Job: Deputy Director- Rochdale

Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity?

At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team.

Deputy Director- Rochdale

The role

The Rochdale Deputy Director is a new, senior role who will ensure the Rochdale team is thriving, delivering and capturing our learning and impact. They will have wide-ranging responsibilities for the performance and development of all operational projects and programmes of work, ensuring high quality delivery of programmes in line with contract and funder requirements. 

This post offers significant opportunities for innovation and the development of new areas of work, alongside development and growth of existing services. They will work closely with the Rochdale Director to identify new opportunities, develop ideas into action and ensure new projects and programmes are implemented successfully.

As well as having a strong internal focus, the role will also build relationships with our Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) members and key senior leaders in the borough. They will lead on strengthening the relationship between the system and the VCFSE sector, working to develop the infrastructure for voice and influence of the sector. 

They will also regularly deputise for the Rochdale Director and provide strategic representation for the sector in key system boards and partnerships

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who

• Has excellent programme management skills and experience 
• Is committed to the development and quality of existing services 
• Is excited to explore opportunities for innovation and development of new areas of work. 
• Is a skilled and experienced line manager 
• Is passionate about the VCFSE sector and about addressing the root causes of systemic issues
• Has experience managing contracts, budgets and demonstrating impact and social value
• Is a networker and can easily build strong, trusting relationships with people and organisations.
• Is a skilled influencer who can operate within partnerships and bring solutions
• Is an excellent communicator and effective in producing reports and presentations to a wide variety of audiences.

For this role, candidates will be asked to take part in two rounds of recruitment: an assessment centre on 13 February 2025 and  a panel interview on 24 February 2025.

Guaranteed interview scheme

In order to ensure that our workforce reflects our communities across all levels of seniority, Action Together is offering a guaranteed place at the assessment centre to any candidate who:

• Meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification and provide evidence of this on their application form,and
• Identify as a disabled person and/or a member of a community experiencing racial inequality 

If you have any questions please contact a member of the HR team on 0161 339 2345.

Additional Information

Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant.

At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment.