Charity operations officer jobs in london, greater london
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At 21 Together, we believe every person with Down’s syndrome has the right to live a happy, rich and fulfilling life. Based in Maidstone and working across Kent, we support children and young people with Down’s syndrome, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
We are a small but impactful charity looking for an inspiring Chief Executive Officer to lead us through the next phase of our growth.
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organisation: 21 Together
Location: Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid working available)
Salary: From £48,561 FTE, dependent on experience 
Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term (flexible)
Working Hours: Part-time or Fractional (minimum 3 days per week)
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
Interview Date: Early January 2026
The Role
As CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership, oversee operations, and drive income generation to ensure our long-term sustainability. You’ll work closely with our committed Board of Trustees, lead a passionate team, and act as the public face of the organisation.
We’re open to part-time or fractional working arrangements (minimum 3 days/week) to attract the right person.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver our mission and long-term strategy
 - Ensure strong financial oversight and fundraising success
 - Lead and support staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive culture
 - Maintain strong governance and ensure legal compliance
 - Represent the charity externally and build key stakeholder relationships
 - Monitor impact and promote continuous improvement
 
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An experienced leader with a strategic mindset
 - Financially astute, with a track record of managing budgets and securing income
 - A confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills
 - Committed to inclusion, learning, and supporting vulnerable communities
 
Desirable: Experience or understanding of Down’s syndrome and/or learning disabilities.
What We Offer
- Flexible working (minimum 3 days/week)
 - Hybrid arrangements available
 - Supportive and values-led culture
 - Opportunity to make a meaningful, visible difference
 
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Operations
Location: Hybrid (at least 3 days per week in London, Russell Square)
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours per week)
About BIICL
For over 60 years, the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) has been a world leader in advancing international and comparative law and the rule of law. Independent, global and purpose-driven, BIICL combines research, events, training and publications with real-world impact, informing governments, international organisations, the judiciary and practitioners worldwide.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Operations to lead the Institute’s operational functions, strengthen systems, and ensure efficient, effective support across finance, HR, IT, facilities and governance.
The role
As Director of Operations, you will be a key member of the Senior Management Team, providing operational leadership across the organisation. You will manage central services, ensure compliance, and enable BIICL to deliver its mission efficiently. This is a hands-on, strategic role requiring strong leadership, organisational insight and the ability to implement change across teams and systems.
Key responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, audit processes and project monitoring.
 - Line manage the Finance Officer, Office Manager, and Systems Manager.
 - Serve as Company Secretary, supporting the Board and Committees, risk management and regulatory compliance.
 - Oversee HR policies, staffing, induction, appraisals and compliance with employment law and UKVI requirements.
 - Ensure effective IT, CRM systems and facilities management.
 - Support organisational strategy, change initiatives and senior-level projects.
 
About you
You are an experienced operational leader, ideally from the charity, higher education, or research sectors. Strategic yet practical, you combine financial and governance expertise with excellent people management and communication skills. You thrive on implementing systems, leading teams and enabling organisational success.
You will have:
- Proven experience in operational and financial management and charity governance.
 - Strong leadership and people management skills.
 - Strategic thinking and experience driving organisational change.
 - Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing abilities.
 - Alignment with BIICL’s mission and values, with a proactive, hands-on approach
 
How to apply
For a full candidate pack and details, contact:
Faye Marshall and Lizzy Clark via the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 24th November
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.
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Finance, FJ and Operations Director
Lead the transformation of finance
IRO £61,000 | Remote-first | Full-time | Reports to Co-CEO
Charity Finance Group (CFG) is seeking a visionary Finance, FJ and Operations Director to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence across our organisation and the wider charity sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation and a movement that's reshaping how finance empowers social impact.
About the role
As Finance, FJ and Operations Director, you’ll work closely with our two Co-CEOs to deliver CFG’s mission: championing financial sustainability for charities. You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Finance Journey framework—a bold, sector-defining initiative that transforms finance professionals from technicians into strategic leaders.
This role blends internal leadership with external influence. You’ll oversee key functions including finance and governance, HR, digital/IT and business development,—ensuring CFG’s internal systems and external offerings are aligned with our strategy, values, and member needs.
Your Impact
• Shape and deliver CFG’s Finance Journey strategy across the organisation
• Lead cross-functional teams to elevate performance and maturity
• Represent CFG to media, government, partners, and sector bodies
• Inspire a mindset shift across the finance community—from operational to transformational
• Support income generation through strategic partnerships and product development
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to CFG’s strategic planning and organisational development
• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation and support the board
Operational Oversight
• Lead finance, governance, HR, digital/IT, and business development teams
• Deliver robust financial analysis, reporting, and resource planning
• Ensure CFG’s finance function meets evolving business needs
Finance Journey Integration
• Embed the Finance Journey ethos across CFG’s products, services, and internal practices
• Collaborate with communications, learning, and membership teams
• Shape new offerings—training, events, assessments, leadership programmes
Stakeholder Engagement
• Build relationships with sector experts, partners, and members
• Represent CFG in forums, steering groups, and collaborative initiatives
• Share your expertise and catalyse sector-wide transformation
Internal Collaboration
• Work closely with Co-CEOs and the Director for Engagement
• Champion joined-up leadership, planning, and performance monitoring
• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and innovation
Location & Flexibility
• Remote-first: work from home or a suitable location near you
• Quarterly staff away days and ad hoc in-person events (travel costs covered)
Relationships
• Reports to Co-CEO
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Manages business development, HR, and digital teams
About CFG
Our vision is a world where financial excellence empowers every charitable and social purpose organisation to drive positive impact. The Finance Journey is our flagship framework—designed to help finance professionals evolve from technicians to strategic leaders.
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Ready to lead a movement that’s changing the face of charity finance?
Apply now and be the catalyst for sector-wide transformation.
How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this position, please take a look at our recruitment pack on the next page, and apply with your CV. We have a series of questions for you to answer succinctly, but we do not require a covering letter. The deadline for applications is Midday on Monday 10 November, and shortlisting will take place in the following week, with interviews to follow shortly after.
Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Benefits of working at CFG
- 25 days' annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after three years of continuous service (pro-rata if part-time).
 - An extra three days' leave for the office Christmas closure.
 - Wellbeing closures where the whole organisation takes a break.
 - Time off for personal health appointments.
 - Hybrid and remote flexible working options.
 - Four paid volunteering days every year.
 - Health cash plan via HSF.
 - Enhanced sick pay, as well as enhanced parental and adoption leave policies.
 - Continuing personal development - learning and development opportunities both individually and organisation wide, such as a mentor/coach, training courses and conferences.
 - Auto enrolment to the Personal Pension Plan where CFG will contribute twice your contribution to the scheme up to 10%.
 - Access to interest-free employee loans or salary advances.
 
CFG promotes remote-first working, although we do have office space at our registered address in Bermondsey, Southwark, SE London for those team members who prefer an office setting. We expect all of our team members to attend all staff, directorate, or team anchor days on a regular basis in London. All-staff anchor days are currently quarterly, and directorate and smaller team anchor days are organised on an ad hoc basis. If you have any questions about this we'd be happy to chat about our in-person expectations with you.
Please note that attending our flagship events will be required for this role, as well as work outside core hours occasionally as part of our events programme.
CFG is a charity that supports all charities to make the biggest difference possible. We do this by supporting them to make the most of their money.
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F6IT helps children and young people, aged 0-25,with additional needs and disabilities, with their families and friends, get active, connect and have fun.
We offer accessible and inclusive fitness, clubs, leisure activities and support that break down barriers, reduce isolation and boost physical and mental wellbeing.
About Our Role
You will contribute to the strategic direction of F6IT ensuring we achieve our vision where disabled children and young people with their family and friends can together and inclusively, enjoy a rewarding life which is fun, beneficial and above all fulfilling.
As the Operations Manager you will work with the CEO and Trustees to manage and oversee the operations and administration in line with the strategic direction of F6IT. This will include a variety of different task and activities.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead day to day management of all F6IT activities. This includes the planning, delivery and evaluation of inclusive events, clubs and fitness activities
 - Coordinate Coaches, Session Leads and Volunteers to ensure activities and session are well planned and staffed
 - Work with the Social Media Lead to advertise and promote activities and events
 - Develop and monitor kdy performance indicators (KPIs) and analyse data to identify trends and areas of improvements
 - Work with CEO and Trustees to develop and plan new events, clubs and fitness activities
 - Oversee bookings, payments and banking related to events and activities
 - Track DBS checks, mandatory and additonal training for all Volunteers, Staff and Trustees
 - Take responsibility for compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and risk management
 
Essential Experiences and Skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
 - Strong interpersonal and communications skills written and verbal
 - Good problem solving skills
 - Ability to adapt to changing priorities
 - Solid experience with MS Office and Payment systems
 - Previous experience in a similar role
 - Hold a valid UK driver's licence and able to drive to attend the office and activities in South-West Surrey
 
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Services
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Services
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We are looking for a Legacy and Administration Manager to join our Finance and Operations team on a part-time basis (2 days per week). This role will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.
Job Purpose
Legacies are one of the most vital sources of income for Operation Smile UK, helping us continue our work supporting patients with cleft around the world. We’re now looking for a Legacy Administration Manager to join our dedicated team and ensure that every gift left to the charity is managed with care, professionalism, and in line with the wishes of our supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of residuary, specific, and reversionary legacy cases from initiation to completion, optimising income while upholding all legal, ethical, and organisational standards.
 - Communicate with empathy and professionalism with executors, solicitors, and beneficiaries’ families, including handling enquiries and confirming receipt of legacy notifications.
 - Review estate documentation and valuations, determine the charity’s entitlement, and verify that all due funds are correctly received.
 - Ensure that all relevant charity tax reliefs are properly applied for, including Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax appropriations, and Income Tax (form R185).
 - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all legacy income and correspondence within OSUK’s CRM system and Finance Tracker.
 - Track the status of ongoing cases, pursue outstanding actions, and take prompt steps to address issues or disputes as they arise.
 - Collaborate closely with internal teams—such as Finance, Supporter Care, and Partnerships—to promote strong stewardship and compliance.
 - Refer or escalate complex or high-impact matters to the Director of Finance and Senior Finance Manager when necessary.
 - Contribute to team meetings, process improvements, and the development of best practice.
 
Person Specification
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and communicate clearly and sensitively, both in writing and verbally.
· Proven experience in legacy administration within the charity sector or in probate and estate law.
· Highly organised, with the capability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload effectively.
· Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, documentation, and data entry.
· Skilled in interpreting wills, estate accounts, and related legal documents.
· Competent in reviewing estate accounts to verify the correct application of Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and to ensure estates are properly finalised.
· Proficient user of Microsoft Office and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
· Review estate accounts, including the allocation of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT), to confirm estates are correctly administered.
· Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (ILM) or legal/paralegal qualification.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Please outline your experience working with legacies and specify your certification within your cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance and Operations Officer is responsible for maintaining an efficient and streamlined service across the organisation to support and develop the charity’s finance administration, operations, governance and HR functions. It is ideal for someone who thrives on making sure everything behind the scenes works seamlessly to enable impactful frontline work.
You’ll support core functions helping ensure our systems are strong and efficient. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to our wider mission of supporting 250,000 young Londoners access healthy food, positive opportunities, and pathways into meaningful careers. You’ll help us live our values as a charity that’s authentically youth-led, nurturing talent and championing equity and inclusion in everything we do.
This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who’s proactive, organised and enjoys making things work better. You’ll use tools like Xero, Salesforce and Microsoft 365 to streamline processes, analyse data, and find smarter ways of working. You’ll manage communications with staff, suppliers and partners, provide diary support to the CEO, and help ensure compliance and good governance across the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK is entering an exciting phase of growth and development. To make the greatest difference, we need to grow in a way that is structured and sustainable, and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for our first Director of Operations: a strategic, hands-on leader who can turn vision into action and passion into plans. Working closely with our new CEO, you’ll ensure that our people, systems, and processes all work together to deliver effectively for the communities we serve.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the organisation’s future. You’ll combine strategic oversight with operational delivery across key areas including HR, finance, compliance, governance, IT, and organisational processes. As a senior leadership team member, you’ll strengthen internal systems, support staff and make sure day-to-day operations align fully with our mission, values, and strategic goals.
Ultimately, you will help build the strong foundations and infrastructure that enable Neuroendocrine Cancer UK to grow sustainably, deliver high-quality services, and deepen its impact for the communities we support.
About the Charity
We are Neuroendocrine Cancer UK. We exist to address the unmet needs voiced by the neuroendocrine cancer community, supporting patients and their loved ones with the physical and psychological burden of neuroendocrine cancers. Through awareness, research, better funding and support, we can give our community the attention it deserves
Our vision is for a world in which people know how to recognise, diagnose, treat, care for, and cure patients with neuroendocrine cancer.
We are a Charity driven by strong values of equity, excellence, collaboration, honesty, transparency and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight and Delivery
 
- Lead and manage a small in-house operations team (2 staff members) and oversee the work of external consultants as required to deliver operational plans aligned with strategic goals. 
 - Drive the successful delivery of existing services, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and to a high standard while supporting the implementation of new initiatives and improvements.
 
- Ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose and support delivery of strategic goals. 
 - Management and maintenance of the Salesforce system.
 - Maintain oversight of service development, ensuring it reflects user feedback and sector innovation (with Directors/Managers).
 
- Lead audits and evaluations to ensure service effectiveness and continuous improvement.
 
2. Governance and Compliance (working with CEO)
- Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, including safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety.
 
- Develop and oversee policies and procedures that uphold good governance, safeguarding, GDPR, digital governance, and ethical standards.
 
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Data Protection Officer (DPO).
 
- Provide assurance to the CEO and Board on compliance and operational risk.
 
3. Financial Stewardship and Operational Management
- Support the CEO in ensuring financial sustainability.
 
- Oversee day-to-day budgeting, financial reporting, and grant management.
 
- Ensure timely processing of payments, payroll, and contracts.
 
- Support income generation through sound financial planning and operational oversight. 
 - Review all processes, procedures & delegations and suggest updates as necessary.
 
4. People and Organisational Development
- Support the CEO to recruit and induct staff.
 
- Work with CEO to oversee HR matters including performance management (with HR support).
 
- Prioritise staff wellbeing, engagement, and professional development.
 
- Support the CEO in succession planning and building organisational resilience.
 
5. Service Quality and Improvement
- Work with relevant management team to ensure high-quality service delivery aligned with user needs and feedback.
 
- Monitor performance and report on impact to CEO and trustees.
 
- Drive operational improvements and support the development of new initiatives.
 
6. Insight, Data, and Continuous Improvement
- Collect, analyse, and report operational data to support decision-making.
 
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and audits to ensure accountability and learning.
 
- Support research and innovation projects by ensuring operational systems are robust and effective.
 - Work with the board & CEO to review all processes, procedures & suggest updates as necessary.
 
Person Specification
About you
You’re an experienced operational leader who thrives on making things work — strategically, efficiently, and with people at the heart of it all. You know how to turn plans into action and are equally comfortable shaping systems, managing budgets, or guiding a team through change.
You bring strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of good people management practices, and sound knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and data protection. You’re confident managing financial systems and overseeing budgets, and you know how to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
You’re at your best in collaborative, purposeful environments — someone who communicates clearly, builds trust, and helps others do their best work. You’re also pragmatic and calm under pressure, able to bring clarity and stability as the organisation grows and evolves.
Above all, you’re motivated by purpose. You share our commitment to the mission and values of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, and you want to use your operational skills to help an organisation with real impact go even further.
Essential
- Proven experience in operational leadership and management
 
- Strong knowledge of people management practices, compliance, safeguarding, and data protection.
 
- Experience of managing budgets and overseeing financial systems.
 
- Strong line management and team development, with the ability to lead staff and volunteers.
 
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
 
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
 
- The ability to lead through change and embed new ways of working effectively.
 
- Commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
 
Desirable:
- Experience in a small charity or nonprofit organisation.
 - Experience of charity governance
 - A relevant qualification in safeguarding, HR, or data protection
 - Experience managing Salesforce or similar CRM systems
 
Why Work With Us?
- Be part of a small, passionate, and values-driven team making a tangible difference.
 - Shape the future of the organisation at a pivotal stage of growth.
 - Take on a broad and varied leadership role with the chance to influence across all areas.
 - Receive support for professional development, training, and personal growth.
 - Enjoy a remote and flexible working environment.
 
To support and inform patients and families from diagnosis, enabling access to the best care and treatment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Officer
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extend)
Function/Team: Development
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: Finance/HR/Operations Manager
Salary: £28,200 per annum
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our prevention programmes disrupt traffickers’ ability to recruit at-risk individuals by providing lifesaving information through our bespoke, geo-targeted social media campaigns.
The Operations Officer plays a vital role in keeping STOP THE TRAFFIK’s day-to-day operations running efficiently. Working closely with the Finance & HR Manager and Executive Team, this role supports organisational systems, finance processes, and internal communications — helping our global anti-trafficking work stay coordinated, compliant, and effective.
This position suits a highly organised, proactive individual who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and supporting others to perform at their best. You’ll be at the heart of the organisation — connecting teams, managing key administrative systems, and ensuring smooth operations across all areas.
This role will be responsible for:
Team & Office Environment
· Monitor STOP THE TRAFFIK’s phone and general ‘info’ inbox, directing messages to the appropriate team members.
· Support the upkeep of the office environment, ensuring facilities are well maintained and team members take shared ownership of the space.
· Coordinate team days and team-building activities, in collaboration with the Team Building Champion.
· Lead onboarding for new staff alongside line managers to ensure a smooth induction experience.
Executive Support Functions
· Provide administrative support to members of the Executive Team.
· Take minutes and capture action points in Senior Leadership Team meetings.
· Prepare briefing notes for key meetings with the Senior Leadership Team.
Finance
· Support the Finance & HR Manager by reconciling transactions on Xero, producing invoices, processing payments, and assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting.
Operations
· Develop and maintain effective internal systems that improve organisational efficiency and automation.
· Maintain key organisational records (e.g. contracts, insurance, supplier information) and handle confidential information appropriately.
· Manage the policy dashboard, ensuring policies are up to date, and notify relevant staff when reviews or updates are required.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Some experience in administration, operations, or office support.
· Excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail.
· Comfortable handling basic finance tasks such as invoices, payments, and record keeping, with an acumen for numbers and data.
· Competence using Excel and data visualisation tools.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· A proactive, friendly, and professional approach to work.
· The ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines.
· A commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Benefits:
· A friendly, supportive team environment.
· Opportunities to collaborate with global partners and experts.
· Autonomy to take initiative and propose process improvements.
· Access to a healthcare cash benefit scheme (including partner/children coverage).
· Corporate eye-care scheme.
· Life insurance.
· Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme (7% employer contribution).
· 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service).
· Cycle to Work scheme.
· Season Ticket Loan.
· Option to switch 2 bank holidays to suit personal needs.
· Flexible working policy reflecting staff needs.
· In-house and external training opportunities.
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Sunday 23rd November. Interviews will be held week commencing 24th November 2026
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1127321
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Diversity Role Models
Diversity Role Models is a dynamic charity whose vision is a world where everyone embraces diversity and can thrive. Our mission is to end bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools and promote understanding and acceptance of broader individual differences. Collaboratively, we’re determined to create inclusive learning environments where young people know they are valued and supported, regardless of their differences.
Our experienced team of educators and inspiring volunteer Role Models deliver in-person and online workshops for students in schools and colleges. Using pioneering educational content underpinned by the power of storytelling, we speak openly about lived experiences of difference and bullying. Our volunteer role models are at the heart of our delivery. They share their journeys towards living happy and fulfilling lives to inspire others.
Since our formation in 2011, we have worked directly with 1,000+ schools in the UK. We have delivered workshops to 275,000+ young people and trained 25,000+ school staff members.
About the Role
We are seeking a capable, motivated Operations Manager to lead on the effective running of our charity’s systems and operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring our work remains efficient, financially sustainable, and aligned with our strategic goals.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team, you will oversee the smooth functioning of our internal systems—including finance, CRM, IT, and communications—while supporting fundraising processes and continuous improvement across the organisation.
This position will suit an organised, analytical, and values-driven professional who enjoys making systems work smarter and supporting teams to deliver impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Leading Our Operations: Accountable for the smooth operational running of our Operational, HR and Financial Systems, including Salesforce, and identifying operational risks that could affect the charity’s mission. Your proactive approach will help us stay on track and keep making a difference.
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Supporting Our Fundraising: Work closely with other members of the Leadership Team to identify fundraising opportunities, support with bid writing, and take responsibility for individual giving, managing our fundraising CRM, Donorfy.
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Supporting Change: Accountable for managing transitional change programmes across the organisation in respect to operational processes and procedures. Help our team adapt to new processes and procedures by providing guidance, training, and resources.
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Financial Oversight: Understand the revenues and expenses of the charity in order to promote operational efficiency while managing cashflow risks. Whilst this role doesn’t require advanced experience in accounting or bookkeeping, the holder will take responsibility for day-to-day finance processes, including invoicing, account reconciliation on our account software Xero, and monthly financial reporting, as well as working alongside our external accountant.
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Communications and IT Fluency: Oversee systems supporting communications and marketing, including our social media platforms and website, ensuring effective collaboration with our external partners.
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Always Improving: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by seeking feedback and making adjustments along the way. By learning from our experiences, we'll keep getting better at what we do.
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Modelling Our Values: Lead by example and uphold the values of Diversity Role Models. Your dedication to diversity, inclusivity, and compassion will inspire others to do the same.
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Flexibility and Collaboration: While the accountabilities outlined above are important, we understand that flexibility is key in a dynamic work environment. We’re a close-knit team, and we're always ready to pitch in and support each other wherever needed.
 
Relevant Skills & Experience
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Demonstrated experience in successfully leading projects and driving operational excellence, ideally within the nonprofit, education, or social impact sectors.
 
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inefficiencies, analyse data, and develop data-driven solutions.
 
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Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
 
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders and external partners.
 
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Comfortable managing day-to-day financial processes, including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting.
 
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Strong understanding of IT systems and CRMs, ideally Salesforce, and experience of leading on their administration and maintenance.
 
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Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social impact, with a passion for promoting positive change in the education sector.
 
To apply for this exciting role please send a CV and cover letter, each a maximum of pages, outlining why are applying for this role and how you meet the criteria outlined in the description.
Our mission is to promote understanding and acceptance of individual differences and end LGBTQ+ bullying in schools.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the legal charity ATLEU (Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit), in a vital operational leadership role.  This is a role for someone with extensive operational management experience, ideally within the charity, non-profit sector and in human rights work. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will bring your skills and experience to a dedicated team that punches well above its weight and is passionate about transforming individual lives and bringing about long term change. 
The Head of Operations will provide leadership in all operational matters, supporting the organisation's mission and long-term objectives, supporting ATLEU’s growth, resilience, and sustainability as well as building a flexible and supportive environment that enables the ATLEU team to do the challenging work that they do.
This role is line managed by and works closely with the Chief Executive. You will be a member of ATLEU’s Senior Management team and work closely with and supervise the work of the People & Inclusion Manager (recently started in post), the Operations & Projects Coordinator and the Billing Coordinator. The Operations team is a small team that works collaboratively to ensure all areas are covered at all times. As such, you will be willing to chip in and take on tasks of other team members if urgent matters arise or when providing holiday cover.
We are looking for a positive, detail-oriented, creative thinker and problem solver who will build on our reputation for innovation and excellence. You will have a track record of achievement in this field and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong financial and business acumen. You will have experience of and confidence in overseeing a wide remit of cross cutting functions including finance, human resources, office management, information technology and governance and compliance. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable with autonomy and who thrives in a role where no two days are the same.
About ATLEU
Our vision is a just world where no one is enslaved or exploited.
Our mission is to secure safety, rights and justice for survivors of human trafficking by using and challenging the law.
Our strategic priorities are:
- To provide a model of high quality holistic legal support to survivors of human trafficking and exploitation
 - To tackle systemic injustice through strategic litigation and pursuing policy change
 - To build survivor leadership and influence within ATLEU and across the sector
 - To strengthen the capacity of advice, frontline and community organisations to meet the needs of survivors
 - To invest in and support our people to ensure we are effective and sustainable
 
Our values are integral to who we are, what we do and how we do it.
- There is always another way
 
We are persistent, resourceful and creative in our approach. We do the hard work to make justice accessible. We don’t give up in the fight for fairness and freedom.
- We make the time. We listen. We hear
 
We take the time to really listen to our clients and colleagues. We want to restore autonomy and agency from where it was stolen. We give advice, not tell you what to do. If you fight, we fight. Our clients’ needs come first.
- Knowledge is for sharing.
 
We lead the way in our knowledge and expertise of reforming the law. The strength of our team comes from our willingness to collaborate and share. We put our work before pride and always ask for help. Power of our knowledge comes through sharing it with others to secure justice and reform the law.
Employment Information
 
Job Title:Head of Operations
Job Term:Permanent
Hours:Full time / part-time (minimum of 28 hours up to 35 hours per week). Flexible working options available
Salary:£47,000 to £52,000 p.a. pro rata (depending on experience)
Pension:7% employer pension contribution
Leave:33 days pro rata (including public holidays) pro rata with an additional 1 day per year up to a maximum of 38 days (including public holidays) pro rata
Reports to: CEO
Line Management: Up to 5 staff members
Probation:6 month probation period
Location:Central London, near London Bridge and with occasional travel to Sheffield 
Objectives of the post
To lead and ensure the smooth operational running of ATLEU, with particular focus on finance, people, information technology and governance and compliance.
To manage ATLEU’s team of operations staff including human resources, operations and projects, finance and external bookkeepers.
To work closely with the Chief Executive to develop systems for implementing and monitoring ATLEU’s strategic plan.
Main Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Strategy
- Participate in strategic and business planning processes and play a leading role, working with the CEO and trustees to develop the strategic plan, ensuring all team members understand it and their role in it.
 - Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contributing to the strategic direction and day to day management of the organisation.
 - Develop and lead monitoring and evaluation processes for all activities associated with our strategy, including setting and reviewing annual business plan priorities and targets, communicating progress and highlighting potential areas for development and increased focus. Be a champion for embedding learning into the culture of the organisation and collaborate with consultants and staff to ensure there are effective monitoring learning and evaluation frameworks in place across ATLEU’s projects and services.
 - Lead and manage ATLEU’s operations staff, including ATLEU’s Operations and Projects Coordinator, People and Inclusion Manager and Billing Coordinator.
 - Lead the development and maintenance of organisational policies, procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
 - To work closely with the Director of Saltworks to support the operational running of ATLEU’s trading subsidiary Saltworks, through developing the financial and operational infrastructure and management of the organisation.
 
2. Finance
- Lead ATLEU’s financial planning, management and reporting processes.
 - Direct, manage and document ATLEU’s financial policies, systems and controls, ensuring that financial systems are effective and up to date.
 - Scrutinise monthly financial data and produce financial reports for the CEO and trustees, including quarterly cashflows
 - Prepare ATLEU’s annual operating budgets and financial reports for funders and oversee project budgets.
 - Ensure the year-end financial accounts and audit process is completed satisfactorily and delivered on time, ensuring all financial data and other data needed is provided.
 - Ensure that accurate records and accounts of monies claimed are held on all cases and liaise with the Head of Legal Practice to ensure compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
 - Oversee ATLEU’s bookkeeping and legal aid billing and reporting and ensure all monies, including grant monies and training invoices are claimed and paid promptly.
 - Maintain oversight of bookkeepers and auditors, taking responsibility for managing relationships with them
 - Manage ATLEU’s banking arrangements, ensuring that they are effective, secure and fit for purpose.
 
3. Office and Operations
- Work with the Senior Management and Operations teams to ensure that all colleagues have the operational support needed to do their jobs effectively;
 - Liaise with building management for both offices, manage any rent negotiations and any future office moves
 
- Lead on the annual insurance renewal process, provide the required data and lead discussions with brokers to ensure good value for money on all policies;
 - Support the Operations and Projects Coordinator to ensure that both ATLEU offices provide a safe and welcoming environment for ATLEU staff, clients and other visitors and that they comply with all appropriate legislation and regulations;
 - Work with the Operations & Project Coordinator to maintain the Office Manual and associated policies and ensure that they are up to date and reviewed as appropriate and monitor compliance with those policies.
 - Oversee day-to-day operations including premises, equipment, IT systems, ordering supplies, procurement and workflow and archive management and ensure that processes are in place to restore functionality as required.
 - To ensure the most effective use of resources and identify areas for cost reduction or cost avoidance along with process and functional improvement, including developing ATLEU’s IT infrastructure to reduce reliance on paper files.
 
4. Human Resources
- The Head of Operations plays a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting the People and Inclusion Manager across all HR-related matters, including staff wellbeing and EDI activities.
 - In the absence of the People & Inclusion Manager or when facing conflicting deadlines, the Head of Operations is expected to actively participate in all HR tasks.
 - Support the People & Inclusion Manager with day-to-day HR tasks, processes and systems, responding to queries and problem solving when needed;
 - Provide guidance to the Senior Management Team with regular updates on HR related issues as needed;
 - Support the People and Inclusion Manager to review, develop and roll out HR policies and provide training to staff where required, ensuring they are legislatively sound, fit with our values and align with our strategic goals.
 - Oversee the coordination of the organisation’s volunteer programme, and explore ways to maximise the value both ATLEU and volunteers gain from the programme.
 - Model positive, fair and open people leadership and support other managers in their supervisory capacity.
 
5. Governance and Compliance
- Work with the Chief Executive to continue to strengthen the governance of the charity, ensuring that all aspects of governance adhere to best practices and meet regulatory requirements.
 
- Ensure that ATLEU complies with the requirements of all relevant regulatory bodies including the Charity Commission and Companies House and ensuring ATLEU is compliant with all compliance relevant to a not for profit legal firm e.g the Legal Aid Agency, Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Specialist Quality Mark, Immigration Advice Authority and CILEX.
 
- Manage the Board, AGM and committee meeting calendar, ensuring well-structured agendas and facilitating effective decision-making processes with clear records of these meetings and management of actions arising.
 - Develop and implement governance policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and organisational needs.
 - Ensure the SMT, Board and other parts of the governance receives comprehensive, timely, and accurate information to support informed decision-making.
 - Stay abreast of relevant legislation and governance best practices, implementing changes as necessary.
 - Develop and maintain effective systems and frameworks for compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
 
6. Information Technology / Data Protection and Cyber Security
- Support the Operations and Projects Coordinator in ensuring IT systems function appropriately and securely and new systems are developed to improve efficiencies for caseworkers and for audit and research.
 - Work with the Head of Legal Practice and Operations and Projects Coordinator on the continued development of and improvements to our legal aid case management system.
 - Ensure ATLEU has robust IT and cyber security policies and procedures in place, and oversee their implementation across the organisation.
 - Develop and maintain the organisation’s IT and business continuity plan and update it annually.
 - Oversee ATLEU’s day-to-day relationships with external IT support, ensuring IT systems function effectively and providing or facilitating staff support;
 - Collaborate with external IT support on projects to enhance and modernise ATLEU’s systems, ensuring they remain up-to-date and secure;
 
- Take overall responsibility for the data protection obligations of the organisation. Oversee the implementation of up-to-date and compliant data protection policies including data retention and destruction, home and remote working, emails and the internet, and ensure that sensitive and financial information is securely stored and confidentiality and privacy is maintained.
 - Keep abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation and ensure that staff receive regular training on Data Protection and Cyber Security.
 
7. Other
- Lead by example demonstrating ATLEU’s values, taking a business partner, proactive approach to working across the organisation.
 - To support and adhere to ATLEU’s equal opportunities policy and to always act in an ethical manner that upholds the good reputation of ATLEU.
 - To travel to ATLEU’s Sheffield offices as required.
 - From time to time to attend other meetings, including out of hours, when necessary.
 - To undertake additional duties as may become necessary.
 
Please refer to the attachment below for further information and the full person specification.
 
How to Apply
To apply, please provide a copy of your CV, a covering letter, and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form via CharityJobs. The deadline for applications is at 23:00 on Sunday 30 November 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Please ensure that the cover letter:
- sets out why you wish to work for ATLEU
 - addresses the criteria contained in the Person Specification
 - demonstrates your competency for the role
 
Please ensure that we have a contact telephone number or email address so that we are able to contact you easily and in confidence.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Friday 5 December 2025. If you do not hear from us by this time, it unfortunately means that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We regret that we do not have capacity to provide feedback to applicants who are not invited for an interview.
Interviews will be held on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December.
Candidates may be asked back for a second-round interview.
 
Inclusion at ATLEU
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation, strengthens our teams, and leads to better outcomes for everyone. Each individual is valued for their unique perspectives, cultures, and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where all employees feel supported, empowered, and able to thrive.
We actively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We particularly welcome applicants from groups underrepresented in our sector, including individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and those with lived experience of migration or trafficking. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process or in the role — we are happy to discuss how we can best support you.
                To apply, please provide a copy of your CV, a covering letter, and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form via CharityJobs. Please ensure that the cover letter: 
1. sets out why you wish to work for ATLEU
2. addresses the criteria contained in the Person Specification
3. demonstrates your competency for the role
Please ensure that we have a contact telephone number or email address so that we are able to contact you.
Interviews will be held on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 December. Candidates may be asked back for a second-round interview.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Friday 5 December 2025. 
If you do not hear from us by this time, it unfortunately means that you have not been shortlisted.
            
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vision: Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Main purpose of job: To ensure Home-Start's Southwark’s finance and operations systems best meet the needs of the organisation, enabling us to provide the best possible support to families with children under 5 in Southwark and Lewisham.
Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.
Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance & Operations
We are looking for a Head of Finance & Operations to join our growing team in this flexible, remote working role (4 days per week).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within an organisation that is transforming environmental philanthropy across the UK.
Position: Head of Finance & Operations
Location: Remote (occasional travel to London and other UK locations)
Salary: £60,000 per annum, pro rata
Hours: 4 days a week (flexible working considered for the right candidate)
Contract: Permanent
 
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd November 2025
The Role
As Head of Finance & Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading EFN’s financial, operational, and HR functions, ensuring the organisation continues to thrive and deliver on its ambitious strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), you will join the Leadership Team and work closely with the ED and Board of Trustees to ensure sound financial management, operational excellence, and a supportive, effective working culture.
You will:
- Lead on day-to-day financial management, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
 - Oversee governance, compliance, and risk management across all areas of operations
 - Manage HR, IT, and systems to support our remote-working team
 - Drive continuous improvement in policies, processes, and internal systems (including Salesforce and Xero)
 - Provide strategic insight and deputise for the ED when required
 - Support staff development and wellbeing, ensuring a positive and inclusive organisational culture
 
This is a new role reflecting EFN’s recent growth and commitment to strengthening its operational foundations for long-term impact.
About You
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance and operations leader who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
You will have:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or AAT)
 - At least 7 years’ experience in financial and operational management within the charity sector
 - Strong understanding of HR, IT, risk management, and governance in small teams
 - Proven experience managing budgets, audits, and charity accounts (Xero experience ideal)
 - Excellent project management and strategic planning skills
 - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor others
 - A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
 
Desirable:
- Knowledge of UK charity governance and reporting requirements
 - Experience working with philanthropists, funders, or in the environmental sector
 - Interest in climate and biodiversity issues
 
Benefits Include:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
 - 7% employer pension contribution
 - Flexible working arrangements
 - Learning and development opportunities
 - Home working allowance, laptop, and IT support
 
About the Organisation
The Environmental Funders Network (EFN) is a UK-based charity dedicated to transforming environmental philanthropy. We work to increase the scale and effectiveness of environmental giving by supporting funders, sharing insight and research, and fostering collaboration across the sector.
EFN is a remote-working organisation with a UK-wide network of over 1,000 funders and 1,800 fundraisers, all committed to creating a thriving planet for future generations.
If you are passionate about supporting environmental impact through strategic finance and operational leadership, we would love to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Chief Executive Officer – St Luke’s Community Centre
Location: London EC1V (on-site presence required)
Salary: Between £95,000 - £105,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Are you ready to guide St Luke’s Community Centre - south Islington’s 500-year-old community hub - into its next era of intergenerational community impact?
About St Luke’s
St Luke’s Community Centre traces its roots back over 500 years, stewarding ancient parish endowments to relieve poverty in our defined area of benefit. In 1982 we opened our purpose-built home on Central Street. In 2019 we transformed from an over-55s’ welfare organisation into a vibrant, intergenerational hub. Our programme of over 100 weekly activities has grown year-on-year, and we’ve become the first organisation in Islington to achieve the trusted standard benchmark. Our already strong reputation was bolstered by our team’s incredible response to the challenges the Covid-19 pandemic, during which we never closed, but pivoted to preparing daily meals, running befriending calls and welfare checks, and welcoming the community back in as soon as it was safe to do so. Today, we are the beating heart of the community.
As our next CEO, you will:
- Shape Strategy & Impact: Lead development and delivery of our three-year rolling strategy, balancing service excellence with financial sustainability.
 - Governance & Finance: Oversee robust governance frameworks and financial controls, stewarding our £20 million investment portfolio, trading income and grant programmes.
 - Operational Leadership: Inspire and support a diverse team of 44 staff and hundreds of volunteers, embedding a culture of continuous improvement, inclusion and professionalism.
 - Income Generation: Unlock new revenue streams - maximising room hire, cookery-school capacity, digital/social enterprises and corporate fundraising partnerships.
 - Community & Partnerships: Forge and deepen relationships with local authorities, corporate sponsors, umbrella bodies and community groups.
 - Brand & Profile: Be the public face of St Luke’s, elevating communications, safeguarding our reputation and ensuring our values of inclusion, equality, friendship, wellbeing and support shine through.
 
Who you are
- A seasoned senior leader (CEO or equivalent), ideally within the charity, membership or community-services sectors.
 - Demonstrable expertise in strategic planning, P&L management and complex stakeholder governance.
 - A persuasive communicator and boardroom presenter with the gravitas to inspire trustees, staff, volunteers and funders.
 - Entrepreneurial and innovative, able to identify revenue opportunities and drive their delivery.
 - Hands-on and approachable - a visible presence on the shop floor as well as the board table.
 - (Desirable) Experience of trading-arm management, social-enterprise models or corporate fundraising.
 
Why St Luke’s?
- Lead a historic, 500-year-old charity with a modern purpose-built centre at its heart.
 - Salary between £95,000 - £105,000 plus generous employee benefits (Benenden health membership, pension, season-ticket loans, cycle-to-work, subsidised lunches).
 - Shape a charity whose community-shop, wellbeing hub, cookery school, employment hub, lunch club and gardening projects touch hundreds of lives each week.
 - Join a committed Board, supportive Chair and passionate team determined to grow St Luke’s impact in challenging times.
 
Please see the attached Recruitment Brief with details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 10th November 2025
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
We are seeking someone to increase our internal human resources capacity, provide support for our Operations and Core services function, including supporting the rollout of operations led projects, and to take responsibility for servicing the committees which advise and oversee the BSA.
Job Title: Operations Officer and Committee Secretary 
Reporting to: Operations Manager and Chief Executive Officer 
Responsible for: N/A 
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. 
Requests for permanent remote working will be considered though attendance in the London office will be required at least once per month as well as at quarterly Council (trustee) board meetings.
Terms: Full-time (35 hours per week), Permanent. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered. 
Salary: £29,458 - £35,357 per annum
About Us
The British Science Association (BSA) was founded in 1831 and is a registered charity.
We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
We have ambitious goals to put people at the heart of science.
About the role
Operations (part of the Core Services Team) provides comprehensive support across Human Resources, Compliance, and Risk Management, Data Management, and Staff Engagement and supports the delivery of strategic objectives across the organisation. The role will report to the Operations Manager for operations duties.
The BSA’s Council is responsible for determining the organisation’s overall vision and strategy and ensuring good governance. Council assumes the trustee responsibilities set out by the Charity Commission regulator. They meet four times a year, usually in London with options for Council Members to attend online. Papers are prepared by BSA staff and contractors and circulated around a week in advance of the meeting. The role will report to the CEO for Council, Governance and Committee duties.
Key responsibilities
Human Resources
- Act as the primary contact for HR service requests, escalating complex issues to the Operations Manager or outsourced HR supplier as appropriate.
 - Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and employee files across all HR systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
 - Monitor and coordinate completion of mandatory compliance training
 
Governance and Committees
- Lead the scheduling and logistics of Council and other committee meetings, including venue booking, catering, AV and calendar management.
 - Support governance record-keeping, including minute-taking, updating statutory documents as directed by the Chair and Chief Executive, and maintaining Council member records such as declarations, attendance, and terms of office.
 - Ensure regulatory compliance, by maintaining Charity Commission online records and, where appropriate working with the Chief Executive, and others as appropriate in preparing formal reports for submission to relevant regulators.
 
Data Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and employee files across all HR systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
 - Support the Operations Manager, Internal Project Lead and teams in co-ordinating the further rollout and adoption of Salesforce and other data management systems
 
Compliance and Risk Management
- Policy and Documentation Management: Ensure all internal documentation (policies, staff handbook, etc.) is regularly updated and accessible on SharePoint and the company website where appropriate.
 - GDPR and Data Protection: Monitor and support GDPR compliance, with a focus on data retention and secure handling of personal information.
 - Compliance and Risk Logs: Assist in maintaining up-to-date compliance and risk logs, reporting issues to the Operations Manager as needed.
 - Health and Safety (H&S): Support the Office Manager in coordinating staff H&S documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
 - Audit Preparation: Coordinate the collection and organisation of documents and information required for annual audits.
 
Staff Engagement and Additional Responsibilities
- Assist the Office Manager in planning and implementing staff social and engagement activities.
 - Undertake additional tasks as reasonably required by the line manager, within the scope of the role.
 
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 5th November 2025.
Interviews are due to take place during the weeks starting Monday 10th November and Monday 17th November 2025 and second interviews on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.
No agencies please.
We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
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About Migrateful
Migrateful is an award-winning social enterprise and registered charity founded in 2017. Our mission is to support refugees and migrants facing barriers to employment and integration in the UK by offering training, paid work, and a supportive community.
Our chefs come from diverse backgrounds, often shaped by displacement, modern slavery, or gender-based violence. Through our programme, they train to lead cookery classes for the public and corporate groups, helping them build confidence, improve English skills, and gain meaningful work experience.
Since 2017, we’ve supported over 110 chefs to deliver 5,000+ classes to 55,000 participants—creating more than 30,000 hours of purposeful employment and community connection.
About the Role
The Operations Support Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of Migrateful’s cookery classes and the overall effectiveness of our operations.
You’ll play the important role of supporting Facilitators by creating practical guides, coordinating training and skills-sharing sessions, gathering feedback, and maintaining up-to-date documentation such as health and safety records.
Alongside this, you’ll help manage other key areas of Operations like responding to customer and volunteer queries, coordinating volunteers for public and corporate classes, and supporting process improvements around our use of Salesforce.
A key deliverable of this role is overseeing our invoicing process. You’ll be responsible for bi-weekly checks to ensure timely and accurate payments to our cookery class hosts (Facilitators) and teachers (Chefs). You’ll also support improvements that help us better track the real cost of our classes.
Person specification
This role would suit a proactive, organised, collaborative individual who enjoys variety in their work. You’ll need to be confident using systems, have a keen eye for detail, and take satisfaction in improving processes.
Essential
- Experience working in an operations, administrative or coordination role
 - Good attention to detail particularly in handling data, documents and financial information
 - Confident engaging with a wide range of people from staff, freelancers and customers
 - Ability to work independently and proactively, using initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues
 - Confident user of IT systems, particularly Google Workspace and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)
 - Willingness to undertake reasonable responsibilities beyond the scope of the job description
 
Desirable
- Experience creating, updating, and maintaining user guides and training materials
 - Willingness to provide occasional out-of-hours support
 - Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures, or possession of a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene)
 
Key Responsibilities
Invoicing
- Perform bi-weekly invoice checks and capture these on Salesforce
 - Support the continuous improvement of invoicing systems
 
Support Cookery Class Hosts (Facilitators)
- Coordinate the periodic recruitment and onboarding of new Facilitators
 - Update and improve Facilitator user guides and training materials
 - Maintain regular communication with Facilitators, including announcements and process updates
 - Carry out in-class observations and provide constructive feedback to Facilitators
 - Provide out-of-hours remote support for Facilitator
 - Share and implement improvements based on Facilitator feedback and survey results
 
Volunteer Coordination
- Respond to volunteer queries and troubleshoot the Volunteer Portal
 - Ensure adequate volunteer coverage for all cookery classes
 - Create supporting material to enhance the experience of volunteers in classes
 
General Operations Administration
- Maintain up-to-date operational records (e.g. DBS checks, risk assessments, food hygiene certificates)
 - Complete ad hoc administrative tasks (e.g. equipment inventories, printing and laminating recipes)
 - Support the implementation of operational policies across venues and staff
 
Cover and Additional Support
- Provide occasional out of-hours support to facilitators
 - Willing to support the Operations team during periods of annual leave to ensure continuity of work
 
Systems and Process Improvement
- Contribute to the improvement of internal systems and processes, including support for Salesforce streamlining
 - Office based admin e.g. purchasing office supplies, tracking equipment
 - Support onboarding and off boarding of staff members
 
This is a hybrid role that requires you to work from our HQ office in Farringdon, London four days a week. Please note that you may be required to attend classes or other events outside your usual working hours. In these instances, you will be given advance notice and can claim time off in lieu (TOIL) during the week.
                Please complete both of the following steps:
1. Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and include examples of how your experience aligns with the overall responsibilities.
2. Send a 3 to 5 minute video via WhatsApp to 073 41 96 12 90 telling us why you would be a good fit for the role.
We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications may close early if the role is filled.
            
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                        
                    
                        
                        
                        


                    
                        
                        


                    
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        

