This is a new position and will be our only salaried employee. YT&P needs to ensure that we are focussed on our strategic policies and activities. The Operations Manager will be tasked with the overall management of YT&P operations, leading our team, delivering sound finance and ensuring there is clear alignment between the team and the Board and keeping up to speed with key workstreams.

The post-holder will:
•Lead operational planning and implementation
•Ensure strong governance, compliance and financial controls
•Manage and/or coordinate the delivery team , contractors and volunteers as applicable)
•Support the Board in delivering the county strategy
•Act as the primary operational liaison with the LTA

A full job description is available on the Yorkshire Tennis website, or contact secretary@yorkshiretennis.org.uk or chair@yorkshiretennis.org.uk for a copy or the link.

Yorkshire Tennis and Padel is the county governing body for tennis and padel in Yorkshire. We work in partnership with clubs, coaches, volunteers, officials and players to increase participation, improve facilities and raise playing standards across the county.

We operate as an incorporated not-for-profit organisation aligned to the governance framework and funding requirements of the LTA.

The organisation is led by a voluntary Board of Directors and supported by a team of self-employed contractors and volunteers. We also pay a range of coaches to run County Teams etc

Our aim is to be amongst the best counties – to be supremely well organised, focused on the delivery of high quality services and supporting our delivery team

•Significant experience in operational leadership or management, including team leadership and motivation.
•Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors.
•Good organisational and planning skills, with an attention to detail.
•Excellent at building and maintaining effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internally and externally, including a wide range of volunteers.
•Effective communicator; articulate, with excellent written communication skills and confident in both volunteer and corporate environments.
•Able to work on own initiative and within a small and focused team, often with minimal supervision, and to take the initiative in bringing forward fresh ideas and solving problems.
•Flexible approach to work, will be some evening and weekend meetings and events.
•Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sharepoint.
•Ability to multi task.
•Experience of HR systems / procedures.
•Track record of success in a performance driven environment
•Financial literacy and experience in managing budgets.
•A track record of getting things done – sometimes in challenging circumstances
A full job description is available on the Yorkshire Tennis website, or contact secretary@yorkshiretennis.org.uk or chair@yorkshiretennis.org.uk for a copy or the link.