviewing as we receive applications and may choose to close the role earlier. Initial interviews will be held by Zoom from 18-20 August and from 5-9 and 12-13 September. Final interviews will be held on 22-23 September.

You will be required to undergo a DBS check to allow you to work from our office at Sparsholt College.