Operation officer jobs
Employment Details:
- Location: Haringey (N17), London, UK. (This is an In-Person role with optional one day working remotely)
- Job Title: Director of Operations
- Reporting to: CEO, with accountability to the Board of Trustees
- Line Manages: Operations Co-ordinator and Finance Officer
- Employment Type: Full-Time (40hrs Per Week)
- Start date: October 2026 (Ideally, or later if you have a notice period)
Benefits:
- Annual Leave: 25 days (Exclusive of Bank Holiday)
- 1 x WFH/flexi working as per policy
- CPD Budget: £1000
- Group Life Insurance
- Discount on Food (Specific Restaurants)
- Free Brunch every Thursday
- Company Well-being Events
- Pension Contribution
Summary of the role:
The Director of Operations is a pivotal senior leadership role at Sister System, responsible for strengthening the people, culture, systems and organisational foundations that enable our mission to thrive. Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, the postholder will play a central role in delivering our current strategic priorities and shaping the next chapter of Sister System as we develop our future strategy beyond September 2027.
This is a significant opportunity to help shape a growing, values-led organisation founded on co-curation, sisterhood, race & gender equity and the belief that girls and young women should be active architects of the services, systems and opportunities designed for them. With oversight of financial management, people and culture, compliance, risk and organisational infrastructure, the Director of Operations will lead on empowering & ensuring that our internal culture and ways of working reflect the same care, accountability, ambition and empowerment that sit at the heart of our model.
The role will be instrumental in translating our founding vision into strong, sustainable practice, ensuring Sister System is equipped to grow its impact while remaining deeply connected to the voices, experiences and leadership of the girls and young women we exist to serve.
Our Charity:
Sister System exists to ensure that care-affected girls and young women are not defined by the systems they have experienced, but are supported to recognise their strengths, shape their futures and access the same opportunities as their peers.
Our culturally competent, co-curated model works alongside girls and young women aged 13–24 through a long-term journey of support, progression and leadership. Across three interconnected stages, we provide trusted relationships, mentoring, therapeutic support, education, leadership development and pathways into employment. Our approach recognises that meaningful change takes time, consistency and a community that continues to believe in her.
Founded with girls and young women, not simply for them, Sister System places their voices, experiences and ambitions at the heart of everything we do. Through our growing hub-and-spoke model, we are expanding our reach while also influencing the wider systems, services and institutions that shape their lives.
Our ambition is not only to improve individual outcomes, but to demonstrate a better way of working with care-affected girls and young women—one that is relational, culturally responsive, asset-based and built around what they tell us they need to thrive.
As Sister System enters its next phase of growth and prepares to shape its future strategy, we are seeking an experienced and values-led Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the people, culture, systems and infrastructure that will enable our organisation—and the girls and young women alongside us—to achieve even more.
Our Vision:
A world where empowered girls reach their potential through equitable opportunities.
Our Mission:
To bridge the gap between care-affected girls and young women within mainstream society by working alongside them to ensure they have the same opportunities that everyone else has – at home, school, work and within our communities.
Our Values:
- COLLABORATIVE
We co-curate programmes with our Sis-Stars. We seek powerful partnerships. - EVIDENCE-BASED
We build trust and respect within our sector. - MASTERFUL
We aim for excellence as standard and share our learning. - SOLUTION-FOCUSED
We innovate to overcome challenges with a long-term goal in mind. - TENACIOUS
We are not afraid to take a stand and push for change.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Implementation
- Work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to translate Sister System’s strategy, theory of change, operational model and financial plans into clear organisational priorities and coordinated action.
- Play a central role in shaping Sister System’s next strategy ahead of the September 2027 refresh, ensuring it reflects our founding commitment to co-curation, the voices of girls and young women, our evolving three-stage model and our future growth ambitions.
- Lead the development of proportionate planning, monitoring and review processes that enable the Senior Leadership Team to track progress, reflect on performance, identify barriers and remain accountable for delivery.
- Monitor progress against agreed strategic goals and KPIs, ensuring that risks, dependencies and areas requiring leadership attention are clearly identified and addressed.
- Support senior leaders to turn strategic priorities into realistic plans, with clear ownership, timescales and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure that learning from delivery, impact data, staff experience and the voices of girls and young women inform strategic decision-making and organisational improvement.
- Cultivate a strong shared sense of purpose across Sister System, helping colleagues understand how their roles contribute to our mission, values and long-term ambitions.
Financial Strategy and Audit
- Work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to shape, implement and regularly evaluate Sister System’s financial strategy, ensuring it supports our mission, strategic ambitions and long-term sustainability.
- Provide clear, financial recommendations to the CEO, helping the organisation navigate the balance between delivering high-quality, meaningful impact for girls and young women, achieving value for money and maintaining financial resilience.
- Translate Sister System’s strategic priorities, delivery model and growth ambitions into realistic financial plans, forecasts and scenarios that support timely and well-informed decision-making.
- Lead financial scenario planning and ensure that the CEO and Board have a clear understanding of the financial implications, risks and trade-offs associated with key organisational decisions.
- Lead and oversee the annual audit process, working effectively with external auditors, the finance team, senior leaders and the Board to ensure a robust, timely and transparent process.
- Ensure that learning and recommendations arising from audits, financial reviews and assurance activity are translated into clear improvements and strengthened organisational practice.
Financial Management
- Lead the development, monitoring and management of annual budgets, reforecasts and longer-term financial plans, ensuring resources are aligned with Sister System’s strategic priorities.
- Hold and actively manage the tension between quality, impact, affordability and value for money, ensuring financial decisions protect the integrity of Sister System’s model and the experience of the girls and young women we serve.
- Provide the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board with clear, accessible and timely financial information, insight and recommendations to support effective leadership and governance.
- Produce high-level financial reports and analysis covering budgets, cash flow, reserves, forecasts, strategic KPIs and other relevant performance indicators.
- Maintain and continuously strengthen proportionate financial systems, controls and processes that reflect Sister System’s size, stage of growth and evolving operating model.
- Ensure that robust financial and performance-reporting infrastructure is in place, with clear accountability, reliable data and appropriate oversight across the organisation.
- Support Directors and budget holders to understand their financial responsibilities, manage resources effectively and make informed decisions within agreed parameters.
- Identify emerging financial risks, pressures and opportunities for greater efficiency, advising the CEO on appropriate actions and ensuring these are monitored and addressed.
- Oversee high quality bookkeeping practice to ensure reporting is accurate and up to date.
- Work with the fundraising team to develop budgets for proposals and create timely financial reports for funders and donors
Culture and Operational Effectiveness
- Work closely with our People and Culture consultant, CEO and Senior Leadership Team to shape and embed a progressive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture aligned with Sister System’s values: Collaborative, Evidence-based, Masterful, Solution-focused and Tenacious.
- Champion a culture of regular, honest and constructive feedback, helping managers and colleagues to hold crucial conversations with clarity, care and accountability.
- Ensure that Sister System’s internal culture reflects the relational, empowering and values-led approach that sits at the heart of our work with girls and young women.
- Review existing organisational processes and workflows, identifying practical opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, collaboration and efficiency.
- Develop and embed proportionate ways of working that support Sister System’s current size, evolving operating model and future growth.
People Planning and Management
- Lead the development of a clear and forward-looking people plan that ensures Sister System has the right structure, capacity, capabilities and leadership in place to deliver its strategic ambitions.
- Support managers to build high-performing teams through effective objective-setting, regular feedback, performance management and professional development.
- Foster an environment in which people are supported to grow, appropriately challenged and held accountable for delivering against agreed expectations.
- Facilitate professional learning, career development and progression across the organisation, ensuring that opportunities are transparent, equitable and aligned with organisational need.
- Oversee workforce and succession planning, ensuring that the organisational structure remains appropriate, affordable and responsive to Sister System’s development.
- Work with the CEO and relevant advisers to ensure fair and appropriate pay, benefits and working conditions.
- Oversee recruitment and the end-to-end employee experience, from attraction and onboarding through to development, retention and exit.
- Ensure that people policies, practices and management approaches are legally compliant, consistently applied and reflective of Sister System’s values.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure that Sister System meets its legal, regulatory and governance responsibilities as a charity and employer.
- Lead the development and maintenance of a proportionate organisational risk-management framework that protects Sister System’s people, assets, reputation and ability to deliver its mission.
- Ensure that key organisational risks are clearly identified, owned, monitored and reported to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Promote a culture in which risk is understood and actively managed without limiting thoughtful innovation, learning or ambition.
Governance, Communications and Facilities
- Facilitate clear, timely and effective communication and cooperation between the Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Support the development of strong governance systems, ensuring that trustees receive the information, insight and assurance required to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
- Work closely with trustees through the Finance and Audit committee
- Oversee the organisation’s IT infrastructure and digital systems through external providers, ensuring that they remain secure, reliable and appropriate for Sister System’s needs.
- Oversee the effective operation of Sister System’s physical workspace within a fully managed office environment, working with building management and relevant external providers where required.
- Ensure that Sister System provides a safe, welcoming and accessible environment for girls and young women, staff, volunteers, visitors and partners across its hub, spoke locations and external activities.
- Ensure that appropriate health and safety systems, procedures and responsibilities are understood, implemented and regularly reviewed.
Person Specification
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-led operational leader to join Sister System’s Senior Leadership Team. You will combine sound judgement and strong organisational skills with a warm, collaborative leadership style and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for care-affected girls and young women.
You do not need to be a specialist in every area of the role. You will, however, need the confidence and experience to lead across a broad operational portfolio, work effectively with professional advisers and external providers, and provide clear, practical advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Significant experience in a senior operations, finance, people, governance or organisational leadership role within a charity, social enterprise or similarly values-led organisation.
- Experience of translating organisational strategy into clear priorities, plans, systems and measurable outcomes.
- Experience of developing and managing organisational budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, with the ability to balance quality, impact, affordability and value for money.
- Experience of supervising or coordinating an external audit process, working effectively with auditors, finance colleagues and the Board.
- Experience of people planning, performance management and supporting managers to build capable, accountable and high-performing teams.
- Experience of developing or improving organisational systems, processes and ways of working during a period of growth or change.
- A sound understanding of charity governance, organisational risk, compliance and the responsibilities of senior leaders and trustees.
- Experience of working collaboratively with a CEO, senior leadership colleagues, trustees, consultants and external professional advisers.
- A strong understanding of equity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice, and the ability to embed these principles within organisational culture and decision-making.
Skills and Leadership Approach
- An approachable, emotionally intelligent and credible leader who can build trust, motivate others and develop effective working relationships across an organisation.
- The ability to lead with both care and accountability, supporting open feedback and helping colleagues to hold constructive and sometimes crucial conversations.
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to understand the wider organisational picture while maintaining oversight of important operational detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial, people or operational information clearly and accessibly.
- Strong organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and maintain momentum.
- Sound judgement and the confidence to provide constructive challenge, identify risks and offer clear recommendations to the CEO and Board.
- A practical and solution-focused approach, with the ability to move from discussion and planning into coordinated action.
- The ability to handle sensitive, confidential and personal information professionally and in accordance with Sister System’s policies, data-protection responsibilities and GDPR.
- Energy, curiosity and enthusiasm for strengthening an ambitious organisation as it prepares to shape and deliver its next strategy.
Values and Commitment
- A demonstrable commitment to Sister System’s mission and to improving the opportunities, experiences and outcomes of care-affected girls and young women.
- The ability to model and champion Sister System’s values: Collaborative, Evidence-based, Masterful, Solution-focused and Tenacious.
- A commitment to co-curation and to ensuring that the voices, experiences and leadership of girls and young women inform organisational planning and decision-making.
- A commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice and personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Lived experience of the care system, or a strong professional understanding of the experiences of care-affected girls and young women.
- Experience of working within a founder-led organisation or alongside a founder CEO.
- Experience of supporting an organisation through growth, restructuring or the development of a new strategy.
- Knowledge of culturally competent, trauma-informed or relational approaches to working with young people.
- A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in operations, finance, human resources, governance or organisational leadership.
- Experience working with social care and educational service providers (statutory and third sector).
- Knowledge of the Charity SORP, Charity Commission reporting requirements, and other third-sector financial regulation.
Sister System is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to two satisfactory reference checks and DBS enhanced disclosure.
How to apply
Please apply via our recruitment platform Breathe by 31st August 2026. You will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions:
Values alignment
Sister System's model is built on co-curation (working with girls and young women, not simply for them) and on being Collaborative, Evidence-based, Masterful, Solution-focused and Tenacious. Which of these values do you feel most aligned with, and which do you find hardest to live up to in practice?
People & Culture
Sister System is a founder-led organisation, underpinned by race and gender equity and a culturally competent, trauma-informed approach to working with girls and young women. Tell us about a time you strengthened internal culture of this nature within a team. What resistance did you meet, and what was different a year later?
Finance
A key element of the role is monitoring income against budget for current and future years. Charity income can provide additional complexities, particularly with different types of grants. Please explain your understanding of these complexities, and how they impact on recording and reporting, including examples from your own experience if relevant.
Timeline
Deadline for applications: End of day Monday 31st August 2026
First round interviews: w/c 7th September
Second round interviews: w/c 14th September
Decisions made: by 22nd September
Thank you for your interest in joining Sister System in our mission to inspire and empower young women.
We work alongside girls and young women aged 13-24 affected by care, offering her an early intervention mentoring and educational programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Chief Executive to assume overall responsibility for the management of HMC. The purpose of this senior leadership role is to lead the organisation in fulfilling its purpose of supporting migrants in Hackney and the wider London community, ensuring they can access their rights and overcome injustices in the immigration and social welfare system. We will accept applications up to the 9th Sept.
If you would like to apply for this position, please provide a Covering Letter (no more than two pages) and a CV, demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the person specification.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop Build Studios – a small and dynamic built environment charity – and Build Workspace – the charity’s central London co-working space in Waterloo.
This role could suit an experienced sector leader looking for a leadership role, or a rising leader ready to step up.
Working closely with our dedicated Board of Directors and our small team, you will lead the development of the charity, oversee development and delivery of projects and identify new opportunities, partners and funders.
You will also oversee the smooth running of the co-working space, delivering a high quality service to members and promoting a collaborative environment for a diverse group of small and start-up practices.
The role is a part time opportunity (2 days/week) with the potential to expand. Salary £60,000 FTE (pro rated to 2 days/week - £24,000 per annum)
About us
Build Studios is a charity that works to inspire the next generation about the built environment through collaboration and learning. We have been working from our central London base in Waterloo since we were established nearly ten years ago.
We work with our community to improve awareness, access and aspiration for young people to careers in the sector. This takes place through outreach work with schools, careers enrichment and events.
Our engagement with young people takes place at a number of points in their school journey – from our ‘Healthy Homes’ programme with primary pupils, built environment careers enrichment with secondary aged students and digital design for sixth formers – inspiring them about the importance of good city design to their everyday lives. We continue this engagement into the world of work through Alternative Practice, our community of students and young workers, who come together through events and activities, to collaborate with others from across the sector.
Our workspace company, Build Workspace, provides co-working space, support services and events for start-ups and small businesses in the built environment sector.
We aim to attract entrepreneurs, creative young businesses, self-employed specialists and freelancers, providing an affordable, collaborative workspace in a central location, right next to Waterloo and the South Bank.
Profits from the co-working space are ploughed back into the charity.
About You
You will be
- Passionate about the built environment and knowledgeable about the sector
- Experienced in managing people and projects
- Experienced in managing finance and budgets
- Willing to take a hands-on and proactive role across all aspects of the running of a small organisation
- Proficient in presenting and advocating for an organisation or cause
- Able to demonstrate successful fundraising and business development experience
You may also be
- Experienced in developing projects and programmes
- Experienced in working with boards or committees
We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Job Description
The role will involve the following:
Line management: managing and developing Build Studios and Build Workspace’s small staff team, with access to retained HR support agency. Leading annual appraisals and regular 1:1s.
Governance : managing the annual cadence of quarterly board meetings, AGM and associated companies house and charity commission filing, liaising closely with the boards of directors of both companies.
Business Planning: annual business planning, working with the board, staff team and other stakeholders to develop an ambitious annual plan in line with Build Studios five year strategic plan.
Budgeting and financial management: production of annual budget, working closely with the Treasurer and Chairs of Build Studios and Build Workspace; quarterly monitoring of financial performance in liaison with accountants; day to day management of project budgets and payments.
Fundraising: Leading fundraising bids with relevant grant funding bodies, developing new programmes in line with their (and Build Studios’) strategic priorities. Approaching sponsors for financial support, making a compelling case for investment.
Project management: Taking a lead role in managing projects, ensuring delivery, reporting and impact measurement are conducted in line with funder requirements and our own standards.
Communications and marketing: Supporting the team with delivering strong communications and marketing through our various channels (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters). Engaging external agency/freelance support where appropriate. Working with the operational team to deliver timely and effective communications to members in the Workspace.
Operations: Working with operations team to ensure high quality management of the workspace, having oversight of health and safety, space management systems and software and landlord liaison, and maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospective members. Ensuring appropriate operational cover is in place for the workspace during staffed hours.
Engagement: Building positive relationships with Build Studios and Build Workspace members and partners, seeking mutually beneficial opportunities to develop profile and engagement, through events and collaborations.
Other information
The contract of employment will be with Build Workspace, but the post-holder will work across both Build Studios and Build Workspace.
We would expect at least one of the two days to be worked on site at Build Studios (Waterloo, London). The remaining day can be worked flexibly at the office or from home.
Build Studios is actively seeking additional funding from grants and sponsors to grow our outreach and engagement programmes. Future successful funding bids will enable this role to be extended to more days beyond the core 2 days/week.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full DBS check.
The role has 25 days paid annual leave (pro rated to 10 days for 2 day/week role) plus bank holidays. Additionally 5 days’ paid sick leave (pro rated to 2 days for 2 day/week role).
How to apply
Please apply with CV and covering letter, demonstrating how you would be well suited to the role, to Helen Santer
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st August at 5.00pm
Interviews are scheduled for 1st and 2nd September.
We will offer written feedback to all candidates shortlisted for interview.
No agencies please.
Build Studios is a charity that works to inspire the next generation about the built environment through collaboration and learning.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a pivotal senior leadership role with full strategic and operational accountability. Leadership and exceptional communication skills will be critical as The DBR Foundation establishes and grows. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will have a proven track record and experience as a CEO or in a similar executive leadership position. An extensive knowledge of the implementation of charity governance will be essential in this role.
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the drafting and implementation of policies and procedures, ensuring financial sustainability, overseeing activities, memberships, fundraising and advocacy.
The Chief Executive Officer will have responsibility for recruitment and establishing a new team, resources and managing key relationships in line with the overall strategic policies, direction, goals and budget, for the purposes of advancing The DBR Foundation’s objectives, purpose and identity worldwide.
The DBR Foundation’s objectives are:
- The improvement of health by furthering the advancement of the theory and practice of Deep Brain Reorienting ("DBR")
- The relief of emotional and psychological distress wherever it may arise by the provision of appropriate DBR training and therapy
- The relief of poverty and distress wherever it may arise by the provision of humanitarian aid, by supporting other like-minded charities
Key Responsibilities
Leadership, Strategy & Organisational Direction:
- Lead strategic initiatives and sustainable organisational long-term development
- Drive sustainable growth and measurable impact
- Lead organisational strategy and service development
Operations & Service Quality:
- Oversee all operational delivery
- Ensure members are equipped with relevant, up-to-date, and impactful resources
Financial Management, Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance:
- Provide strong financial oversight and sustainability planning
- Ensure regulatory, and governance compliance
- Performance and risk overview to the Board of Trustees
Business Development & Commissioning:
- Income strategy and fundraising
- Grant applications and partnership funding
- Building relationships and funder partnerships
People & Values:
- Build a high performing operational team
- Establish a culture that reflects the core values and culture of the Foundation
External Engagement & Stewardship:
- Act as senior ambassador and spokesperson
- Represent the Foundation across statutory, voluntary, education and health sectors
- Strengthen partnerships and influence
Essential Skills:
- Senior leadership experience in the charity, public or social sector
- Strong organisational and operational management experience
- Experience working with a Board of Trustees
- Proven financial oversight and budget responsibility
- Experience delivering organisational strategy
- Fundraising or income generation leadership experience
- Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills
- Commissioning and contract delivery experience
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM WITHIN THE DBR MEMBERSHIP.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Operations & Organisational Effectiveness is responsible for leadingUbele's operational infrastructure and ensuring the organisation has the systems,processes, people, governance and resources required to operate effectively andsustainably.
As a member of the management board, the postholder will work closely with thecurrent CEO and colleagues across the organisation to strengthen organisationaleffectiveness, improve operational performance and create the conditions forsuccessful programme delivery and long-term organisational resilience.
The role will provide leadership across operations, governance, finance oversight,people management, compliance, organisational planning and businessimprovement, ensuring that Ubele's operational foundations support its mission,values and ambitions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational leadership and organisational effectiveness
Lead the development and continuous improvement of organisational systems,processes and operational practices.
Drive organisational effectiveness through improved planning, coordination,accountability and performance management.
Ensure effective operational planning and resource allocation across theorganisation.
Establish and embed clear operational frameworks, policies and procedures
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen delivery and enhanceorganisational performance.
Lead organisational improvement initiatives and support the implementation ofchange programmes where required.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability.
People, culture and performance
Provide leadership for organisational people practices, ensuring effectiveworkforce planning, employee engagement and performance management.
Support managers to develop high-performing and inclusive teams.
Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices are effectivelyimplemented.
Lead organisational approaches to performance management, learning andprofessional development.
Contribute to the development of a positive organisational culture that reflectsUbele's values and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Support organisational wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives.
Finance, risk and governance
Work closely with the Finance Lead and CEO to ensure robust financialmanagement, planning and reporting arrangements are in place.
Support the development and monitoring of organisational budgets and financialcontrols.
Ensure effective governance processes are maintained and support high-qualityreporting to the Board.
Lead the development and maintenance of organisational risk managementframeworks.
Oversee organisational compliance with legal, regulatory and statutoryrequirements.
Ensure organisational policies are regularly reviewed, updated and implemented.
Coordinate internal and external audits and compliance reviews.
Programme operations and organisational delivery
Support effective organisational planning and delivery across programmes,projects and services.
Develop systems and processes that enable effective programme management,monitoring and reporting.
Ensure organisational resources are aligned to operational priorities and deliveryrequirements.
Oversee organisational performance reporting and management informationsystems.
Support cross-organisational collaboration and effective communication betweenteams.
Ensure grant, contract and reporting obligations are effectively monitored andfulfilled.
Assets, infrastructure and compliance
Provide operational oversight of Ubele's facilities, assets and organisationalinfrastructure, including supporting Wolves Lane leadership and other operationalresources.
Ensure effective management of suppliers, contractors and operational serviceproviders.
Oversee health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and organisationalcompliance arrangements.
Ensure business continuity and organisational resilience plans are maintained andregularly reviewed.
Maintain appropriate systems and controls to support safe, compliant andeffective operations.
External relationships and organisational representation
Develop effective relationships with operational partners, suppliers, funders andstakeholders as required.
Contribute operational insight and expertise to partnership discussions andorganisational initiatives.
Represent Ubele on operational, governance and organisational matters whereappropriate.
Support the CEO and management board through the provision of high-qualityoperational information, analysis and recommendations.
Person Specification
Skills
Operational leadership skills, with the ability to drive organisational effectivenessand continuous improvement.
Planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
People management and leadership skills, including the ability to develop andsupport teams.
Ability to analyse information and use data to support decision-making andperformance improvement.
Financial and commercial awareness.
Communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
Ability to build productive working relationships with colleagues, Board members,partners, funders and external stakeholders.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify practical solutions toorganisational challenges.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within a dynamic and evolvingenvironment.
Report writing, presentation and analytical skills.
Experience
Experience in a senior operational leadership role within a charity, socialenterprise, CIC, public sector or similarly complex organisation.
Experience leading organisational operations, systems, processes and businessimprovement initiatives.
Experience managing organisational change and embedding new ways ofworking.
Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.
Experience overseeing organisational budgets, financial controls and resourceplanning.
Experience supporting governance arrangements and working with Boards andSenior Leadership Teams.
Experience developing and implementing organisational policies, procedures andoperational frameworks.
Experience overseeing risk management, compliance and organisationalassurance processes.
Experience managing contracts, suppliers and operational resources.
Experience supporting the delivery of programmes, projects and services within acomplex organisational environment.
Knowledge
Knowledge of governance, compliance and risk management frameworks.
Knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting and performancereporting.
Knowledge of employment legislation and people management practices.
Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, data protection and organisationalcompliance requirements.
Knowledge of organisational development and continuous improvementapproaches.
Understanding of the operational challenges and opportunities facing charities,CICs and social enterprises.
Understanding of equity, inclusion and community-centred approaches toorganisational leadership.
Understanding of the social, economic and structural issues affecting AfricanDiaspora communities and community-led organisations.
Knowledge of grant-funded and contract-funded operating environments.
This role involves responsibility for socially impactful and occasionally emotionallydemanding work. A commitment to wellbeing, reflective leadership, and resilience isessential.
A DBS check may be required depending on Ubele’s programmes.
This job description may evolve as Ubele continues its organisational development.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Earliest Start Date: 1st December 2026
About the Role
We are looking for a Chief Operations Officer to lead the operations team, join the management team and support the CEO. Your priorities will be to oversee all fundraising, including campaigns, major donors and grant applications. You will oversee the HR of the organisation, including recruitment and disciplinaries. In partnership with the CEO and finance officer you will be jointly responsible for finance within the organisation. You will manage the facilities manager and administrator, ensuring that processes are followed appropriately and the building is maintained in good condition, ensuring we fulfil all legal requirements.
About You
You will be a senior manager who has energy and drive as well as sound judgement. On top of a strong track record in an operational position, you will have the breadth of experience to lead HR and systems, finance, monitoring and evaluation and fundraising. You will have experience in fundraising and funder management and be able to lead on making funding applications and reporting to funders. You will be a clear, analytical thinker who will strengthen the leadership of our charity. You will be an excellent manager of people. Finally, you will be excited about working in an organisation with a unique mission that strives to make a difference in the lives of some of the most disadvantaged young people in London.
As Data Operations Executive you will play a crucial role in helping us reach our fundraising targets and delivered excellent supporter experience through your support of the charity’s CRM system, Salesforce. You will have experience or a theoretical understanding of working with data and a CRM system. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, has an excellent eye for detail, enjoys balancing multiple priorities, and most importantly, loves working with colleagues to deliver exceptional supporter experience and continuous improvements. You will have the ability to shape vital processes within a rapidly growing organisation that is putting data at the centre of its operations.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide 1st Line support for requests received into the team’s ticketing system, triaging all incoming tickets and either resolving, providing self-help guides, or escalating as appropriate.
· Analyse support tickets to identify recurring themes which may suggest changes to Salesforce are required, additional training is necessary, or changes to processes are required.
· Act as our document custodian, ensuring our documentation is always up-to-date and relevant for its purpose and checking in with document owners when a review is needed.
· Create new documents such as ‘How To’ guides to a high standard which are straightforward using non-technical language.
· Establish relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and help them resolve data issues and requests.
· Assist the Data Operations Manager, Senior Data Operations Officer, and the Data Operations Officers in improving business processes for the successful and efficient management of supporter data.
· Work with the Data Operations Officers to perform simple ad-hoc imports of data into Salesforce that cannot be processed by automated means.
· Import data and see errors through to completion by either resolving the problem or escalating where appropriate.
· Support the Data Operations Officers in delivering an ongoing training programme to all employees.
· Other data management tasks from time to time as identified by the Data Operations Manager
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Understanding of data protection/GDPR legislation and its implementation.
· Intermediate Excel knowledge (VLOOKUP’s).
· Experience of providing customer service to customers or users of a system
· Experience of working with data sets, either in a CRM system or Excel-based system.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· The ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people in a supportive and easy to understand way.
· A creative, positive, and proactive approach to problem-solving
· Good self-awareness with a willingness to learn new skills.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 9th August 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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Role Purpose
The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation of multiple projects run by Bassetlaw Foodbank (BFB). They will be required to deputise for the CEO, ensure compliance is followed, that BFB’s premises are well maintained and all projects have what they need to operate on a daily basis.
About us
Bassetlaw Foodbank was established in 2012 to tackle food insecurity across the district of Bassetlaw. Since 2020 the charity has expanded to tackle poverty on multiple fronts, running projects that focus both on the affordability and accessibility of food. We support residents of Bassetlaw who are in crisis, and those at risk of falling into crisis.
Key Responsibilities
Main Duties:
· Supporting the CEO; in line with the structure chart, managing paid resources (including deputising as needed).
· To oversee and ensure the operation of all BFB’s projects in tandem with one another.
· Managing volunteers across several charity projects.
· Being responsible for compliance across BFB’s sites.
· Being a point of contact for staff, volunteers, supporters, external and referral agencies, and clients.
· Occasionally acting as a key ‘face’ of Bassetlaw Foodbank; networking on behalf of BFB; raising the profile of BFB; encouraging donations.
· Being a contact point for the organisation in relation to the charity including supporters, volunteers, referral agencies and clients.
· Ensuring the completion of daily/routine paperwork in line with operational procedures and role portraits.
· Be responsible for good operational standards and working practices in the warehouse and storage areas.
· Reviewing and updating risk assessments, policies, and procedures; keeping staff and volunteers updated with Trustee-approved information.
· Ensuring all referrals are dealt with accurately and efficiently; being aware of clients’ confidentiality and dignity. This includes talking directly to service users to triage their requests for emergency food parcels.
· Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are recorded and maintained; preparing for and actioning all Health and Safety audits.
· Ensuring Food Hygiene regulations are adhered to at all times in all BFB’s operations.
· Overseeing operational spending and other financial transactions in line with the budget.
· Ensuring all charity vehicles are maintained and compliant.
· Develop relationships with the outlying community to ensure access for all.
· Being a key holder for BFB’s sites and responding to call-outs as required.
· Occasionally filling in as the key member of staff on the mobile community shop, including driving the van and serving customers.
· Any other duties that may be reasonably requested to ensure delivery of BFB’s aims and objectives.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence representing an organisation in public and community settings.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
· A willingness to work flexibly within the week determined by operational priorities.
· Safeguarding training Level 2, or a willingness to complete.
· Food Hygiene Level 2, or a willingness to complete.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple activities.
- This role requires the post holder to move stock in our warehouse, and occasional cover operations on our mobile community shop, so the ability to carry out heavy lifting, following manual handling procedures, is essential.
- Full driver’s licence.
Desirable
- Experience working in the voluntary or community sector.
· Experience working with or coordinating volunteers.
- Experience managing a charity or businesses’ operations.
- A knowledge of compliance and health and safety.
Personal Qualities
- Passion for tackling poverty and supporting a local community.
- Friendly, approachable and confident communicator.
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative.
- Organised.
- Flexible and willing to work outdoors and in community settings.
About the role
Hours: 26 hours a week. We envision working across regular days (Tuesday to Friday) throughout the week, with some flexibility required on occasion.
Salary: £19,438 pro rata (£28,041 FTE equivalent)
Location: The role will be based at Bassetlaw Foodbank’s office in Worksop, but regular travel to events, meetings and other opportunities across the district will be required.
Line Manager: CEO
Additional information: Outdoor working and community outreach are occasional parts of the role. Some evening or weekend work may occasionally be required to attend events or activities.
Please note that as this role may include working with vulnerable adults the successful candidate will be subject to a successful DBS check.
Our vision is to ensure those at risk have access to nutritious food and are treated with dignity.


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Everyone's Invited is a charity dedicated to exposing and eradicating rape culture through conversation,
education and systemic change. We work with young people, schools, policymakers and the wider public to
challenge the conditions that enable sexual violence and misogyny to persist.
Our vision is a society where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or circumstance - is free from sexual
violence, harm and oppression. A world where respect, consent and equity are embedded from the earliest stages
of life.
Role Summary
As Operations Manager, you will play a key role in the smooth running of our daily operations and
administration, and in the long-term sustainability of the organisation. You'll work closely with the CEO, COO
and senior team to coordinate systems, support financial reconciliation, lead HR across the employee lifecycle,
manage a team of 40+ volunteers, and oversee logistics across projects and teams as well as leading on the
management of our online safe space.
This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone with prior charity sector experience who is highly
organised, proactive, and eager to work within a values-driven organisation building a safer and more just world.
As we are a fast-growing organisation, your responsibilities may evolve to meet the needs of the organisation.
This role may occasionally require light physical labour (such as moving furniture).
Key Responsibilities
This role will include, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities
1. Finance & Reconciliation
- Support the Finance Officer with basic finance and reconciliation of transactions using Xero.
- Track and process invoices, expenses and contracts with support from the finance team.
- Liaise with external stakeholders including accountants, financial institutions, insurers and other service
- providers.
- 2. HR & People
- Lead HR across the employee lifecycle: recruitment administration, onboarding, contracts, probations,
- appraisals and offboarding.
- Maintain contracts and employment documentation, ensuring records remain current and compliant.
- Support HR and recruitment administration for new staff, freelancers and volunteers.
- Coordinate wellbeing and DEI initiatives, including wellbeing surveys, DEI surveys and staff wellbeing
- check-ins.
- Contribute to a safe, positive and inclusive working culture across the organisation.
- 3. Governance, GDPR & Policy
- Support GDPR compliance and maintain accurate staff, volunteer and organisational records.
- Support the development and implementation of policies, ensuring organisational compliance with relevant
- regulations and standards.
- Ensure organisational policies, procedures and governance documentation remain up to date.
- Support safeguarding administration and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for
- staff, volunteers and service users.
- 4. Operations & Administration
- Provide administrative and logistical support to the senior leadership team, including booking travel,
- coordinating accommodation, and planning meetings and events.
- Schedule and support internal meetings, take notes and ensure follow-up actions are tracked.
- Maintain and improve internal systems, including scheduling, databases, digital and physical filing, contract
- management and team workflows.
- Manage office supplies, equipment, subscriptions, software licences, office organisation, incoming post,
- recycling and facilities management.
- Monitor the general enquiries inbox and respond to or redirect enquiries as appropriate.
- 5. Programme & Volunteer Support
- Manage testimony processor volunteers and support the recruitment, onboarding, training and coordination
- of all EI volunteers.
- Lead the planning and delivery of the organisation's mentorship programme.
- Support the growth and delivery of the Safe Space campaign.
- Plan and execute the organisation's Annual General Meeting.
- Provide other administrative, logistical and monitoring support across organisational programmes and
- projects.
Our client is one of London’s leading homelessness charities, working to end street homelessness and help the people they support to find and sustain a decent home, build supportive relationships and lead a fulfilling life.
We are seeking a Director of Operations to take on a new senior strategic leadership role that will play a key part in the future direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation.
As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collectively with the Chief Executive and Director of Services to provide organisational leadership, contributing to strategic direction and operational effectiveness.
You will be accountable for ensuring the organisation has effective infrastructure, people and financial sustainability. You will oversee and provide integration across all non-service operational areas, holding overall responsibility for Finance, People, Data, IT, Property & Facilities, and our client's Registered Provider subsidiary.
You will act as a primary point of organisational assurance to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board on operational sustainability, risk and compliance.
Key priorities include providing organisational stewardship of finance, overseeing the transformation and effective operation of digital, data and technology systems, and championing continuous improvement in organisational capability, leadership and ways of working.
Director of Operations
Salary: circa £92,000 per annum
Directorate: Central Operations
About you
We are seeking a leader with a strong collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to collective responsibility and organisational leadership. You will bring:
• Senior strategic leadership experience in a complex organisation, with responsibility for multiple operational and enabling functions.
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to oversee budgets, interpret financial data and communicate financial matters clearly to senior leaders and Trustees.
• Experience of organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate credibly at Board and Committee level.
• Ability to operate effectively within a regulated environment, including building an understanding of the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Extensive experience of managing multiple projects and critical decision making.
Crucially, you will demonstrate a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to furthering our client's mission of ending street homelessness.
How to Apply
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply for this role, please visit the link located at the bottom of the advert on the Prospectus website.
Recruitment timeline
Application deadline: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24th August & w/c 31st August
Interviews with our client: 18th September
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Title: Head of Operations
Responsible to: CEO
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 FT (depending on experience and qualifications)
Based: Willesden, NW10 2JR; Haringey borough (including Hornsey, N8 9LP and Tottenham Hale, N17 9FU) + other locations if required
Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)
Please Note: Enhanced DBS check will be required
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? Do you want to use your operational management experience to have a tangible impact in the community? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader looking to take on a meaningful new career challenge to join the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as Head of Operations.
The Head of Operations oversees all of BIAS’s projects, managing a small, high-performing team of project coordinators and frontline advice and community-support staff to ensure that we provide the highest-quality service to our clients. You will need to have demonstrable team-management experience, strong people and communication skills, and a willingness to take a hands-on approach to project delivery, along with excellent organisational and strategic abilities to ensure that projects are delivered sustainably, effectively and efficiently.
In 2025, BIAS expanded its successful Brent-based advice service and active ageing clubs into Haringey borough. The Head of Operations will take the lead on further building and developing the new services in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal service-user base.
This is a key role within the BIAS senior leadership team, which will give you the opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping the organisation’s future strategy and direction.
KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES
Staff management
- Manage a team of five project coordinators and five front-line staff to ensure effective delivery and monitoring of BIAS’s core welfare and housing advice, active ageing, volunteering and befriending projects, which support over 900 people per year.
- Manage HR procedures, including employment contracts, probation assessment, leave administration, staff supervision, performance management and exit procedures.
- Conduct recruitment procedures where needed, and supervise the onboarding process for new joiners.
- Oversee training and development needs and budgets.
- Ensure good teamwork and lines of communication between staff, including by chairing regular staff meetings.
- Create a positive working environment in which equity and diversity are promoted and staff can do their best.
Project management
- Project-manage the further development of new advice and active ageing services in Haringey borough.
- Take the lead on promotion and marketing of BIAS’s services, including by representing the charity to partner organisations and at external events.
- Contribute to the organisation and running of regular community and fundraising events.
- Deputise for the Advice Services Manager where needed, supporting the welfare and housing advisers with complex casework, forward planning and client management.
- Support the Active Ageing Coordinators and volunteer teams wherever needed with the day-to-day running of the active ageing clubs.
Quality and service delivery
- Oversee quality-assurance procedures in line with the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), and spearhead biannual renewal of BIAS’s AQS accreditation.
- Oversee running of BIAS’s volunteer project in line with the Investing in Volunteers quality accreditation standards.
- Serve as internal data protection officer, monitoring GDPR compliance, managing risk and responding to any potential data breaches.
- Serve as BIAS safeguarding lead, ensuring that safeguarding policies and training are kept up to date, and that all safeguarding concerns are appropriately addressed.
- Work with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to administer the BIAS website and implement BIAS’s social media strategy.
- Administer BIAS’s IT and client management systems (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, BrightHR, Lamplight CRM), coordinating training, updates and troubleshooting.
Operational leadership
- Advise the CEO on all staffing and service-delivery issues.
- Monitor and report on service delivery, including through monthly advice and volunteer-project reports, quarterly Board reports and regular funder reports.
- Carry out regular reviews of BIAS’s annual business plan, risk register, five-year strategy and internal policies and procedures, providing recommendations to the CEO and Board of Trustees on strategic direction.
- Research and secure funding from grant-making organisations, ensuring BIAS’s future financial sustainability.
- Work closely with the Finance Manager and CEO on budgeting, grant monitoring, cashflow and financial authorisation.
These are the basic duties required of the Head of Operations. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based in our advice offices and club venues in Willesden and Haringey but there may be some options for flexible working (e.g. one day per week from home). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
ABOUT BIAS
BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for almost fifty years. We deliver our support through our welfare and housing advice service, our active ageing clubs, our volunteer project and our befriending scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged every year and have over 7000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has recently expanded into Haringey borough and has exciting plans to further develop its project scope and geographical reach, supported by sustainable and diversified grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. The deadline for applications is 29th August 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.
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Plumstead Community Law Centre is a specialist legal advice charity providing free legal advice and representation in immigration, welfare benefits and employment law. Based in the heart of Woolwich, we support local people through our office and community outreach services.
We are seeking an Interim Chief Executive / Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the Law Centre. Working closely with our Board of Trustees, you will manage staff, office operations, finance and administration, funded projects and organisational compliance, ensuring our services continue to deliver high-quality support to the community.
This flexible role could suit an experienced Chief Executive, Charity Manager, Operations Manager, Office Manager or Practice Manager. Experience of the legal advice or charity sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
To apply, please send your CV together with a supporting statement explaining how you meet the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification..
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until the post is filled.
Plumstead Community Law Centre is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Community Action Nepal (CAN) was established 25 years ago by the world-renowned mountaineer Doug Scott CBE, to raise the living standards of remote mountain communities in Nepal. In this time CAN, working predominantly with our implementation partner in Nepal, has built 17 schools, 19 health posts and three Porter Rescue Shelters and delivered a wide range of livelihoods, agriculture and cultural programmes, improving the lives of many thousands of people in rural Nepal. The principles of CAN’s ethos are that projects should be sustainable in the long term, involve local communities in their management and delivery, and be sensitive to protecting indigenous cultures. Sadly, Doug died in 2020 but CAN Trustees and staff are committed to continuing his work in Nepal.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Office Administrator to provide full office administration to the charity. The position is part of a small team. The post holder will need to be self-reliant and work on their own initiative to co-ordinate all elements of the office administration of the charity, whilst working closely with the Operations Director, Fundraising Officer, Trustees and Patrons. The office administrator is often the first point of contact for donors and sponsors and therefore a confident telephone manner is essential and ability to respond to verbal and email enquiries; ability to delegate and refer enquiries to the relevant party eg Operations Director, Fundraising Officer, trustees, patrons. Responsible for the banking of donations, payments on-line and accurately recording information on the back-office systems including XERO for banking and being familiar with the functions and communications via a CRM for client relationship database. Responsible for communicating with the charity’s appointed accountant and the Charity Treasurer for general financial and banking queries. The role will include supporting the fundraiser with external events where necessary, particularly in Cumbria
Community Action Nepal is a UK based charity whose aim is to help some of the poorest people on the planet – the mountain people of Nepal.



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This is an exciting opportunity to join ATLEU, a leading legal, anti-trafficking and human rights charity, in a vital operational leadership role.
This is a role for someone bringing significant operational management experience, ideally within the charity/NGO and human rights sector. 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 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, the Project Manager and Philanthropy Manager. 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. You will be comfortable learning and acting upon complex and technical information. This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable with autonomy and who thrives in a role which is fast-paced and where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will enjoy working in the office and being available to support colleagues.
The deadline for applications is at 10:00am on Wednesday 19 August 2026. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised by close of business on Tuesday 1 September 2026. 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 Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 September 2026.
Candidates may be asked back for a second-round interview.
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Role Purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, but dynamic team at Access – The Foundations for Social Investment. The Assistant Management Accountant will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Access's financial records. The role will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and provide support to the Senior Finance and Operations Manager and Director of Finance and Operations.
About Access
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises. Through our programmes and our advocacy work, we ensure that charities and social enterprises can access the finance they need to sustain or grow their impact.
We target those most in need of patient and flexible investment through:
- Funding enterprise development and blended finance programmes in England.
- Sharing knowledge and data and translating it into practical insight that others can use.
- Mobilising others who share our goal of making capital work for communities.
Main responsibilities include:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (guide c.85%)
- Keeping the accounting system up to date, ready for review by the Senior Finance and Operations Manager, this includes but not limited to weekly bank uploads, posting weekly and monthly journals and reconciling Access's bank accounts and balance sheet.
- Assisting the Senior Finance and Operations Manager with preparation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets and Access's year end audit.
- Supporting treasury management by maintaining cashflow records and assisting with forecasting future cash requirements.
- Managing the accounts payable and receivable functions
- Maintaining organised financial files to support monthly reporting and the year-end audit
- Work with the Finance team to ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place and are being followed in order to comply with financial regulations and internal policies
- Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time, consistent with the nature, level and responsibilities of the role
OPERATIONS, PEOPLE AND GOVERNANCE (guide c.15%) – scope dependent on number of hours worked
- Support the Senior Finance and Operations Manager with the delivery of the finance and operations team’s objectives
- Support the implementation of new systems and processes to improve operational workflows, with a dedication to continuous improvement
- Understand the programmatic work via the building of strong relationships across Access to be able to provide support to other areas of the business.
- Support the Senior Leadership Team with ad hoc administration, coordination and organisational tasks as required
- Support the Senior Finance and Operations Manager in assisting with the preparation of Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC), Endowment Investment Committee (EIC) and Board papers and minute taking as and when needed
Please download the Job Specification for the full job description, person specification, terms & conditions and benefits.
Please note we are review applications on Thusday, 6th August, and may close recruitment early if suitable applications are received.
We want to see a social investment ecosystem that works for all charities and social enterprises.



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