Head of Operations

Inclusive Consulting; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inclusive Consulting seeks a proactive Head of Operations to join their values-driven organization. This permanent role involves leading internal processes, overseeing operational activities, and managing business aspects while supporting social impact initiatives. The position offers remote flexibility, a competitive salary, and the chance to shape a growing team culture that prioritizes people and community engagement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Stakeholder pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Smartphone and home working equipment provided

Qualifications

• Strong experience in operations or business management within a consultancy or social enterprise.
• Hands-on experience with internal systems and HR support.
• Comfortable leading delivery processes across a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of internal processes to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate delivery operations to ensure smooth project workflows.
• Oversee finance administration including invoicing and payroll coordination.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Project Coordination

Internal Systems Management

Job description

Inclusive Consulting is delighted to partner with a values-led social enterprise focused on creating healthier, more sustainable communities through people-centred placemaking and systems change. We are recruiting a strategic and proactive Head of Operations to join their ambitious team in a permanent role, with additional responsibility for covering Business Manager duties for a 12-month period.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the way a purpose-driven organisation works behind the scenes - ensuring the systems, processes and people that power its mission are aligned, efficient and well-supported. The role is fully remote with occasional travel and offers flexibility for either full-time or part-time working arrangements.

Role Responsibilities

Head of Operations – Permanent

• Lead the development and implementation of internal processes across the organisation to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Coordinate delivery operations, ensuring projects run smoothly with clear workflows, timelines and communication.
• Review and improve internal systems and data management tools (e.g. Xero, SharePoint, spreadsheets).
• Oversee day-to-day marketing coordination to maintain a consistent brand presence and campaign delivery.
• Drive internal communication and team connectivity to support engagement and collaboration.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding for consultants and associates, including contracts and induction.
• Support people operations and HR processes in collaboration with the CEO.
• Oversee governance, documentation and compliance, including core strategy meetings and filings.
• Contribute to business development by supporting early-stage pipeline activity and coordination.

Business Manager Maternity Cover – 12 Months

• Oversee finance administration including invoicing, payroll coordination, VAT/pension submissions and Xero reconciliation.
• Support project scheduling, capacity planning and team resourcing across multiple programmes.
• Contribute to marketing execution and attend weekly business development meetings.
• Maintain smooth internal operations, including IT, communications, and day-to-day admin support.
• Organise and support governance functions including leadership meetings, minute-taking and compliance filing.

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings strong experience in operations or business management - ideally within a consultancy, social enterprise, or purpose-led organisation.
• Has hands-on experience with internal systems, project coordination, finance processes and HR support.
• Is highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable leading delivery processes across a distributed team.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills, and is trusted by colleagues at all levels.
• Thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment and can balance strategic thinking with day-to-day delivery.
• Is values-driven with a strong interest in social impact, community-led initiatives and systems change.

What’s On Offer

• Permanent position with salary of £45,000–£55,000, depending on experience.
• Remote working with occasional in-person meetings.
• Flexibility for either full-time or part-time working patterns.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Stakeholder pension scheme.
• Occupational sick pay (two weeks full, two weeks half after probation).
• Smartphone (post-probation) and home working equipment provided.
• A collaborative, people-first team culture committed to wellbeing and shared purpose.
• A chance to shape how a growing, mission-driven organisation runs its operations.

If you’re a natural organiser who’s passionate about structure, clarity and social impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the process, please inform your consultant.

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