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Job description
Prospectus is pleased to be working with a social change organisation in the UK to recruit for a Head of Operations. This is a permanent, part-time vacancy offered at 0.6 – 0.8 FTE (3 or 4 days per week). This is a fully remote based role with some UK travel expected, including a monthly visit to Bristol or Reading.
The role will be responsible for supporting and coordinating the organisation’s Senior Leadership Team to function as effectively as possible. This includes developing their internal set up, processes and systems and overseeing compliance and risk management. Other responsibilities include coordinating team growth, culture and performance and overseeing long term financial planning and forecasting.
The successful candidate will bring previous experience having worked in a similar operational role. You will bring a passion for the mission and will have strong experience of embedding systems and processes. You will also have a good understanding of budgets and overseeing aspects of finance, although you are not required to be accountancy qualified for this role. You will have some experience relating to risk or compliance and will demonstrate excellent people skills, with the ability to engage with internal stakeholders at all levels. You may not have experience in every area of this job description and we would welcome applications from candidates looking to develop skills in some of these areas.
For details on how to apply please click through to the job on the Prospectus website where you can also find the full Appointment Brief.
Please note: Due to the urgency of this vacancy, shortlisting and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis therefore we encourage applications ASAP. We therefore reserve the right to close the application process early if necessary.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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Posted on: 04 September 2026
Closing date: 25 September 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: https://www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/195733
Tags: Finance, Operations, Compliance / Quality, Governance / Management
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Prospectus is pleased to be collaborating with a UK charity founded by families who lost loved ones to gambling-related suicide to recruit for a Head of Operations to join them on permanent contract to start ASAP. The charity operates as a fully remote working organisation however there will be some UK travel
As Head of Operations you will help shape and deliver organisational strategy, embed values and lived experience-led approach, and ensure the organisation remains responsive to emerging opportunities and challenges. The role includes working closely with and supporting wider Heads of Service, coordination between cross team working, and accountability for organisational infrastructure delivery. The postholder will ensure robust compliance and operational systems are in place to support effective delivery across the charity alongside supporting sound HR practice. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will also be accountable for cross-organisational projects to deliver systems improvements.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience of managing an operations function within a UK charity or not-for-profit organisation and will have experience of supporting an organisation through growth and change. You will bring excellent people management and relationship building skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus across teams and at senior level. You will have significant experience of embedding new processes and systems to support an efficient and effective organisation. In addition you will have a strong empathy for the mission and have a drive and determination to build core organisational strength.
For details on how to apply please click through to the job link on the Prospectus website. If you have any further questions or would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Steven Fraser from Prospectus.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Organisation
Posted on: 04 September 2026
Closing date: 22 September 2026 at 14:03
Job ref: https://www.prospect-us.co.uk/job/195741
Tags: Advice / Information, Human Resources, Operations, Compliance / Quality, Mental Health, Governance / Management, Social / Support Work
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