***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
The Officers’ Association (OA) is recruiting for an exciting new role of Employment Services Deputy Director. The successful candidate’s main role will be to manage the day-to-day operations of the Employment Services team. The team is dedicated to finding employment for officers leaving the Armed Forces, or those who have already left (www.officersassociation.org.uk/employment).
The role will report to the Operations Director and the successful candidate will have the necessary management, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills to manage a dynamic team of people based across three locations (London, York and Bristol).
The candidate must have experience in the UK employment/recruitment market; an advantage would be specific experience in the UK military employment market. The role will include developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing employers and other partners (largely in the London area) and engaging with them to develop and deliver programmes that enhance the employability of former officers. The successful candidate will also support the Operations Director in developing Employment Department business plans and strategy. The role will deputise for the Operations Director in employment matters as required.
The post will be based at the main office in Victoria, London and will be full time. The role will involve regular travel within the UK. Salary will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and a benefits package is included.
Applications including a CV and covering letter should be made before 22 February to recruitment@officersassociation.org.uk.
Interviews are expected to be held for the role in London during the week commencing 25 February.
