Business operations manager jobs

SANE is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support the effective day-to-day financial management of the charity and help ensure our mental health services are financially well supported.

This is a hands-on, operational role working closely with the Chief Operations Officer and Senior Management Team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, producing clear financial information and ensuring strong financial controls are in place.

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical finance work, values accuracy and organisation, and wants to use their skills in a purpose-driven charity.

Key responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day finance operations, including income, expenditure and bank reconciliations

Prepare monthly management accounts and support budget monitoring

Maintain accurate financial records in line with charity accounting requirements

Support payroll processes and liaise with external providers

Prepare information for audits and work with external auditors

Support finance-related reporting for trustees, funders and senior managers

Ensure clear financial procedures and strong internal controls are followed

About you:

You will have proven experience in a finance or accounts role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector. You will be confident working independently, while also supporting colleagues across the organisation with finance-related queries.

You will be highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing competing priorities. Strong Excel skills and experience using accounting software are essential, along with a practical and solutions-focused approach.

A commitment to SANE’s values and an interest in supporting mental health work are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to help grow our retail operation and support animal welfare across Derbyshire. RSPCA Derby is looking for an experienced and motivated manager to lead, develop and shape the future of our charity retail operation.

As Retail Development Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a network of charity shops and retail teams
• Drive income growth across physical shops, online sales and gift aid
• Ensure high standards of customer service, compliance and financial control
• Manage retail performance, budgets and reporting
• Identify and develop new retail opportunities to support our strategic ambitions
• Play a key role in supporting animal welfare through sustainable income generation.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in retail management, ideally across multiple sites
• Is a strong, inclusive leader with experience managing and developing staff and volunteers
• Has a proven track record of meeting financial and commercial targets
• Is organised, resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Shares our commitment to animal welfare and our values
• Is confident working with data, budgets and performance reporting
• Experience in charity retail is desirable but not essential — we welcome applicants with strong commercial retail experience who want to make a difference.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact supporting local animal welfare
• Lead a values-driven retail operation with room to innovate and grow
• Work with committed staff, volunteers and supporters
• Be part of a respected local charity making a difference every day

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Business Solutions Manager to support the delivery of our new five year Strategic Plan.

This exciting new role will act as the bridge between our Operations and Central Services working as a key part of our newly formed Project Management Office. It's a unique opportunity to shape how these functions work together to achieve our organisational goals more effectively and ensure a consistent and innovate approach to our operational delivery.

You will oversee the provision and ongoing development of support services to enable TCV Operations teams throughout the organisation to focus on the core elements of operational delivery and development whilst adhering to a consistent project management approach. The role will be responsible for looking for ongoing improvements in efficiencies and effectiveness, supporting innovation whilst balancing national consistency and adapting to local needs. You will support the development of our fleet and property portfolio and ensure that our new organisational systems are embedded and integrated effectively. We are looking for an agile, people focused operator who brings a programmatic approach to innovation and works well with multiple stakeholders.

There is flexibility around the location of this role - you can be homebased or office based with some national/UK-wide travel. Our Head Office is in Doncaster.

To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Operations Manager

Are you passionate with a commitment to the delivery of high quality and forward-thinking services for disabled people across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on Operations Manager to join the team.  

Join a charity that supports over 3000 disabled people and thousands more who care for them and employs over 100 people. It’s an exciting time at the charity, as it builds on its 125-year history and sets a vision for a bright future that is driven by change, innovation, and impact at its heart.

Position: Operations Manager

Location: Leicester/Hybrid (1 home working day per week until after settling in period)

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 24th February 2026. Please note this role may close sooner than advertised.

About the Role

As Operations Manager, you’ll lead and enable the day-to-day operations of the charity and its central functions, ensuring the very best of outcomes for the charity, its people and the communities it serves.

You’ll report to the Chief Executive and hold line management responsibilities for the charity’s service managers and central administration team who collectively lead around 90 colleagues.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leadership
• Service Delivery
• Quality Compliance
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting
• Operational Excellence
• Office Management
• Partnerships and Collaborations

About You

An experienced manager of people and operations with a track-record of managing teams, contracts, projects, and programmes in a dynamic environment. You will be positive, proactive and highly organised with an ability to make effective contributions in leadership and direction of operations.

Driven to deliver high standards of excellence and recovers brilliantly in adversity, we are looking for someone with experience of quality, compliance, audit, and risk, matched with a comprehensive understanding of process improvement and operational management.

This role would really suit a strategic and forward thinking who wants to really make their mark and help lead the charity in to its next exciting chapter.

About the Organisation

Join a Leicestershire based charity working to provide life-enhancing services, care and opportunities for disabled people (and all those supporting them), promoting inclusion, equality, independence, choice, empowerment, respect and dignity for all, since 1898.

The goal is to see a society that is designed with everyone in mind and where the choices and dignity of every person is upheld; where diverse spaces are celebrated for the value they hold.

‘I witness lives being transformed every day, from the unforgettable pride of someone achieving what once felt impossible, to the pure joy of shared smiles and laughter. Being part of these moments fills me with gratitude and reminds me how powerful our work truly is’

Benefits include:

• Remote working policy to work from home for part of the week.
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays and 4 privilege days per year,
• Membership of the Pension Scheme with a 4% employer contribution and an employee contribution between 4%
• An Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, GP helpline, financial, legal and care advice and support.
• Opt-in health scheme
• Development opportunities

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment and to comply with the relevant safeguarding policy.

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Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements 
• 40 days paid leave per year: 25 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 3 days between Christmas and New Year and 4 wellbeing days
• Strong commitment to professional development with a dedicated training budget
• Annual performance and pay progression reviews
• Up to 5% pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering access to free therapy
• Work phone and laptop
• A supportive and inclusive culture with regular team social events
• Scope to take real ownership in a fast-growing charity   

Personal development programme: 

• You will have a line manager dedicated to growing your strengths and supporting your professional skills development 
• You can work with your manager to set your own objectives within the scope of the job description 
• You will have a dedicated buddy within the team 
• You will take part in external and internal training to help grow your knowledge and skills

Please note that care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our team and we encourage applications from people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds. We are dedicated to being a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and where diversity is celebrated. In our last staff survey, 95% said they feel a sense of belonging at Settle. Please see our website for more information on our approach to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 

We’re on the hunt for a Programme Manager to join us at this exciting stage of Settle’s development. Over the next few years, we hope to grow the number of young people we are working with and develop new services to support young people with a range of support needs.

The Programme Manager will report to our COO. You’ll be managing a team of Settle Coaches working on the frontline, delivering one-to-one sessions with care-experienced young people across London. You’ll use your skills to ensure that the Settle Programme is the best it can be, coach our frontline teams and ensure high quality delivery is maintained for the young people we work with.

You will work with our COO and wider Programme Management team to deliver and develop our safeguarding practice and ensure that the frontline perspective and young people’s experiences are embedded across the organisation. You’ll manage existing referral partnerships and help develop new partnerships as and when needed, as well as share best practice with the partners you manage. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in strategic projects across the organisation.

We are seeking a dedicated Site Manager to join our service based in Basildon, Essex. The service engages young people in learning through vocational teamwork and social development, focusing on KS3 and KS4, with a person-centred approach that celebrates individuality and uses humour, patience and support to get meaningful outcomes for our students. We work with we work with a wide range of young people, the majority with additional needs (SEN, SEMH, EBSA), helping them to achieve L1 BTEC qualifications in order to avoid NEET outcomes.

As the Circles Study and Salon Site Manager, you will be responsible for overall leadership of the service, day to day operations and development of the future provision. In this role you will lead the tutors, empowering and enabling them to deliver high quality support for our students by setting high standards for work and reflecting this to our external partners through effective communication, evidencing outcomes that are in line with, and exceed, contractual requirements. Additionally, you will complete all time critical evidencing for the site and monitor and feedback on the supporting documentation from tutors and students, while actively promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment in which all individuals feel valued and respected.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of the site
• Liaising with external organisations and stakeholders
• Recruitment of new members
• Management of staff, through regular appraisals and by setting SMART goals
• Maintain accurate records of performance, evidencing completion of contracted targets
• Manage and monitor site and project budgets,
• Develop the site and service, maintaining and improving our offer and standards
• Motivate & inspire staff and students
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment

Person Specification 

• Strong leadership skills to motivate, support, and manage staff effectively
• Experience in an education/alternative provision setting, ideally as a DDSL
• Ability to set clear goals and support staff development
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong time-management and ability to prioritise
• Clear and confident verbal and written communicator with good attention to detail
• Financial and budgeting planning skills
• Current understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
• Confidence in handling challenges calmly and professionally, with previous experience in conflict resolution
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email

As part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check and some roles may require further vetting. Please make sure that the application form is completed along with a cover letter, to ensure that your application is reviewed.

WHO WE SUPPORT

At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds. 

The Role

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Supplier & Contract Management

• Maintain and continually improve the organisation’s central supplier list.
• Oversee renewal cycles managed by account owners and ensure timely decision making.‑making.
• Manage all office based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals.‑based supplier relationships and coordinate contract renewals.
• Manage some SEO London digital service suppliers (e.g., videoconferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password management solutions) including renewals and monitoring.‑conferencing tools, analytics platforms, IT services, productivity licences, and password‑management solutions) including renewals and monitoring.
• Oversee organisational insurance policies, including renewals and compliance checks.
• Manage mobile phone contracts.

2. Office Operations & Facilities

• Manage office building operations including maintenance, health and safety processes, fire safety equipment, alarm systems, door access, signage and the creation of staff ‘how-to’ guidance - liaising with landlord and managing agent where necessary
• Oversee office services including telephony systems, printing services and general operational infrastructure.
• Manage office supplies ordering and stock level coordination.‑level coordination.
• Lead on management of physical assets including phones, laptops and related equipment.

3. Digital Systems & Information Management

• Maintain the organisation’s intranet and liaise with internal page owners to ensure content accuracy.
• Monitor and manage incoming enquiries via the main information inbox, ensuring appropriate triage and referrals.
• Lead the SharePoint cleanup project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital workspace organisation.‑up project for 2026 and act as the operational owner for ongoing digital‑workspace organisation.

4. Compliance, Risk & Safeguarding

• Coordinate phishing and digital security training reviews for the annual training cycle.
• Manage DBS checks and three year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance.‑year renewals, including coordinating processes for staff, schools‑related activity, and Board of Trustees safeguarding compliance.
• Track completion of organisational compliance training and follow up with teams as required.
• Lead the review and ongoing improvement of business continuity and crisis management procedures.‑management procedures.

5. Internal Communications & Governance Support

• Contribute operational updates and insights to weekly full team meeting materials.‑team meeting materials.
• Provide scheduling, coordination and administrative support for Board and Committee meetings.
• Support the organisation of staff led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection.‑led groups including oversight of budgets, monitoring activities, attendance and feedback collection.

6. Events & Staff Experience

• Support organisation of the annual staff away day, including planning, logistics, and post event evaluation.‑event evaluation.
• Deliver HR/office induction for new staff to ensure smooth onboarding into systems, processes and culture.

Person Specification

Skills, experience and knowledge

Essential

· Experience managing supplier relationships and contract renewal cycles.

· Knowledge of office operations and facilities management, including maintenance and health & safety.

· Experience managing physical assets (e.g., laptops, phones).

· Demonstrated ability to maintain intranet and other digital workspace systems.

· Awareness of organisational compliance processes.

· Experience delivering operational or systems-based inductions.

· Experience managing safeguarding-related checks and renewals

· Exposure to business continuity or crisis-management processes.

Desirable

· Experience coordinating training cycles.

· Experience supporting staff-led groups and feedback processes.

· Experience supporting governance or committee meetings.

· Experience organising staff events or away-days.

· Ability to undertake small maintenance tasks and/or source contractors

Behaviours

· Highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive.

· Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information.

· Excellent written and verbal communication.

· Practical and solutions-focused.

· Collaborative and approachable

What we offer?

· Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays – pro-rata.

· Enhanced Family Friendly Policy.

· Flexible working and a lovely office space by Borough Station.

· Benefits:

o Employee Assistance Programme

o And more…

Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people invulnerable situations for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.

We are now seeking a Director of Operations to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our services and ensuring that our vision is lived out every day across the organisation.

The role

As Director of Operations, you will be a key member of the senior leadership team, working closely with the CEO and Board to translate strategy into high-quality, sustainable delivery with exciting future developments ahead.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across 7 care homes and 3 housing communities in the south of England, leading and supporting a talented operations team to deliver safe, effective and person-centred services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing visible leadership that embeds Keychange’s Christian vision, values and culture across all services
• Leading and overseeing multi-site operations, ensuring consistently high standards of care, safeguarding and support
• Holding accountability for regulatory compliance, quality assurance and service improvement
• Driving operational excellence, innovation and efficiency through effective systems and processes
• Ensuring services are financially sustainable, working closely with finance colleagues on budgets and resources
• Developing, coaching and inspiring senior managers and leaders to perform at their best

This is a senior role with real influence – both on the strategic direction of Keychange and on the lives of hundreds of people we support.

About you

We are looking for a values-led, strategic and credible leader who brings:

• Senior leadership experience within social care, housing, homelessness or a closely related sector
• A proven track record of leading multi-site services and managing senior operational leaders
• Strong experience of working within regulated environments and delivering high-quality, compliant services
• Sound financial and commercial awareness, with experience of managing budgets and resources  of a similar scale to Keychange (250 staff across 10 sites)
• A passion for developing people, culture and values-driven practice
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and active agreement with the Keychange mission, vision and faith basis. (This is a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010)

You will be someone who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose.

What we offer

This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role where your professional expertise and Christian faith can make a lasting and meaningful difference.

The role involves regular travel across our sites in the south of England with flexibility around base location.

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Location: Havant

Salary: £36,547 - £39,372

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent 

Reference Number: STOPDA847

Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:

Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.

Ensure all policies, procedures and practice are reviewed in line with designated timescales and meet the quality assurance requirements of the national outcomes framework and service standards for VAWG, SafeLives, Women’s Aid NQS, RESPECT accreditation principles and any additional frameworks agreed by the CEO.

Lead, monitor and evaluate projects as designated by the Business Development Director e.g. project management of website redevelopment, collaborating with external contractors and our IT Manager to convey our organisational vision.

Support operational activities which inform whole-organisation improvement e.g. gather and analyse staff survey feedback data, possess a natural curiosity for data analysis and identification of trends which draw meaningful conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data.

Manage (and delegate where appropriate) and quality assure all subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation, working with, and supported by the Business Development Director (DPO) on complex cases.

What We Offer:

Time off and Flexibility:

- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)

- Birthday day off

- Child’s first day of school off

- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year

- Flexible and hybrid working

- Protected time of up to one hour each month

Family-Friendly Benefits:

- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave

- IVF Leave

Health and Wellbeing:

- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)

- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Eye care vouchers

- Cycle to Work Scheme

About Stop Domestic Abuse:

Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’

We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.

Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.

Our Values:

Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.

Make a difference every day with PDSA  

About Us   

Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA have provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people in financial hardship.    

We’re now on a journey to expand our reach to support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape a future-focused PDSA. Together, we'll build a stronger organisation to ensure our services help those who need us most for the next hundred years.    

If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team that's creating positive change, we want you to join us. Let's build a brighter future for pets and their owners, together.   

About you  

In this role you will support the front-line improvement project by analysing business processes and ways of working, identifying opportunities and helping stakeholders define needs & priorities.

• Work closely with hospital teams and other stakeholders to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support implementation, testing, and monitoring of changes, identifying solutions and opportunities for scaling.
• Produce and maintain data‑driven reports, dashboards and KPI tracking to inform decision‑making.
• Create and update clear documentation, including SOPs and process guides.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and assess systems for integration or improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with PDSA policies while supporting prioritisation of front‑line improvement work.

This is a full‑time position working 35 hours per week on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. The role will require occasional travel typically a few times per month to PDSA sites for visits or team meetings.

We’re seeking someone with: 

• Demonstrated experience applying business analysis tools and methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Strong background in creating comprehensive process documentation and developing robust business cases.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead co‑creation workshops and collaborative activities.
• The confidence to interpret data and insights and convert them into practical, outcome-focused solutions.
• Experience working closely with front‑line teams in operational, healthcare, social care, or veterinary settings is beneficial, though not essential.
• A Business Analysis qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.

Rewards, support and benefits    

We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.  

As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:  

• Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.  

• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days. 

• Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.  

• Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.  

• Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.  

• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support   

• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.  

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.  

• 15% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.  

To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form.     

PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.   

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.   

To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.   

About Us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now looking for a Park Operations Development Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings. Agile and hybrid working options are available.

The Benefits

· Salary of £59,000 - £64,000 per annum depending on experience

· 26 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after three years’ service

· Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)

· Hybrid/agile working options

· Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan

· Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders

· Learning and development opportunities

· Cycle to work scheme

· Offices in a beautiful location

This is a rare opportunity for a high-calibre landscape, amenity horticulture or park operations professional to step into a pivotal role within our exceptional and vital organisation.

You will have the chance to influence and operate at the heart of vital work to evolve how park operations are delivered, supporting sustainability and resilience and ensuring we are equipped for the future.

You will be enabled to enhance your professional profile, gaining experience that adds weight and depth to your portfolio while continuing to strengthen your core expertise.

The Role

As a Park Operations Development Manager, you will seek to improve and optimise park operations, managing the quality of Landscape maintenance and lead on insourcing operational teams across TRP

Specifically, you will manage the programme of Landscape Maintenance Teams, leading the move from contractor-run services to an in-house team and supporting recruitment where needed. You will manage the programme of Landscape maintenance Teams, insourcing operational teams across TRP. You will put clear team structures and ways of working in place and arrange the purchase of the equipment, machinery and services required to deliver the work safely and effectively.

Working closely with colleagues across HR, Procurement, Health & Safety, Finance, IT and Park Management, you will create a clear plan and timetable for the programme and ensure everyone understands their role. You will manage risks, maintain clear communication with stakeholders and provide regular updates to senior leaders to ensure the programme stays on track.

Additionally, you will:

· Lead the continuous improvement of operational processes

· Co-ordinate the project team and related activity

· Work with HR on employment arrangements for new in-house teams

· Maintain clear reporting throughout the programme

· Explore current Frameworks to aid the procurement/hire of Fleet vehicles and Plant and equipment and advising on lead times with manufacturers and seeking agreement with TRP regarding the final specifications and availability

· Manage our Green-Waste Facilities across TRP.

About You

To be considered as a Park Operations Development Manager, you will need:

· Extensive experience in landscape, amenity horticulture or park operations, including contract management

· Experience developing operational delivery structures and plans

· Experience specifying fleet vehicles, plant, equipment and machinery for horticultural or land management operations

· Experience of financial management and report writing

· Knowledge of Health and Safety principles, roles and responsibilities

· Good communication, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills

· Knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office (including Excel), with the ability to learn new systems such as Geographical Information Systems

· A qualification in horticulture or land management

Other organisations may call this role Parks Operations Manager, Landscape Operations Manager, Horticultural Operations Manager, Park Services Manager or Estates Operations Manager.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Park Operations Development Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

Project Operations Manager

• Hours: Part time – 21 hours 
• Location: Hybrid Portsmouth area (officially office based but welcome to work hybrid/remote with regular local community-based meetings and local travel)

This is an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Project Operations Manager to build, operationalise and lead key projects, focusing on designing an impactful, scalable volunteer-led befriending/support system and embedding strong referral partnerships. 

Free To Fly is a registered charity supporting mums-to-be to leave abusive relationships and create safe, stable futures for themselves and their children. A Christian-ethos charity Free to Fly are rooted in partnership, community engagement, and deep respect for the dignity of survivors.
 
The Project Operations Manager will demonstrate:

• Proven charity operations and project management experience, with strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in recruiting, leading, and developing volunteers, with the ability to build effective teams and foster a collaborative culture.
• Strong communicator and ambassador, confident engaging with media, stakeholders, partners, and referral agencies.
• Safeguarding and trauma-informed expertise, with experience applying safeguarding practices and supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
• Financially and operationally capable, managing budgets, administrative systems, and setting up new services or processes efficiently.

The Project Operations Manager will be a flexible, practical problem-solver and people-focused leader with charity operations and volunteer engagement experience, confident building systems that deliver impact. You’ll work closely with partners, volunteers and referral agencies to deliver services and grow capacity sustainably.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. 

Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV (with any gaps explained,) and a supporting statement that explains your fit for the role (highlight relevant experience, previous fundraising achievements, and commitment to values). Please specifically outline experience of supporting grass roots/early stage startup nonprofits, if you have this, and how you successfully supported their growth.
 
You will be based in Portsmouth, willing to travel and work occasional unsociable hours, with your own vehicle covered by business use insurance. 

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

Please note that in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010, this role within the charity is subject to an occupational requirement to recruit only an individual who is biologically female, due to the specific nature of the duties involved.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 13th March 2026

Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Head of Programme Operations

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Location: The role can be based in London, United Kingdom, Abuja, Nigeria or Kigali, Rwanda, subject to right to work eligibility in the respective countries.

UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.

Salary: Salaries and benefits will vary in line with the location of the successful candidate and depending on experience.

• UK: £68,000 - £74,000 per year with excellent benefits.
• Nigeria: NGN 64,968,462 – NGN 90,955,847 per year with excellent benefits. 
• Rwanda: RWF 73,661,730- RWF 89,738,798 per year with excellent benefits. 

Change starts with water. Change starts with you.

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.

About WaterAid

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.

About the Team

The Programme Operations team sits within WaterAid UK’s International Programmes Department (IPD), operating in 17 countries in Africa and Asia. The team is a diverse and motivated group of 14+ people made up of planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER), project design and management, and programme systems specialists. They support global operational excellence, PMER, risk management, donor compliance and performance assurance across WaterAid UK’s country and regional programmes. Working in partnership with regional and country leadership teams, the function provides technical oversight, systems development and operational support to strengthen programme delivery and organisational accountability.

About the Role

The Head of Programme Operations leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of WaterAid’s international programme operations framework. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across programme operations, business management, systems, risk and compliance.

Key responsibilities include overseeing IPD business management processes, supporting financial planning and performance reporting, acting as a delegated focal point for operational risk, and providing senior troubleshooting support on complex operational and management challenges.

The role works in close partnership with Programme Funding to ensure operational readiness for new donor opportunities and effective grant start-up and close-out. It also leads operational assurance processes, strengthens compliance with donor and organisational requirements, and supports capacity strengthening across regional and country teams.

In this role, you will:

• Provide Programme Operations Leadership
• Lead IPD Business Management and Support
• Drive Collaboration, Risk and Performance
• Oversee Systems, Compliance and Assurance
• Lead Capacity Strengthening and Support

To be successful, you’ll need:

• Proven experience in managing or overseeing large scale international programme operations in the INGO or development sector.
• Strong understanding of operational systems (finance, procurement, logistics, compliance) in multi country environments.
• Excellent relevant IT skills, primarily Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word), but specifically relevant data systems that support high quality planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Experience of leading, managing and motivating others and driving change.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive organisational change collaboratively.
• Experience working in complex matrix structures across multiple cultures.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and systems thinking capabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor compliance and grant management processes.
• Working style that reflects WaterAid’s values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Desirable:

• Experience in WASH, public health or community development sectors.
• Experience working with restricted and unrestricted funding portfolios.
• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with WaterAid UK’s operating model and countries of operation.

Closing date: Applications will close 12:00 PM UK time on 3rd March 2026.   

How to Apply: Click Apply to answer the pre-screening questions upload your CV and cover letter.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

As a global organisation, WaterAid is committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and be yourself at your very best. Alongside our inspiring mission and meaningful work, we offer a range of benefits tailored to each country’s context and policies. These will be shared during the process

Our Global Commitment:

Our people promise

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are

determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.

Safeguarding

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.

As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation.

Following an internal promotion, the Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy team. In this exciting and dynamic role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio.

The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials:

• An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations
• Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts
• Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects
• A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully
• Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working

A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential. 

The Royal Ballet and Opera is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and our aim is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion underpin all that we do. We want our people to be representative of the diversity in the UK. We understand the creativity and innovation that diversity can bring and strive to create an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive.

We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills to join our teams. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are actively working to ensure that candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will endeavour to offer an interview to candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role, though sometimes due to the volume of qualified candidates with declarations this is not possible.

The RBO is also committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and adults and we implement robust safer recruitment practices. Due to our safeguarding promise, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check before commencing employment with us, which will be indicated in the advertising.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 8th March 2026. 

Interviews will follow a two stage process with 1st stage online via MS Teams and 2nd stage in person at ROH Covent Garden. 

To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.  No agencies.