Operations management jobs

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. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced administrator who will enhance the smooth running of Green Alliance through working across our HR, office and IT support functions. We need someone who is efficient and resourceful with a calm, friendly and flexible approach.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with people at every level, and experience of working in a busy office environment. You will be highly organised and able to solve problems by using your own initiative. You will help to build an effective and positive working culture as part of our busy operations team.

This a part-time role for three days a week, with regular attendance in our office, and some flexibility as to when the hours are worked. 

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.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

 We are looking for an Operational Manager – Prison Services

 Salary: £35,340 – £40,920 pro rata

Location: HMP Peterborough, HMP Bronzefield and our Hammersmith head office. During the week you will spend at least 3 days in face-to-face, in-person contact either in the Prison Estate, Hammersmith Head Office or external visits. Up to 2 days per week can be done remotely.

Hours:   35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term – until 31st March 2027 with a possibility of an extension

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

As an experienced manager with a proven track record of leadership in providing services in prisons and possibly, to women in contact with the Criminal Justice System you will work collaboratively with other partner organisations, criminal justice services, Ministry of Justice and HMPPS. You will manage the prisons advocacy services and teams for unsentenced and sentenced women within the custodial settings at HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield. You will have a great understanding of the prison systems and regime including some of the challenges faced.

You will build and maintain key relationships, partnerships and contracts with relevant partners and funders, together with the Head of Criminal Justice Services and Director of Criminal Justice Services. 

You will be an inspirational leader, responsible for recruiting, developing and managing a team and will be responsible for coordinating, reporting, and the delivery of the related services as commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. You will be accountable for managing your teams safely and securely whilst carrying out all activities within the prison setting.

A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.

About You

To be successful as the Operational Manager for Prison Services you will need the below experience and skills:

• A thorough understanding of and knowledge of the issues relating to women in the criminal justice system.
• A sound knowledge of safeguarding adult and children principles, child abuse, child protection issues and safeguarding.
• Experience of working within a custodial setting.
• Significant experience of working with women and/or service users with a complex range of needs, particularly within the criminal justice system, in custody and/or community.
• Experience of developing relationships with funders/commissioners and achieving required outcomes.
• Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks, monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact.
• Strong influencing skills, enthusiasm, self-confidence, excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills , and a can do proactive solution focussed approach.
• Strong negotiating skills and the ability to build strong and effective relationships and partnerships, dealing with ambiguity and resolving conflict effectively, achieving the right outcomes for the organisation, collaborating and networking.
• Able to think, act and plan strategically to develop practical and creative solutions to the management of existing and new services and complex problems that may arise while maintaining high levels of diplomacy and professionalism.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 9th August 2026
• Interviews are taking place on: w/c 10th August 2026

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• One-week paid carers’ s leave
• Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Ref: CAM1221154

Regional Operations Manager

Hybrid - Covering Southern England

£50,000 - £55,000

Lead. Inspire. Transform.

Are you an experienced operational leader looking for the opportunity to make a real difference?

Our client is seeking an exceptional Regional Operations Manager to join their Supported Living leadership team covering their Southern Region 

Working as the operational deputy to the Head of Supported Living, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the services are safe, well-led, person-centred and consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex support needs.

This is more than an operations role. It's an opportunity to influence culture, strengthen leadership, drive quality and help shape the future of Supported Living within one of the UK's leading charities.

About the Role

You'll provide operational leadership through the management and development of Registered Managers and the Quality & Improvement Lead, ensuring services consistently achieve high standards of quality, regulatory compliance and operational performance.

Working closely with the Head of Supported Living, you'll provide assurance across your region, using governance, performance data and quality intelligence to drive continuous improvement and support strategic decision-making.

You'll build high-performing teams, develop leadership capability, strengthen relationships with commissioners and partners, and ensure services remain inspection-ready while delivering outstanding, person-centred support.

They're looking for someone who:

• Has significant operational leadership experience within Supported Living or adult social care.
• Has experience managing multiple services through Registered Managers.
• Has an excellent understanding of CQC regulation, safeguarding and governance.
• Can inspire, coach and develop leaders to achieve their full potential.
• Uses data, quality assurance and performance information to drive improvement.
• Builds strong relationships with commissioners, families and professional partners.
• Is passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive senior leadership team where you'll have the autonomy to influence change, develop services and make a lasting difference to the lives of the people they support.

If you're a collaborative, values-led leader who enjoys developing others, improving services and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Regional Operations Manager

Hybrid - Covering Northern England

£50,000 - £55,000

Lead. Inspire. Transform.

Are you an experienced operational leader looking for the opportunity to make a real difference?

Our client is seeking an exceptional Regional Operations Manager to join their Supported Living leadership team covering their North Region 

Working as the operational deputy to the Head of Supported Living, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the services are safe, well-led, person-centred and consistently deliver outstanding outcomes for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex support needs.

This is more than an operations role. It's an opportunity to influence culture, strengthen leadership, drive quality and help shape the future of Supported Living within one of the UK's leading charities.

About the Role

You'll provide operational leadership through the management and development of Registered Managers and the Quality & Improvement Lead, ensuring services consistently achieve high standards of quality, regulatory compliance and operational performance.

Working closely with the Head of Supported Living, you'll provide assurance across your region, using governance, performance data and quality intelligence to drive continuous improvement and support strategic decision-making.

You'll build high-performing teams, develop leadership capability, strengthen relationships with commissioners and partners, and ensure services remain inspection-ready while delivering outstanding, person-centred support.

They're looking for someone who:

• Has significant operational leadership experience within Supported Living or adult social care.
• Has experience managing multiple services through Registered Managers.
• Has an excellent understanding of CQC regulation, safeguarding and governance.
• Can inspire, coach and develop leaders to achieve their full potential.
• Uses data, quality assurance and performance information to drive improvement.
• Builds strong relationships with commissioners, families and professional partners.
• Is passionate about delivering outstanding outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive senior leadership team where you'll have the autonomy to influence change, develop services and make a lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.

If you're a collaborative, values-led leader who enjoys developing others, improving services and delivering operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Beacon Changemakers - Operations Manager is a remote role suited to an individual based in Southeast England. The role combines the challenge of working in a small, focused team delivering a unique international scholarship programme, with the satisfaction of seeing the positive social impact that comes from nurturing leadership potential in very bright young people. As the Operations Manager, you’re at the centre of the action, co-ordinating workflows and communicating a programme that supports young people to realise their potential. You will report to a Trustee, work alongside an Operations Executive and international colleagues, and be responsible for a small team.

We're looking for a motivated, focussed and attentive operations professional to join our team, managing and maintaining the organisational processes of the charity. This is a one year, fixed contract role, with the aim of moving to permanent, subject to funding constraints.

Details

• Hours: Full-time (32 hours per week - Monday to Thursday) 

  • Working pattern: Four day work week (Fridays off)

• Benefits: 

  • Annual wellbeing budget

  • Professional development budget

  • Private healthcare with Vitality, including dental & optical cover

  • 9 paid sick days

  • Two-week December shutdown for the end-of-year period

  • Annual team retreat

    • All benefits are subject to passing probation

• Statutory inclusions:

  • 5% employer pension contribution

  • 24 days annual leave (16 + 8 bank holidays, annual leave based on 4-day week).

About Glitch

We work to ensure that internet technologies in the information ecosystem do not replicate or further discrimination to Black women and other marginalised people. We’re a Black-led, internationally-focused remote charity. 

We are a charity, which means we do research, policy analysis and policy influencing, as well as campaigning on tech-facilitated gender-based violence, algorithmic discrimination, platform governance and other technology-related harms impacting race and gender injustice.  Our advocacy work also covers what we describe as broader ‘societal and collective harms of technology’ by ensuring there are appropriate safeguards, governance and accountability in our core focus areas above. Our Programmes focus on education, literacy, accountability and resistance to algorithmic discrimination and injustice.

While we are not a frontline organisation, everything we do is on behalf of those excluded and ignored - specifically Black women and Black gender-expansive people.

Read our full strategy document to learn more.

Role Overview

The Operations Manager will be responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operations of Glitch, enabling the effective delivery and adherence to policies and regulation for the charity and team. The role holder will be the charity's data protection officer; they will meticulously ensure we remain fully compliant with all relevant charity regulations, maintaining our integrity and trust with regulatory bodies, funders and donors, and our supporters. This role will also serve as the Board Secretary, attending Board of Trustees meetings 4-6 times a year, taking minutes and managing the process of all documentation for the Board. As the Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Executive Director and our Finance Director in recruitment and hiring, finance and administration, and events support. This role requires some travel.

Our ideal candidate will have experience working with/in small, 100% remote charities; small SMEs; or, nonprofit or nongovernmental organisations. For this role, we are seeking candidates based in the UK, and they will need to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

As a charity working to ensure technologies do not replicate or extend discrimination of marginalised communities, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment on our team. All applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strongly encourage Black women and Black gender-expansive people to apply!

Our values: Accountable, Black feminist, Care-full, Radical, Thoughtful

Key Responsibilities

Operations management

• Oversee the charity’s administrative functions, including triaging the general inbox, scheduling team meetings and other ad-hoc administrative work in supporting the ED in running the day-to-day of the charity 

• Maintain and improve existing operational systems and processes including information systems

• Organising travel suppliers and task related to charity events

• Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers across recruitment, finance and personnel

• Support the development and implementation of organisational policies and procedures

• Ensure that invoices, payments, and expense claims are received and reconciled on the expensing system.

Governance and compliance

• Ensure the charity complies with relevant UK legislation and regulatory requirements, keeping abreast of any changes or updates

• Support the Finance Director and Executive Director on the preparation of the end-of-year statutory accounts and independent examination process

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and charity commission requirements

• Support the preparation of Board materials and Trustee meetings and Board activities

• Maintain accurate records and documentation, including sensitive and confidential files

• Ensure documentation is updated across our project management system: ClickUp, our expenses software, HR platform and travel platform

• Assist with risk management and insurance matters.

HR and Recruitment

• Lead on talent recruitment, leaning on our retained, legal team when needed

• Manage the onboarding process for new hires

• Manage HR functions, including maintaining personnel records, supporting recruitment and any other HR processes.

Person Specification

Essential qualifications and experience

• Demonstrable experience in a similar operations role for a small charity, start-up, SME, or philanthropic organisation 

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan ahead and intimate the next stage of tasks in projects

• Proactive problem-solving approach

• Comfortable and confident managing sensitive, high-importance charity governance documents

• Knowledge of operational management and administrative systems

• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.

Essential skills and attributes

• Understanding of UK charity regulations and reporting requirements

• IT skills, including experience using Xero, Google Suite and project management tools like ClickUp and Slack. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a small team

• Commitment to our mission and values.

Desirable

• Experience with HR processes and systems

• Experience working with with Boards, including preparing agendas and taking minutes

• GDPR or ICO training or certification.

Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting a Facilities and Operations Manager on behalf of the Medical Research Foundation.

London  | Full-time | 12month FTC

The Medical Research Foundation's vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone. Through funding high-quality research, the charity supports discoveries that improve lives and tackle some of society's most pressing health challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a charity that funds life-changing medical research into underfunded and emerging areas of health. As the organisation continues to grow, they are looking for an experienced operations professional to ensure their office, facilities and business operations run smoothly, efficiently and safely.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will take the lead on facilities management, health and safety, office operations and business continuity, while identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on health and safety compliance and risk management
• Managing office facilities, suppliers and service contracts
• Acting as the main contact for building management and external providers
• Overseeing IT and operational support services
• Supporting business continuity and cyber security planning
• Driving operational improvements and sustainability initiatives
• Line managing two members of staff

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience in facilities, office or operations management
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Experience improving processes and implementing new ways of working
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence managing suppliers and external contractors
• Previous line management experience
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent)

Most importantly, you'll be proactive, solutions-focused and enjoy creating an environment where people can thrive.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 12%
• Life assurance
• Flexible and supportive working culture
• Hybrid working

For more information, please submit your CV.

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

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.

Operations Manager – Responsive Repairs

The Operations Manager – Responsive Repairs is the operational lead for responsive repairs services within the Asset Delivery function and is responsible for the end-to-end delivery, performance and continuous improvement of responsive repairs across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Asset Delivery, the postholder provides operational leadership and strategic oversight of Local Space's Responsive Repairs, Voids, Legal Disrepair and Insurance, and Healthy Homes services, ensuring they are customer-focused, efficient, compliant and deliver excellent outcomes for residents.

The role is accountable for delivering high-performing repairs services that meet organisational objectives, statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements while driving value for money, service improvement and operational excellence. The postholder will lead the organisation's response to legal disrepair, insurance claims, damp and mould, and compliance with Awaab's Law, ensuring risks are effectively managed and robust assurance is provided to the Executive Management Team, Committees and Board. Holding responsibility for significant operational budgets, regulatory compliance and legal risk exposure, the Operations Manager plays a key role in shaping and improving service delivery.

Leading a team of Contracts Surveyors and Asset Delivery Officers, the postholder will provide strategic direction, performance management and professional leadership across multiple service areas. They will ensure contractors and internal teams are held accountable for delivering high-quality, timely and cost-effective repairs and void services through effective contract management, performance monitoring and robust financial controls. The role includes leading contractor performance reviews, overseeing procurement and re-procurement activities where required, validating invoices, and ensuring compliance with audit and governance requirements.

The Operations Manager will oversee the management of legal disrepair cases and insurance claims, ensuring early intervention strategies are in place to minimise legal and financial exposure. Working closely with legal advisers and insurers, they will provide witness statements, attend court where necessary, embed lessons learned into operational practice, and produce assurance reports on emerging trends, risks and mitigation measures.

As the organisational lead for Healthy Homes, the postholder will ensure effective management of damp and mould cases, full compliance with Awaab's Law, timely inspections and remedial works, accurate regulatory reporting, and the identification of trends and root causes to inform future asset investment and maintenance strategies.

The role is responsible for managing and monitoring budgets across Responsive Repairs, Voids, Disrepair and Insurance, Healthy Homes, Out of Scope Works, Fencing, Tree Maintenance, Renewals and Replacements. The postholder will ensure strong financial governance, contribute to long-term financial planning and zero-based budgeting, identify cost drivers and opportunities for efficiencies, and demonstrate value for money across all areas of responsibility.

Working collaboratively across the organisation, the Operations Manager will monitor operational performance against key performance indicators, analyse service data, develop improvement plans where performance falls below target, and ensure accurate reporting to senior leaders. They will manage operational risks, maintain data integrity across housing and asset management systems, support regulatory inspections and audits, and provide assurance regarding compliance, operational performance and service delivery.

The postholder will champion an outstanding customer experience by ensuring repairs-related complaints are resolved effectively, learning from customer feedback to improve services, supporting vulnerable residents, and working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver positive resident outcomes. They will build and maintain effective relationships with tenants, resident groups, local authority partners, contractors, consultants, legal advisers, insurers and regulatory bodies, representing the organisation professionally and promoting collaborative working.

The Operations Manager will deputise for the Head of Asset Delivery when required, providing operational leadership, supporting strategic decision-making and representing the Asset Delivery function at senior internal and external meetings. Through effective leadership, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement, the postholder will ensure Local Space delivers a responsive, compliant and customer-focused repairs service that supports the organisation's mission of providing safe, secure, high-quality homes and foundations for successful lives.

Join our growing team in a varied role supporting reporting, onboarding, quality assurance and service development, helping us deliver an exceptional experience tothe UK's leading charities.

The Opportunity

At Social AF, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading social media moderation agencies for the third sector. Working with some of the biggest household names, we support regional, national and international charities to create safe, vibrant, and engaging online communities that protect their brand reputations and empower their supporters.

From community management to supporter experience, we’ve helped our charity partners raise over £40 million. As our reputation and client base continue to grow, we’re seeking a Social Media Operations Officer to support the day-to-day delivery and ongoing development of our Social Media Moderation service.

Role overview

This role will play a vital part in ensuring our charity partners receive a high-quality, insight-led service while providing additional support to our team of moderators and Team Leaders.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Social Media Moderation Manager and wider leadership team to support operational delivery, reporting, onboarding, quality assurance, and administrative processes across our portfolio of charity accounts.

The role would suit an organised, proactive individual with strong attention to detail, excellent written communication skills, and a genuine passion for supporting charities and online communities.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting and insights

• Produce weekly, fortnightly, monthly, and campaign reports for charity partners.

• Collect and analyse moderation data across accounts, including response rates, hidden content, escalations and key themes.

• Gather standout comments, community feedback and examples of positive engagement for inclusion within reports.

• Support the development of benchmarking documents and trend analysis across accounts.

• Prepare meeting notes and action logs following account meetings.

Moderator support

• Assist with onboarding new moderators, including arranging inductions and sharing key documentation.

• Support the creation and maintenance of moderator handbooks and guidance documents.

• Identify recurring learning themes and help coordinate quality assurance and development activity.

• Work alongside Team Leaders to ensure they - and moderators - have the information and resources needed to deliver excellent moderation.

Account administration

• Support the onboarding of new charity partners, including helping to create and maintain moderation packs.

• Keep account guidance documents, FAQs, escalation processes, and key contact information up to date.

• Assist with meeting preparation, minute-taking and action tracking.

• Ownership of rota administration and maintain awareness of moderator availability.

• Coordinate internal documentation and process improvements.

Service development

• Contribute ideas to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Social Media Moderation service.

• Support the creation of internal resources, templates and standard operating procedures.

• Assist with projects aimed at enhancing moderator wellbeing, training, and development.

• Shadow account management activities with opportunities for future progression within the agency.

Progression opportunities

The role offers opportunities to develop skills in account management, client relationships, moderation strategy, reporting, training and service development, with the potential to take ownership of selected charity accounts in the future. As a growing agency, new opportunities and responsibilities naturally emerge, offering scope for progression for those who are proactive, demonstrate initiative and consistently deliver excellent work.

Operations Manager - Responsive Repairs (Stratford): £65,000 per annum

Goodman Masson delighted to be partnering with Local Space, an ambitious and values-driven housing association, to recruit an exceptional Operations Manager – Responsive Repairs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that is genuinely making a difference by providing safe, high-quality homes for people experiencing homelessness across London and Essex.

Reporting directly to the Head of Asset Delivery, this is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for shaping and driving the delivery of responsive repairs across a diverse housing portfolio. You'll lead the operational performance of Responsive Repairs, Voids, Legal Disrepair & Insurance, and Healthy Homes, ensuring services are efficient, compliant, customer-focused and deliver outstanding outcomes for residents.

This is far more than a traditional repairs management role. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, lead service transformation, and play a key role in ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of regulatory compliance, particularly around damp and mould management and Awaab's Law. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll provide assurance to the Executive Team and Board while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence and value for money.

Leading a team of experienced Contracts Surveyors and Asset Delivery Officers, you'll oversee contractor performance, manage significant operational budgets, mitigate legal disrepair and insurance risks, and use data and performance insight to enhance service delivery. You'll also champion an exceptional customer experience, ensuring residents receive a responsive, high-quality repairs service that helps them feel safe and secure in their homes.

This role would suit an experienced operational leader from a housing association, local authority or wider social housing environment who has a strong background in responsive repairs, contract management and service improvement. You'll be someone who enjoys leading high-performing teams, thrives on driving change and is passionate about delivering services that genuinely improve people's lives.

Local Space is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, underpinned by a strong social purpose and an ambitious corporate strategy. Their culture is built around collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement, making this an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to step into a highly influential leadership role where they can make a tangible impact on both residents and the wider organisation.

If you're looking for a role that combines operational leadership, strategic influence and genuine social purpose, or know someone who is, I'd love to speak with you. 

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Looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can shape both IT and operations?

Want to work for a charity consistenly recognised as one of the best charities to work for in the UK?

Job role: IT & Operations Manager
Location: Surrey, South East England (onsite)
Hours: 35 hours, Monday–Friday
Salary: Up to £43,000 + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your work will have real impact. You will play a key role in improving systems, supporting day-to-day operations, and driving efficiency across the organisation.

We’re partnering with a well-established, purpose-led charity recognised as a Top 10 Charity and Best Companies Top 50 employer. They’re looking for an Operations Manager with a strong IT focus to take ownership of a broad, business-critical remit.

The role:
 
This is a broad and varied role with a strong IT focus (c.70%), alongside responsibility for facilities, contracts, suppliers and fleet. It would suit someone who enjoys a practical, fast-paced role with real ownership and variety.


Key responsibilities

• Lead IT operations alongside the external MSP, including service levels, escalations and performance management
• Provide hands-on support across a Microsoft environment, including user access, onboarding/offboarding and device management
• Oversee contracts, suppliers, renewals and cost control across operational services
• Support the running of 8 offices and properties, including leases, maintenance, security and office moves, working closely with external third parties
• Manage a fleet of 80 vehicles, including compliance, renewals and line management of the Fleet Administrator  
• Support key business projects including systems replacement, office moves and fleet renewal

About you

• IT Management experience in a similar roles within charity, education or the public sector
• Strong hands-on IT experience, ideally within a Microsoft 365 environment
• Experience managing or working with an MSP and holding them to account on service delivery
• Confident managing suppliers, contracts and budgets
• Strong Excel and numerical skills
• Organised, proactive and comfortable juggling a varied workload
• Able to balance technical IT work with broader operational responsibilities

 
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy, and being hands-on while working in an organisation where your contribution has real purpose.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.