Chief Operating Officer

Permanent

37 hours a week

(5-day, 4.5 day and 9-day fortnight options available)

£44,000 pro rata

Main base Stafford/Lichfield, with travel and partial home working

This is a rare opportunity to lead the Operations of Staffordshire’s Local Infrastructure Organisation, Support Staffordshire. With over 100 employees and an annual budget of more than £3M, we support our 1,500 members to create a Stronger Staffordshire

We are seeking an experienced values driven, voluntary sector leader with a passion for communities. A working knowledge of local government and community capacity building will be a strong advantage. You’ll have fundraising, contracting, or trading expertise alongside a track record in project development, management and evaluation.

An ability to flex and learn new subjects in a growing and evolving organisation is also key.

Support Staffordshire is working hard to become more inclusive of the communities we serve, and as such is especially keen to hear from applicants with protected characteristics and lived experience, that bring knowledge, skills and experience.

We welcome an informal conversation in the first instance; please contact Chief Executive, Garry Jones on [email protected].

In order to be considered for this position, you will need to complete an Application Form and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form. These can be found in the link below, along with the job description and person specification.

The person appointed will require,

Proof of right to work in the UK

Two satisfactory references

Closing date: 9am Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: Monday 19th & Friday 23rd January 2026

(Interview travel expenses can be paid on completion of an expenses claim form and providing your bank details)