Head of Operations - Brussels, België - Zero Waste Europe

Zero Waste Europe
Zero Waste Europe
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Brussels, België

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Sophie Dubois

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WE'RE HIRING A HEAD OF OPERATIONS


Due to the continuous growth of ZWE, we are creating a Head of Operations position to lead on the organisational side of the entity.

As Head of Operations, you will be taking over the key responsibilities from the Operations Director, a position which was temporarily created to kick start organisational growth, and provide parental leave cover and will now be dissolved.


This is a key leadership role within the organisation with the exciting objective of developing and fostering policies and systems for HR, finances, and administration, but also leading on ZWE future development plans in terms of legal, financial and operational implications.

You will work closely with other senior staff and the Executive & Associate Director, and will be supported by a team of 3 people.


Our Values

  • We are purposedriven, always putting forward a solutionoriented approach.
  • We are gamechanging we challenge the status quo, explore emerging topics and create a safe space to succeed (and to recover from setbacks).
  • We are adaptable, constantly striving towards learning and improving; open to change and taking agency.
  • We believe that acting with integrity is crucial to achieve impact and change, both inside and outside our network.
  • And we care deeply about our communities, the environment, and systemic changes that benefit society as a whole while also looking after ourselves and our own wellbeing as a team and as individuals.

About you
You are a born problem-solver and strategic thinker, always looking to make people's life easier. You enjoy leading on organisational processes, designing and implementing what's needed for a smooth functioning of organisations. You excel at personal relations, are organised and attentive to details. You are proactive, flexible and embrace complexity. You can handle stress and uncertainty and you are familiar with the zero waste philosophy.

You have experience in managing human resources, strategic oversight of finance and budgeting; statutory matters and risk management.

You feel comfortable leading organisational growth transition plans, from defining and setting up new legal structures to designing new working practices while minimising risks.


About the role
Core responsibilities

Organisational development and strategy

  • Oversee the efficient and effective daytoday operations of the organisation, spotting blindspots, bottlenecks, and potential improvements, ensuring the smooth functioning of the operations.
  • Oversee, develop and optimise organisational policies and procedures.
  • Design and implement an organisational risk management system.
  • Lead on the ZWE organisational maturity from a legal and financial perspective.
  • Oversee all office operations including office rental, IT, health and safety, etc.
  • Support the overall office administration management covering areas such as supplier contract renewals, office rental, ICT support, supplies, insurance compliance, and event management.
  • Work together with the management team on the operational structure and direction of ZWE.
  • Support the growth of our sister entity Mission Zero Academy (MiZA) in their organisation setup and growth.
HR development, management and compliance

  • Provide leadership and manage the operations team.
  • Develop and implement (or oversee the development of) HR policies, with a focus/priority on talent acquisition and professional development set forward for 202
  • Conceive, develop, and implement (or oversee the development of) policies and procedures that promote good governance, organisational culture, excellence and vision.
  • Ensure compliance with Belgian labour law and other European laws as required.
  • Oversee the maintenance of a positive, healthy, and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
Finance & fundraising

  • Oversee ZWE's financial strategy, as well as the reporting and accounting operations.
  • Ensure the design, development, and implementation of advanced systems for monitoring & reporting of costs & grants.
  • Oversee the accounting and the preparation of the statutory accounts.
  • Ensure that the Board and team are provided with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organisation.
  • Support the Operations team in the administration of funds as well as timely financial and narrative reporting to funders.
  • Oversee the successful implementation and achievement of funders' requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with Belgian and EU financial legislation.

About you
Required skills and competencies

  • Relevant master degree or equivalent experience.
  • Strong interest in, and passion for, people management, development, and coaching.
  • Strong analytical and financial reporting skills, ability to manage complex grant reporting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to bring people along in the strategy set forward.
  • Strategic mindset, able to set long
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