Senior Operations and Impact Manager, Virgin
1-2 days a week in office
Investment group
Job no longer available
Investment group
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
1-2 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create unique customer experiences, challenging the status quo and championing people and the planet. For five decades, in five business sectors and on five continents, its purpose is to change business for good.
Role
Who you are
- Experience managing the operations of an organisation (ideally with knowledge of charitable entities), providing expertise and leadership across key operations specialisms, including board management, governance & compliance, legal, due diligence, data management and safeguarding
- Experience of working in a fast paced environment, managing multiple priorities and responding to and managing change
- Experience of turning complex information into easy to understand briefing notes and high quality presentations
- Experience in developing and implementing impact measurement and evaluation frameworks
- Strong delivery and project management experience
- Experience of operating at a strategic level as well as in the detail
- The ability to influence and support decision making at a leadership level
What the job involves
- Support the Operations Director in the effective running of all Virgin Unite entities
- Build strong working relationships across the Virgin Unite team, Virgin Management teams and third parties
- Ensure Virgin Unite has fit for purpose contracts and agreements to suit the needs of the organisation and its priorities
- Responsible for Virgin Unite’s Salesforce System development and administration
- Lead on the delivery of special projects and intiatives as requested by the Operations Director
- Responsible for the Virgin Unite annual planning process, liaising closely with team members to translate strategic objectives and priorities into an effective operational plan
- Ensure continued focus on strategic priorities, the achievement and refinement of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and impact measurement
- Track performance and update the Virgin Unite Leadership Team on progress and priorities
- Manage data across all of Virgin Unite and related charitable entities, to ensure it is captured, analysed and communicated effectively, utilising Salesforce
- Work with the Operations Director to map out high priority initiatives and create and lead on the delivery of an impact and leverage plan
- Manage and develop on-going impact measurement framework and platfom
- Lead on the tracking of leverage, working with relationship managers and data across Salesforce, and communicating impact in an accurate, robust and understandable way
- Lead on the writing and development of the Virgin Unite annual report and submission to the charity commission, co-ordinating content across multiple teams and stakeholders
- Manage and maintain the risk register for the organisation and Virgin Unite’s related charitable entities
- Lead Virgin Unite’s operations and activities globally, embedding and applying all relevant local charitable and commercial legislation
Application process
- Closing date: 19 April 2024
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Virgin, a globally recognised and respected brand, was founded on the principle of changing business for good. The Virgin Group spans 40+ companies in sectors such as travel, health, music, telecommunications, and finance.
At the heart of the Virgin empire is Virgin Management, playing a pivotal role in nurturing and developing valuable Virgin businesses worldwide. This central hub collaborates with each Virgin company and its global teams, fostering a shared culture and purpose that unites the Virgin family.
Committed to fostering entrepreneurship, Virgin established the not-for-profit Virgin Start Up to support founders in starting, funding, and scaling businesses. Simultaneously, Virgin Unite, a non-profit foundation, assembles entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and leaders to tackle the world's toughest challenges.
Adding another dimension to its multifaceted approach is Virgin Red, the brand's rewards club designed around enhancing the lives of its members. Functioning as a universal currency, Virgin Points earned through Virgin Red can be spent across the entire Virgin Family and beyond. This rewards club, true to Virgin's style, prioritises people, ensuring that members can indulge in everyday treats or save for extraordinary adventures, further solidifying Virgin's commitment to creating positive change across various sectors.
Kirsty
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Company
Company benefits
- Flexible working: What hours are you at your best? Do you thrive in the office or at home? Whatever floats your boat, we say you do you.
- Unlimited leave: Yup, you read that right. You have a life outside of work to enjoy and we know it. Feel free to put your wellbeing first and take the time you need.
- Health benefits: We offer full health benefits for you and your family, including private health insurance, top-tier dental care, 360 degree health assessments, access to a 24/7 digital GP, cycle to work schemes, fertility support and more.
Company HQ
Paddington, London
Leadership
Richard Branson
(Founder)Founded Virgin in 1968 and has since expanded the business into many sectors from travel to telecommunication, health to banking, and music to leisure.
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