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Head of Operations
Location: Hybrid - Birmingham (expected to be in the office 2+ days per week)
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 36 Hours per week
Salary: £55,082 per annum
About the BDA
The British Dietetic Association (BDA) is the professional body and trade union for dietitians in the UK, representing more than 12,500 members and supporting the profession to improve the nation's health through food and nutrition.
We're an ambitious and growing organisation, delivering a new strategic plan focused on growing our membership community, strengthening our voice and influence, investing in digital transformation and delivering excellence behind the scenes. As we continue to evolve, we're looking for an exceptional operational leader to help us turn our ambitions into reality.
About the role
This is a newly created and high-profile leadership role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.
As Head of Operations, you will play a central role in helping the BDA deliver its strategic priorities by improving organisational performance, embedding continuous improvement and ensuring we have the systems, processes and insights needed to succeed.
You will lead organisation-wide initiatives, support strategic planning and performance reporting, drive digital and AI adoption, and work collaboratively across teams to improve how we operate and deliver for our members.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the organisation and make a lasting impact within a respected professional body and trade union.
We're looking for someone who:
· Has significant operational leadership experience within a complex organisation.
· Is passionate about organisational improvement and delivering change.
· Can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
· Has experience of performance management, governance and business planning.
· Understands how digital, data and AI can improve organisational effectiveness.
· Is an excellent communicator who can build relationships and influence at all levels.
Why join us?
- The opportunity to shape and influence a growing and ambitious organisation.
- A varied and rewarding leadership role with real scope to make a difference.
- A flexible, supportive and values-led culture.
- Generous annual leave and pension arrangements.
- Commitment to learning, development and wellbeing.
For further information about the role please visit BDA's website.
Director of Operations
Gordon Moody
Location: Hybrid – regular presence across Redditch, Wolverhampton & Dudley, with national travel as required
Salary: £80,200 – £85,082
Gordon Moody is the UK’s leading charity supporting people experiencing the most severe gambling-related harms. Demand for our services continues to grow, and with our new 28‑bed Redditch treatment centre, expanded digital pathways and an evolving Model of Care, we are entering a pivotal and ambitious phase.
We are now seeking a Director of Operations who will play a central role in shaping the future of our services and ensuring we deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support across residential, community and digital pathways. This is a key executive role at the heart of the organisation, responsible for operational excellence, service performance, regulatory compliance and the delivery of NHS England KPIs.
Collaborative, values‑driven and motivated by purpose, you will work closely with the CEO, Clinical Director and wider Executive Team to ensure our services remain responsive, sustainable and aligned to the changing commissioning landscape. You will bring senior operational leadership experience from a regulated therapeutic, clinical or addiction‑related environment, with the ability to lead teams through change, integrate innovation and maintain the highest standards of care.
If you are inspired by the opportunity to make a profound difference and want your leadership to directly improve recovery outcomes for people affected by gambling harm, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date – 9am on Monday 27th July 2026
About the Role
As we scale, we are looking for a Head of Operations to provide operational leadership to ensure the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably in line with its mission and ethos. Working closely with the CEO, you will support the translation of the vision into reality by building strong foundations, enabling effective delivery, and supporting the scaling of the organisational from a regional base to a nationally impactful charity.
This is a pivotal role shaping how BeSpace grows. You will lead on strengthening systems, people, governance and operational delivery embedding accountability, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you will:
Strengthen governance, risk and compliance
· Develop and maintain robust governance frameworks and ensure legal and regulatory compliance
· Embed effective risk management processes
· Oversee key compliance areas including safeguarding, GDPR and reporting
Build operational systems and infrastructure
· Develop and implement scalable systems, processes and internal controls
· Improve data management (including CRM) and strengthen reporting
· Contribute to ensuring operational readiness to support national growth
· Work with external providers on IT and financial system integration
Lead people, culture and organisational development
· Oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention of a high-performing team
· Strengthen performance management and accountability frameworks
· Support and foster a values-led, healthy team culture aligned with BeSpace’s mission
Enable delivery, impact and growth
· Strengthen operational support for programme delivery and expansion
· Support the translation of strategic ambitions into practical systems and ways of working
· Improve data insight to inform decision-making
· Support development of fundraising infrastructure.
Contribute to wider organisational life
· Work collaboratively across the team to support evolving priorities
· Act as an ambassador for BeSpace’s values and Christian ethos
About You
We are looking for someone who:
· Has experience in operations, programme or an organisational role with increasing responsibility or has had operational leadership, ideally within a growing or changing organisation
· Has good experience in developing systems, processes and organisational infrastructure
· Can work closely with a CEO to translate vision into operational delivery
· Has excellent organisational and project management skills
· Is proactive, collaborative and relational leader who builds strong teams and culture
It would be a bonus if you:
· Are an experienced operational leader motivated by impact, flexibility, and supporting the growth of a mission-led organisation
· Have significantly enabled the scaling of a regional organisation to national growth operationally.
· Have experience in fundraising systems or donor management
We are looking for a people focused Workforce Development & Training Officer with great organisational and coordination skills to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).
Do you want to be part of a dedicated Workforce Development team, supporting doctors who deliver imaging and cancer care services? If you have a desire to work in a people profession which strives to have a positive impact on the lives of doctors and ultimately patients; this may be the opportunity for you.
Sitting in a high performing team of five the Workforce Development & Training Officers will work together to deliver all aspects of the team’s operational work which achieves the objective of growing the workforce in our specialties, clinical oncology and clinical radiology. In this broad role you will encompass supporting both trainees and their trainers through their programmes. You will be self-motivated, able to build your expertise in the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks within which they operate and apply that expertise across a wide portfolio of activity. As new initiatives evolve and become business as usual, the work of operations will evolve.
What you’ll do:
- Provide tailored advice on all matters that might affect a trainee’s status and training time using expertise in the regulatory frameworks associated with specialty training in the UK.
- Proactively work with WDTO colleagues to ensure trainees and trainers are adequately supported.
- Review and prepare Portfolio Pathway applications for assessment by the specialist committee.
- Manage and deliver the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) recommendation process.
- Provide a timely, customer-focussed and responsive service.
What you’ll need:
- Detailed understanding (or the ability to rapidly acquire it) of UK legislation and GMC regulations and procedures in relation to entry to GMC registers and the right to work in the UK.
- Ability to understand, interpret and advise on legislation, external processes and complex documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues.
- Strong team player able to work collaboratively to meet team goals.
- Customer focussed.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Workforce Development & Training Officer role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced charity operations and finance professional to join as our inaugural Head of Operations and Finance. As we continue to grow our impact, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Operations and Finance to work closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Chair to help strengthen our operations and oversee our finances.
This is a pivotal leadership position combining strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery. You will, support our Chief Executive and Executive Chair todevelop and implement organisational strategy while ensuring our people,systems, governance and finances support the effective delivery of our mission.You will join a close-knit team that punches above its weight, with real influence on policy affecting millions of babies worldwide.
If you're an experienced charity operations and finance professional looking for your next big challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
We are determined that every baby should experience the best start in life.
The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (GA) is the central charity that supports its member congregations, ministers and societies in England, Scotland and Wales. Its purpose is to promote free and inquiring religion, through inclusive, free-thinking communities that draw on wisdom from all sources, without doctrine or dogma. Our congregations are autonomous and locally led; the GA is not a hierarchical leadership body, but one that supports and leads alongside our members.
As Britain’s religious culture and context has changed, so have Unitarian communities, and the GA is in a process of adapting to best meet these changing needs.
The purpose of this role
This is a new role, being the operational engine to strengthen the organisation at a time of change. Shifts in the wider Unitarian movement with patterns of innovation, rebuilding, and growth alongside congregational vulnerabilities and closures mean that the GA’s operational function must adapt.
This role would suit someone who is excited to manage governance, systems, and data as strategic enablers in a values-driven organisation, who can drive change while delivering operational excellence.
This is a role with real scope to shape how an organisation that is approaching its centenary works in the years ahead - including how good data, digital systems, and emerging tools can support a small team to make best use of its resources and build capacity for relational work.
The Operations Director will work closely with the Chief Officer, and will be a collaborative and proactive enabler to lead a transition to a future-fit organisation that can better serve its members and have a greater impact.
You don't need to be Unitarian or a person of faith to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and beliefs who are drawn to work within a values-led organisation.
What you’ll be doing
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Strategy & organisational development — Partner closely with the Chief Officer to shape strategy, translate priorities into action, and build the systems that make us resilient.
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Governance, legal & compliance — Serve as Company Secretary, stewarding our transition to CIO and ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations with confidence.
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Financial oversight — Ensure financial management arrangements (including outsourced providers) deliver accurate, timely information and sound controls; work with the Honorary Treasurer and external accountants on budgeting, fund oversight and audit support, escalating risks and holding providers to account.
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Systems, data & digital — Lead our information infrastructure, oversee our CRM migration, and champion a culture of good data practice — including thoughtful use of AI where beneficial.
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People & HR — Line manage two team members and keep our HR and supplier relationships running smoothly, with care and clarity.
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Unitarian relationships — Nurture collaborative relationships with key Unitarian bodies from an operational perspective, including governance support for affiliated organisations.
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Events & communications — Take operational ownership of the Annual Meeting and ensure the infrastructure behind our communications is solid and reliable.
See the attached job description for more details.
What core skills and experience you’ll have
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Senior operations leadership experience in a purpose-led or membership organisation, with a track record of building capacity through periods of organisational change.
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Experience leading complex organisational change and systems transformation, including the people dimensions of change.
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Experience managing contracted delivery of services by third parties
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Financial literacy sufficient to own management accounts, lead a budgeting process, and act as a critical friend to trustees on financial governance.
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Must be comfortable interrogating financial information and holding external providers to account; accountancy qualification not required
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Experience of leading the implementation or significant improvement of CRM, financial management, or other organisational systems — including managing migration risk
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Experience of people management, and good HR / employment practice
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Substantial experience of charity governance and compliance
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Solid working knowledge of UK charity law and Charity Commission requirements, including the ability to advise senior colleagues and trustees with confidence
Desirable:
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Experience of property or building management, including leases, tenancy relationships, and facilities oversight
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Experience of a CIO conversion or similar legal restructuring of a charity
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Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
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Experience of working in a faith, membership, or congregational context
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Company secretarial experience
Please note: We've listed essentials and desirables in good faith, but we know no one is the finished article. If you bring the right values, approach, and most of the experience, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
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JOB TITLE: Operations Director
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LOCATION: Central London (Essex Hall, WC2) and home-based hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week in the office.
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WORKING HOURS: Full-time 35 hours a week. Part-time applications (min. 4 days a week) considered.
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SALARY: £55,000 per annum
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START DATE: ASAP
Our benefits package includes
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30 days holiday, plus English bank holidays
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Workplace pension scheme (7% Employer contribution)
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Staff support budget for personal development and wellbeing
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Membership of financial wellbeing programme (Maji)
Apply for the position of Operations Director
Please submit a cover letter and CV via the link below to make an application.
In your cover letter, we would like to understand what it is that has drawn you to this role, what it is about the General Assembly’s work that resonates with you and what experience you have of implementing organisational change.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15th July 2026, 23:59 BST.
Our initial first stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. These interviews will be in person at our Head Office, Essex Hall, in Central London and we will reimburse travel expenses (standard class public transport).
Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a final video interview taking place week commencing 27th July 2026.
Please keep these dates free and be aware that there will be a short notice period before each interview.
The interview process will include a prepared task, and you'll be given plenty of time in advance to work on it - we want to see your thinking, not test you under pressure.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the interview process, please just let us know - we're happy to help.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are outstanding, you can be too.
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Financial Operations Manager to lead our finance function and support the continued development of strong, sustainable financial operations across the College.
This is a key leadership role, reporting to the Director of Finance & Compliance, with direct line management responsibility for a team of finance professionals. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of finance operations, supporting strategic decision-making, and strengthening financial systems and controls.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website
*Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.
What you will do
In this role, you will:
- Provide strong leadership and people management to the finance team, supporting, coaching and developing staff to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Oversee the production and review of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to budget holders.
- Lead on budget setting and forecasting, working closely with managers across the organisation.
- Manage cash flow, financial controls and reporting, ensuring compliance with charity sector requirements
- Support strategic projects including financial planning, capital development and service expansion.
You will also contribute to wider organisational priorities and maintaining strong external partnerships.
What we are looking for
This is a leadership role that requires highly developed people management capability, alongside strong technical finance experience.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in a finance role, including management accounts, audit and financial reporting.
- A recognised accountancy qualification or substantial equivalent experience.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience of managing, developing and motivating teams.
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of working collaboratively across departments and building effective relationships at all levels.
- Knowledge of charity finance, financial regulations and best practice.
We are particularly looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with visible, supportive leadership, ensuring the team is confident, capable and continually developing.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Working at Portland Charity
At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.
There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
· A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
· Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
· You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
· Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
· Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
· Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
· Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen
We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.
Applying to work at Portland Charity
There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.
Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role does not involve regulated activity.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.
In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.
Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.
If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can call the recruitment team and we will be happy to help.
Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of our respite breaks, wellbeing programmes and outreach services, alongside building strong relationships that help grow our reach and referral base.
You’ll lead a flexible workforce and oversee day-to-day operations, while also working externally with schools, local authorities and partner agencies to strengthen referral pathways and increase access to our services, particularly across Glasgow, Edinburgh and North/East Ayrshire.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll make sure services are deliverable, sustainable and aligned with future growth. A big part of the role is understanding local need and helping shape how and where our services are delivered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance and Operations
- Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 FTE
- Hours: 3 to 4 days a week (22.5 to 30 hours) – Open to full-time discussions for the right candidate
- Location: Hybrid (Salisbury, Wiltshire) – Requires 50% time on-site within the Bemerton Heath community
- Closing Date: 11:00 PM on Sunday, 12th July 2026
- Target Start: September 2026 (Flexible based on your notice period)
Shape the Next Stage of Our Growth
At Rise:61, we enter a season of significant opportunity. As we transition our operational management from a single role into two specialised leadership positions, we are seeking a strategic thinker and practical doer to join our Senior Leadership Team.
As the Head of Finance and Operations, you will lead our financial sustainability, operational backbone, and governance compliance. This is a pivotal role designed for someone who possesses strong professional expertise but is equally excited to roll up their sleeves and see a local community thrive.
The Impact You Will Make
Our work is expanding rapidly—in the past year alone, we engaged with 231 children and young people and made 1,500 local resident contacts. Your leadership will ensure the charity operates safely, effectively, and sustainably as we pursue ambitious new projects, including a proposed £500k Youth & Family Hub build.
Key First-Year Priorities Include:
- Financial Oversight & Restructuring: Take the reins of our recently restructured financial systems, leading on budgeting, forecasting, and reserves management using Xero.
- Operational Leadership: Line manage our Finance Officer and Engaging People Manager, supporting programme quality and team delivery.
- Governance & Risk: Maintain our organisational risk register, ensure GDPR data protection compliance, and lead compliance monitoring.
- Impact & Trust Reporting: Oversee our data integrity and impact measurement systems (including our Upshot Database) to clearly demonstrate the difference Rise:61 is making.
What We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from people of all faiths and none who can fully support and work within the Christian ethos and core values of Rise:61.
Essential Requirements:
- Senior operational leadership and management experience within the youth, community, education, or charity sectors.
- Strong financial management experience, including complex budgeting and forecasting.
- Experience in line management and leading a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- A willingness to get stuck in and support a passionate, close-knit team.
Why Join Rise:61?
We believe in creating a supportive, great working environment where our team can flourish. Your benefits package will include:
- Generous Holiday: 35 days a year plus bank holidays.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to external supervision and dedicated team training.
- Future Security: A workplace pension scheme with Nest.
- Culture: A family-friendly working environment with regular team socials.
- Ready to find out more? Read full details on our history, our direct community impact, and the complete job specification by downloading our candidate pack.
How to Apply
You can apply for this position in one of two ways:
- Option 1: Send us your CV and a covering letter.
- Option 2: Send us your CV and a short video (maximum 3 minutes).
In your cover letter or video, please detail why you want to work for Rise:61 / what excites you about the role, alongside the skills and experience that make you the right fit.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid, Bermerton Heath, Salisbury SP2 9LE
We journey with people, creating spaces where community thrives.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Manchester Central Foodbank is a busy Trussell Trust-affiliated food bank, with centres in Central, North, and East Manchester. We were established in Ardwick in 2013 by students at the Manchester Universities’ Catholic Chaplaincy, making us the first student-led food bank in the country. Since then we have grown significantly, expanding our weekly sessions into Harpurhey and Openshaw.
Our core aims are to deliver the best quality support that we can to the largest number of our neighbours in need, while working with partners and influencing and organising at a neighbourhood and citywide level to reduce and end the need for food banks in Manchester.
We currently support 16,000 people per year with nutritionally balanced 3-day food parcels. This is double the number of people we supported in the first year following the Covid-19 pandemic, and four times the number supported in 2019. We also provide financial inclusion support with advice workers in public sessions, access to energy vouchers, SIM cards, and other voucher or material support. We coordinate across a network of 200 active front-line referral agencies with the aim of ensuring everyone who accesses our service has appropriate, specialised, and ongoing support alongside the material provision that we provide.
We are active leaders in anti-poverty organising and community development, as convenors of the city-wide Building an Anti-Poverty Community collective and aim to be key shapers and influencers of new strategies and policies, working closely to support and influence local government, NHS, education, and research agendas in Manchester and more widely, building upon our track record of successful anti-poverty partnership work, social value impact, and Parliamentary influencing.
Key Responsibilities
Our Operations and Projects Workers are the backbone of our charity. They play a key role in the day-to-day running of operations, from frontline and client-facing work to recruiting, supervising, and supporting volunteers, assisting with stock and logistics activities and deliveries, and leading and supporting a range of projects.
A central part of this diverse, hands-on role is leading and supporting foodbank sessions, with extensive engagement with foodbank clients and primary responsibility for supervising, supporting, and developing volunteers.
The Operations and Projects Workers will help shape and maintain high service standards and embed Our Values at the core of every aspect of the charity’s activity.
On a weekly basis the postholder will work to support the smooth running of three public-facing sessions and the operational activities which underpin them. You will work alongside a team of volunteers and staff
You will be based at our main office and warehouse site, but also regularly attend our three session sites where appropriate and conduct deliveries and collections across the city. Some working from home is allowed with the prior agreement of your manager.
Foodbank Sessions
As part of a pre-planned rota system you will attend foodbank sessions in a variety of roles. All team members are expected to prioritise the creation of a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and friendly space.
In some sessions you will be the nominated Session Lead,
- You will be responsible for health and safety, briefing and de-briefing of volunteers and other staff, safeguarding and incident reporting, and dealing with emergency or difficult situations.
- Session leads take an active role in shaping and maintaining our values-led Service Standards and creating a supportive framework for other team members, ensuring all frontline service meets those expectations.
- You will ensure consistent and rigorous monitoring and reporting from sessions, including volunteer registration, stock management, logging and escalation of issues and concerns, also well as consistent reporting on service provision.
- Session Leads will act as the primary liaison and coordination point on the day with advice providers and financial inclusion workers
- They will also be the lead contact point on a session day liaising with host sites and reception staff and other session partner organisations.
- Before, during, and after sessions, the Session Lead will monitor stock levels and ensure packing, loading, and unloading is done safely and consistently.
You may also attend foodbank sessions in a variety of other roles, including, but not limited to:
- Conducting or coordinating one-to-one check-ins and support conversations with clients, responsible for signposting and onwards referrals
- Providing additional support such as energy vouchers, SIM cards, supermarket vouchers, and other provision.
- Delivering and collecting food and other stock and materials to and from session sites and monitoring stock levels.
- Supporting general tasks and activities within sessions, such as packing parcels, referrals check-in, picking lists, or monitoring cafés and adjacent spaces.
General Foodbank Operations
Outside of foodbank sessions, you will lead or support across the broad range of operational and project activities, including:
- Regularly driving the foodbank van and loading and unloading stock and other materials.
- Answering or replying to enquiries from clients, referrers, donors, partners, and other contacts via the main charity phone line and email inboxes.
- Conduct regular office-based administrative, printing, and reporting activities.
- Deputise for senior staff or fill in for other team members where appropriate in day-to-day operational cover and external meetings and relationships, including with foodbank referrers and partner organisations.
- Coordinate and supervise volunteers and logistics around food deliveries, food drives, and food sorting sessions.
- Work and lead on projects to help maintain and increase donation levels.
- In collaboration with other staff, assist volunteer recruitment, training, and development activities.
- Attend and organise meetings and events where required to represent the foodbank or conduct project-related work.
- Undertake training and personal development as appropriate and agreed with your line manager.
The post-holder will be responsible for managing their own workload and time management, completing timesheets and reports for the board.
There may be other project-specific tasks requested from time to time for the benefit of the charity to be discussed and agreed with your line manager.
About you
Essential Experience and Knowledge:
- A full clean driving licence and willing and able to drive a 3.5tn van regularly.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills in order to coordinate your own workload and schedule, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with other staff members, volunteers, referrers, and foodbank users.
- Ability to respond to unexpected situations in a busy service delivery environment and make decisions related to health and safety and emergency incidents.
- Ability to independently make and carry out decisions in line with foodbank policies and procedures.
- An enthusiasm for all aspects of work at Manchester Central Foodbank, and the flexibility and willingness to get involved with projects and tasks that may sit outside of your normal work.
- Experience of working with service users in a community setting.
- Proficiency in IT, including email, spreadsheets, and Google Drive.
- A clear understanding of, and belief in the values and aims of, Manchester Central Foodbank and the Trussell Trust.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience of volunteer management.
Essential Behaviours and Competencies
- A clear understanding of, and belief in the values and aims of, Manchester Central Foodbank and the Trussell Trust.
- The ability to communicate and work with people with a range of backgrounds, views, and interests and build ongoing relationships and trust.
- Personal integrity, high professional standards, and honesty.
- Empathy and confidence when working with people who are experiencing financial and/or personal hardship.
- Passionate about social justice and tackling food poverty.
- Ability to be hands-on and adaptable in changeable circumstances.
Please attach two separate documents to the email in .doc or .pdf format:
1. An up to date CV outlining the volunteering employment, or personal experience , education and training you have that is relevant to this role. Particularly please outline the relevant tasks and responsibilities you undertook in previous roles and the skills and experience built/demonstrated.
2. A written “Application Statement”, of no more than 2 A4 pages, font size 12, explaining why you are interested in this role, how your personal values and passion aligns with the objectives of our projects and organisation, and how your previous experience and training demonstrates the “Essential” and “Desirable” skills and “Behaviours and Competencies” listed.
Manchester Central Foodbank provides emergency food parcels to 15,000+ people in Manchester every year, as well as campaigning for an end to hunger.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Operations Manager to lead our Victim Support Services across Warwickshire. This role is to provide maternity cover for a period of 12 months.
It is currently home based with an expectation to work from different office bases alongside team members when required as well as regular travel across Warwickshire to attend a range of in-person multi-agency operational and strategic meetings.
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As an Operations Manager you will lead and manage the delivery of victim services supporting adults, children and young people, including specialist DA support for children and our Restorative Justice team. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services, as well as compliance with contractual and organisational standards, and supporting the Area Manager to identify opportunities for service development.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor service performance KPIs and business plans.
- Lead and support your team through effective recruitment, training and performance management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners and stakeholders.
- Analyse data and produce reports to inform service improvements.
- Support strategic projects and represent Victim Support externally as required.
The role includes an additional £2,000 allowance for managing multiple service types or specialist services with distinct funding streams.
About You
Ideally, you will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, confidently managing a busy workload while building strong relationships with partner agencies. You'll bring proven leadership experience and a talent for inspiring others, along with the ability to drive positive change and make a real impact.
We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of government policy relating to victims and the Criminal Justice System, and an awareness of the impact crime has on victims and witnesses. You will share our commitment to organisational values, equality, inclusion, and a shared sense of purpose in everything we do.
You will need:
- Understanding of voluntary and statutory agencies in criminal justice, health and social care.
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
- Ability to analyse data and produce clear, evidence-based reports.
- Awareness of the impact of crime of people of all ages including children and young people.
- Experience of working directly with adults, children and young people.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Location: Hybrid working. Our flexible working policy requires everyone to be in our east London office for 25% of the time as a minimum because building in-person relationships is important to us (for this role we ask that you come to the office every week for the minimum of one day), but you’re welcome to be there more as many staff are.
Salary: £48,524 p.a.
Hours: Permanent, full-time, contract. At NEON, we work a 28 hour week - the equivalent of a 4 day standard work week. This can be done over 4 or 5 days.
Benefits: a 28-hour week, 7.5% employer matched pension, genuinely flexible working, 20 days holiday per year (25 days pro rated for a 4 day week), plus bank holidays and Christmas break, a progressive Parenting Policy, Sabbatical Policy, and a generous staff development budget
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Application deadline: Sunday 19th July, 11.59pm
Interview dates: First round of interviews (online): Mon 3rd - Weds 5th August 2026, second round of interviews (in person): Thursday 13th August 2026
This role requires that you are resident and have the right to work in the UK
About NEON
NEON is a capacity and infrastructure building organisation that seeks to accelerate the transition to a new economy by building the power of social movements - because without strong social movements we lack the power we need to win. We deliver trainings, develop resources, facilitate collaboration and work in partnership with key movement allies, especially in the climate, housing and migration movements. Our focus is on strengthening the organising, communications and strategy skills of social movement organisations, as well as deepening movement alignment, as we believe these are key to building collective power. As part of our work, we are looking to change the starting point in social movements from “what do we agree on” to “what can we win together?”
Purpose of this role
This role is the main point of contact for staff for all people & operations support. It is crucial in providing the systems and support that NEON staff rely on to do their best work by:
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owning NEON people and operations policies and ensuring they are understood and applied consistently and equitably across the organisation;
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guiding staff through people processes;
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overseeing the smooth running of operations systems across the organisation.
What you’ll be doing:
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Lead the full lifecycle of NEON staff, including recruitment, contracts, onboarding, ongoing management, and offboarding, while overseeing and supporting the Ops Assistant to run these processes. Lead on reviewing and improving people processes and ensure anti-oppression is embedded within them.
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Manage HR systems and records, including contracts, payroll inputs, leave, training, appraisals, probations and policy implementation, ensuring processes are accurate, well maintained and completed on time by line managers.
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Act as first point of contact for HR queries, taking ownership of NEON’s policies, processes, culture and employee relations. Advise staff and line managers on policies, accommodations, and support needs, conduct relevant HR meetings and escalate to the Director of Ops and People when appropriate.
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Manage monthly payroll, submitting updates to the outsourced provider, checking accuracy of pension and other deductions, implementing pay increases and paperwork, and addressing staff payroll queries or signposting them to financial guidance.
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Line manage the Operations Assistant to a high standard using the full spectrum of management tools and approaches e.g. mentoring, coaching, challenge and feedback using the feedback guidelines, more formal performance processes. Empowering them to thrive at NEON and perform their role excellently.
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Oversee day-to-day operational support functions delivered through the Ops Assistant, including IT and systems, GDPR processes, office and facilities coordination, health and safety, staff event logistics and board logistics, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard, following NEON’s values.
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Support the Director of Ops and People in developing and updating people policies, procedures, and practices, staying across emerging trends, and embedding a caring, anti-oppressive culture through organisational development projects such as internal comms, team guides, manuals, and frameworks.
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Maintain core organisational administration, including Companies House filings, insurance renewals, subscriptions, and shared organisational inboxes.
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Participate or lead on Operations projects as agreed, (e.g. HR systems, data protection, health and safety), with clear scope and prioritisation.
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Actively lead on the enhancement of the Ops Peer Support Network’s community of practice as part of implementing the network strategy.
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Play an active part in the whole NEON team, contributing to organisation-wide plans
Who you are:
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HR & people ops experience: You’ve worked in HR or people operations before and are confident managing the full employee lifecycle — recruitment, contracts, onboarding, performance, leave, payroll coordination and offboarding. You can hold these processes end-to-end and keep them accurate, consistent and compliant, whilst ensuring they align with the values and ways of working.
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Operational systems & improvements: You’ve held responsibility for systems like HR platforms, shared drives, IT tools or project management software. You’re confident in improving how things work and embedding changes so they actually stick and work for people.
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Strong organisation & reliability: You’re highly organised, detail-focused and someone who gets things done. You can manage multiple recurring processes (like payroll cycles, HR records and compliance tasks) and keep everything on track without things slipping.
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Line management experience: You’re a skilled and confident line manager, and able to support with feedback, development and performance. You know how to balance care with clarity and accountability.
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First point of contact for HR & ops support: You’re comfortable being a go-to person for staff questions on HR, people and operations. Supporting staff and managers with clear, practical guidance and handling sensitive issues with care, confidence and professionalism.
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Working knowledge of compliance areas: Good understanding of core compliance areas such as UK employment practice, data protection and health and safety. You know how to apply these in a proportionate, practical way that fits a small organisation.
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Self-directed and collaborative: You’re able to manage your own workload and priorities, whilst working naturally across teams, actively building relationships, sharing responsibility, and making sure work is joined up rather than siloed. You’re comfortable holding your own while staying deeply connected to the wider organisation and what others need from you.
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Proven understanding of anti-oppression work and commitment to tackling all institutional forms of oppression, bigotry and exclusion
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An affinity with NEON’s aims, objectives and organisational values of solidarity, generosity and respect.
We know that people from certain backgrounds and identities are often excluded in progressive movements and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this.
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We particularly welcome applications from marginalised groups, especially people of colour and other ethnic minorities, people who identify as LGBTQIA, Disabled people and those who identify as working class or have done so in the past.
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We know the work goes way beyond "diversity", it's about making the space inclusive too. So we are continuously working on that at NEON. So far this includes tangible things like a flexible work policy so people have genuine flexibility around where and when they work and a 28 hour week as standard; a gender-neutral parenting/leave policy, an anti-oppression strategy which is held at senior level given how important it is to the organisation. It also includes the day-to-day work of creating psychological safety for everyone at NEON and celebrating the wisdom of black, indigenous, queer, Disabled and other cultures in the way we work and behave
There are no formal education requirements for this role. As long as you can show us you have the skills we don’t mind where you got them from! Also important to us is your potential to learn and grow in the role so even if you don’t have 100% of the skills listed we want to hear from you.
We build capacity & infrastructure to accelerate the transition to a new economy.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Help shape the future of a growing church serving East London.
Highway Vineyard Church is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to play a key role in the day-to-day running of our growing multisite church in the London Borough of Newham. As we enter an exciting new season of growth and pursue our vision, we are looking for an outstanding Operations Manager to help build the systems, structures, and culture that will enable our ministry to flourish.
This is a varied and hands-on leadership role, overseeing the church's operations across administration, finance, facilities, governance, compliance, health and safety, event support, and organisational systems. This role is for someone who thrives on bringing order, clarity, and excellence behind the scenes. Working closely with the Senior Pastor, leadership team, trustees, staff, volunteers, and external contractors, you will ensure that our buildings, resources, and operational processes are managed efficiently, safely, and sustainably, enabling our ministries to flourish. The role is for someone who thrives on bringing order, clarity, and excellence behind the scenes.
The successful candidate will be an exceptional organiser with strong administrative and financial skills, capable of managing multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. You will be a confident problem-solver who takes initiative, enjoys improving systems and processes, and is able to lead operational projects from planning through to delivery.
Above all, you will be passionate about creating effective operational structures that enable ministry and mission to thrive. You will enjoy working collaboratively with people, demonstrate servant-hearted leadership, and be fully committed to the vision, values, and mission of Highway Vineyard Church.
Hours worked: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive within the sector, based on experience
Applications close on Friday 24th July @12pm
Please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for this role.
Please submit a CV and Covering later stating how you meet the requirements of the role. Unfortunately applications with no covering letter can not be shortlisted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Operations Lead
£50,133 a year
London office/Work from home
Job description
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
The Fundraising Operations Lead role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader to help deliver excellent supporter experiences and drive fundraising performance. We are looking for someone who can lead a high-performing team, oversee supporter care and compliance, and ensure the systems, processes and partnerships that support fundraising activity run effectively.
Permanent, full time (35 hours a week)
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Thursday 16 July 2026.
The role
In this role, you will:
· Lead and develop a team delivering supporter care and compliance across fundraising activity.
· Ensure supporters receive a high-quality service, including effective handling of enquiries, feedback and complaints.
· Lead compliance across fundraising operations, ensuring activity meets regulatory and organisational requirements.
· Oversee operational processes including income processing, data handling and reconciliation.
· Identify and deliver improvements to systems, processes and ways of working.
· Manage relationships with key suppliers and partners, ensuring high standards of service and supporter experience.
· Use data, insight and reporting to identify opportunities, solve problems and improve performance.
· Work closely with teams across fundraising and the wider organisation to support successful fundraising campaigns and long-term growth.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website.
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys improving services, leading people and making things work smoothly. You are a confident communicator who can build strong relationships, solve problems and use data to make informed decisions.
You will bring experience of operational leadership and will be passionate about delivering excellent supporter or customer experiences.
You are someone who:
· Has experience managing teams and delivering high-quality supporter or customer service.
· Has experience managing compliance within a regulated environment.
· Is confident working with CRM systems and data-driven processes.
· Has experience managing suppliers and external partners.
· Has strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Can manage competing priorities and deliver work to deadlines.
· Builds positive relationships and works effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
This role is ideal for a confident and experienced leader with strong project and programme management skills, a passion for accessible and inclusive events, and experience delivering complex, cross‑organisational work.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our mission of creating an equal future with disabled people.
Additional information
You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.
Anonymised applications
We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.
Our values
Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.
We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.
Our promise to disabled people
We are proud to be a charity that stands for disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, condition, or access need. We want our team to reflect the communities we serve.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to ensuring disabled applicants are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
If you meet all the essential requirements for this role and choose to apply under the Offer an Interview Scheme (previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants are offered an interview.
To opt in, simply tick the relevant box in the application form to let us know you would like to be considered under this scheme.
If you need any changes or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.
You can also find more details about asking for adjustments at interview on our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Benefits
· 27 days holiday and bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid, and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks (disability, race, LGBTQ+, gender, social mobility, carers, young people)
· Discounted gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, and more
How to apply
Please visit our website and apply online.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Thursday 16 July 2026.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
St Anne's Church is seeking an Operations Manager to play a central role in the day-to-day running of our busy church and community spaces in the heart of Soho.
This is a varied and hands-on role combining administration, finance, facilities management, compliance, event support, and operational leadership. Working closely with the Rector, clergy, staff team, volunteers, and contractors, you will help ensure that the church's activities, buildings, systems, and resources are managed efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
The successful candidate will be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and able to take initiative when faced with new challenges. They will enjoy working with people while also maintaining the systems and processes that enable a busy organisation to thrive.
For more information, please download the job pack.
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