Chief Operations Officer 20/20 Levels

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20/20 Levels seeks a new COO as they strive for a more inclusive and empowered society where equal access to opportunities is not just an aspiration but a reality!

• Location: London

Who they are.

20/20 Levels is a purpose-driven charity committed to empowering and supporting young Black and racially underrepresented individuals in their journey towards meaningful employment and business success. Their vision is to forge a society where opportunities are abundant, reaching every young person irrespective of race or socioeconomic background.

Established in 2013, they are tackling youth unemployment and leading the way to a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the UK. Through training programmes, mentorship and career support, they empower young people from ethnic minorities and low socio-economic backgrounds to flourish in the workplace.

About the role.

They now seek a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to form the start of a strong executive team, focusing on strategic growth, operational excellence and driving performance to guarantee transformative programmes.

You will bring an entrepreneurial approach and be skilled in programme growth, financially literate, and experienced in the organisational management of a growing charity.

With exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of building relationships and leading teams, you will be responsible for programme and operational development, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring optimum performance and impact metrics for programme delivery staff.

The role will bridge strategy and operations, overseeing and optimising the charity's operations, finance, and governance to enable programme growth and scale for continued success.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as second in command, you will co-shape and own the implementation plan of the 20/20 Levels Strategy.

If you are excited to help 20/20 Levels enter the next chapter of development and growth, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply

To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally maximum 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.

Please ensure that your application is emailed to , inserting "Application: 20/20 Levels - Chief Operations Officer" into the subject field. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 2-3 days. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our admin team.

Timetable

Closing date: 9 a.m. Wednesday 16th October 2024
Candidates informed of outcome: Tuesday 23rd October 2024
First stage interviews: Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th October 2024
Stakeholders event: Evening of Wednesday 6th November 2024
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 6th November 2024

Peridot and 20/20 Levels are committed to promoting equality and diversity. To help us raise awareness and support a culture that is diverse and recognises and develops the potential of all, we need to appreciate the profile of candidates who apply for positions. We will send you an equality monitoring survey at the point of receiving your application, in the interview phase and at the time of placement. This ensures that our processes remain inclusive and equitable throughout, and provides us with important data to help us showcase our impact.

The information will be treated confidentially and anonymously and will help us to support our commitment to fair recruitment practice. All information provided will be held in the strictest confidence and will not be shared with anyone, in line with the new Data Protection Act 2018 launched on 25 May 2018.