You’ll be the architect of seamless operations in the engine room of our enabling functions. Leading our DRIVE capability, you will champion our WISE values—Welcoming, Inclusive, Skilful, Encouraging—ensuring every team is equipped to perform at their best. You’ll create organisational resilience, drive operational excellence, and empower every part of the organisation to deliver measurable impact for veterans, young care leavers and our wider community.

Operational delivery Lead and continuously improve the systems, processes and infrastructure that support safe, compliant and efficient delivery.

Finance and commercial Oversee financial planning, budgeting and commercial delivery across a mixed income portfolio, ensuring sustainability and stewardship.

Technology and data Champion secure, integrated digital solutions and robust data systems which enable evidence-based decisions and reduce organisational friction.

People and culture Ensure inclusive, values-led people practices, with wellbeing, performance and development embedded into every stage of the employee lifecycle.

Governance and compliance Ensure the organisation meets legal, regulatory and quality standards through rigorous internal controls, audit readiness and risk management.

Sustainability and environment Lead the implementation of our environmental strategy, including carbon reduction, responsible procurement and sustainable estates management.

You begin your day with a walk through the campus, greeting facilities and estates teams. The morning huddle reviews key metrics and escalations across finance, people and technology. By mid-morning, you're working with your managers to prepare for an upcoming ISO audit. After lunch, you meet with suppliers to discuss greener procurement options and finalise next year’s technology roadmap. You end the day by coaching a team lead through a people challenge and reviewing the latest cashflow position with the Finance and Commercial Manager.