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Prospectus, London (On-site)
£41,534 to £44,749 per annum (inc. LWA)
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Prospectus, London (Hybrid)
£61,003 per annum
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Pancreatic Cancer UK, London (Hybrid)
£68k - 72k per year
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Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists, London (Hybrid)
£62k per year
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International Rescue Committee UK, London (Hybrid)
GBP 71,000 – GBP 80,000
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Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance, Twickenham (Hybrid)
£30,000 – £32,000 FTE, depending on experience (pro-rata equivalent for part-time hours).
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Lord's Taverners, London (Hybrid)
£38,000 - £42,000 per year
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HOME-START MERTON, London (Hybrid)
£45,750 - £49,056 per year
Charity Director: An exceptional opportunity to transform lives through leading our charity
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London, Greater London (Hybrid) 0 miles
50000
Full-time
Permanent

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Job description

Location: Hybrid – London office and home
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Working pattern: Four-day week

About Spinal Research

Every two hours, someone in the UK becomes paralysed. Globally, more than 15 million people live with paralysis. At Spinal Research, our vision is a world where paralysis can be cured. We fund groundbreaking research to deliver life-changing treatments for people with spinal cord injuries. By backing the brightest minds and fostering innovation, we are driving progress towards what could be the medical breakthrough of the 21st century: curing paralysis. We will not stop until that future is achieved.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Strategy and Operations. This pivotal role ensures Spinal Research is efficient, resilient, and future-focused. You will work closely with the Chief Executive, board, and senior colleagues to deliver organisational strategy, oversee operations, finance, HR, and systems, and help position the charity for growth and impact.

You will bring people, processes, and data together to maximise effectiveness, empower teams, strengthen cross-department collaboration, and champion innovation—including the use of AI and technology—to help us deliver our mission.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape and deliver organisational strategy, project development, and workforce planning as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Act as a key point of contact for the board on operational matters.
  • Build alignment between research, fundraising, community engagement, and operations.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and consistent processes across teams.
  • Lead on HR, recruitment, staff wellbeing, safeguarding, health & safety, and cyber security.
  • Ensure robust financial management, reporting, and compliance.
  • Develop and implement policies, systems, and processes to support organisational resilience.
  • Act as Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with data protection laws and championing data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead change management initiatives and explore AI tools and technologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Line-manage staff and partners in operations, finance, HR, and data.
  • Promote internal career progression, training, and succession planning.
  • Be a visible advocate for Spinal Research’s mission and support new initiatives, partnerships, and fundraising activities.

The Kind of Person We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader who thrives in a mission-driven environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a difference, with a proven ability to drive organisational effectiveness and lead teams through change.

Experience and Skills

  • Senior Leadership: Significant experience in a senior operational, strategy, or general management role, ideally within the charity, health, research, or not-for-profit sectors.
  • Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to shape and deliver organisational strategy, manage complex projects, and align cross-functional teams.
  • Operational Excellence: Strong track record overseeing day-to-day operations, including HR, finance, compliance, and systems development.
  • Change Management: Experience leading change initiatives, with the ability to engage and support teams through transitions.
  • Data and Technology: Comfortable championing data-driven decision-making and integrating new technologies (such as AI tools and platforms like Salesforce) to enhance organisational performance.
  • People Leadership: Skilled at empowering, developing, and line-managing diverse teams and partners, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and act as a credible advocate for the organisation’s mission.
  • Values-Driven: Committed to upholding Spinal Research’s values of commitment, integrity, collaboration, and innovation in all aspects of work.

Personal Attributes

  • Proactive, resilient, and adaptable, with a growth mindset.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Passionate about making a positive impact for people affected by spinal cord injury.

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid role split between home and our London Bridge office.
  • Spinal Research is a four-day week employer
  • Part of a supportive, values-driven team (commitment, integrity, collaboration, innovation).
  • Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support organisational priorities.

Ready to help us deliver life-changing impact?
Apply now to join Spinal Research and play a key role in our mission to cure paralysis.

Application resources
Posted by
Spinal Research View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 11 - 20
Posted on: 11 December 2025
Closing date: 19 December 2025 at 17:00
Tags: Operations, Strategy

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