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How to become an Operations Manager

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Considering a career as an Operations Manager?

Put simply, an Operations Manager is responsible for making sure a charity is running on course. It can be quite a broad position, and the responsibilities will range depending on the organisation. But generally, Operations Managers are in charge of monitoring processes to analyse their effectiveness and building strategies that will improve overall productivity and efficiency. In the charity sector, this can cover anything from event coordination and volunteer management to making sure health & safety regulations are met. It's the perfect role for a sensationally organised and meticulous person.

Where can a career as an Operations Manager take you?

Operations Support £25000 2-3 years
Operations Manager £37,500 4-6 years
Director of Operations £60000 7-8 years

Are you the perfect candidate?

Skills and traits

  • Empathetic approach to understanding the needs of beneficiaries
  • Analytic approach to planning
  • Dynamic, creative thinker with a brain for problem solving
  • Impeccable organisational skills

Qualifications and experience

  • Experience developing individual program budgets
  • Project management and event organisation experience
  • Database or CRM system proficiency
  • Experience with charitable governance and Health & Safety regulations
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