Director of Operations and Programmes

About the role: 

As our Director of Operations and Programmes, you will have a crucial role in leading delivery of our social impact. All our work starts from our research, evidence and impact – and as such we are looking for people who are fluent in the use of data and have the ability to see things from different angles. You will also bring a background within senior, operationally focused roles, as well as a proven track record in developing and delivering successful programmes and services; we are particularly interested in candidates knowledgeable in digital service design and delivery.

We’re seeking individuals who can take responsibility for strategic goals, and who understand how to carefully curate stakeholder relationships across their team, to ensure they are managed and grown. We need to build and extend our insight into our external relationships and reorient our team to focus outwards. 

This is an exceptionally exciting time to join Drinkaware, as we’re reshaping ourselves to work more dynamically and collaboratively across a complex landscape, as well as to harness the power of partnership working, behaviour change campaigns, high quality research and insight to help more people drink below the low risk drinking guidelines.

Working with us: 

Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive. We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life. Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant.   Drinkaware’s current benefits include: 

• Competitive salaries  

• 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays)  

• Bupa Healthcare Plan 

• Matched company pension scheme  

• Life assurance cover  

• Company sick pay  

• Training and development opportunities 

• Learning & wellbeing grant 

• Employee assistance programme  

• Season ticket loan 

• Perks and discount platform  

Hybrid Working Model 

At Drinkaware we currently operate a hybrid model with colleagues working a minimum of 2 days per week in our Moorgate office and the remainder remotely. 

To apply  

To make an application please visit Starfish Search, to submit the following:

• Your CV (no more than three sides).
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria set out in Part One of the person specification.

Drinkaware reserves the right to assess candidates as they apply and arrange interviews ahead of the published closing date, so early application is recommended.  Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.    

Closing date: Monday 16th September 2024
Preliminary interviews: Final week of September 2024
Final Panel interviews: w/c 14th October 2024

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.