Director Of Operations

Pathway Group; Hay Mills; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A national charity is seeking a Director of Operations to lead its transformational efforts aiming for operational excellence and strategic growth. The role focuses on establishing the operational roadmap, securing funding, and building partnerships that align with the organization's mission of promoting equality and inclusion. You will work closely with the Chair and Board to strengthen the charity's public voice and ensure a meaningful impact on society.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational leadership within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Proven ability to secure funding through successful bids and tenders.
• Strong network-building skills and ability to establish credible partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Establish operational roadmap, governance and risk management.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities that align with the charity's mission.
• Work closely with the Chair and Board to strengthen public voice.

Job description

Location: Remote (with occasional travel)

Working Pattern: Part-time (3 days per week)

This is an opportunity to help shape and grow a national charity with over 40 years of history tackling inequality and promoting inclusive opportunity across the UK. Rooted in a mission to influence policy, amplify underrepresented voices, and deliver meaningful impact, the organisation is entering a new chapter, and we're looking for someone to help lead that change.

The role of Director of Operations is central to this transformation. You'll be responsible for establishing the operational roadmap, including governance, risk, positioning and benchmarking, and ensuring the right foundations are in place to support the charity's vision: to be a bold, strategic voice for equality, equity and empowerment.

Alongside operational leadership, a key focus will be identifying and securing funding through bids and tenders that align with ECUK's purpose. This includes building the infrastructure and narrative needed to make the charity funding‑ready, as well as acting swiftly to capitalise on early opportunities.

Working closely with the Chair and Board, you'll also:

• Build credible partnerships and networks that support growth and visibility
• Shape delivery models that reflect national priorities around equality and mental health
• Strengthen the charity's public voice and external influence
• Embed effective and reflective ways of working that support long-term development

This isn't about maintaining the status quo — it's about enabling the charity to fulfil its potential and take up its place as a trusted partner, thought leader, and delivery body within the equality space. It's a platform to drive real change and deliver lasting impact.

Equality Council UK (ECUK), the organisation behind this work, is building a national presence through advocacy, engagement and delivery focused on tackling structural inequality and championing inclusive growth.

If you share our values, bring focus and pace, and want to play a key role in shaping what comes next — we'd love to hear from you