Impact-Focused Foundation Operations Lead

Northern Powergrid Foundation; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Up to 10% performance related bonus

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Northern Powergrid Foundation is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations and drive grant programmes for local communities. You will work with the Head of Foundation and Trustees to implement the business plan, manage grants, and ensure transparent reporting and impact measurement.

The role prioritises stakeholder engagement, DEI commitments, and building strong partnerships with regional funders and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management of grant programmes is preferred.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills are essential.
• Knowledge of charity governance and reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operational activity of the Foundation according to the strategic direction provided by the Board including grant making, stakeholder management, communications and marketing.
• Be responsible for planning and delivering a range of support, services and financial grants for communities most in need.
• Ensure robust and clear processes for awarding grants in line with our grant making policy and individual programme funding criteria.
• Be responsible for all aspects of service delivery, grants and performance, including monitoring and reporting.
• Have a key role in the delivery of the Foundation annual business plan.
• Maintain existing and develop new partnerships with statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations for the benefit of our communities.
• Develop and manage initiatives, events and campaigns, working with respective Northern Powergrid teams to increase engagement in our mission and ensure we can measure the impact.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Operational planning

Communication

Financial literacy

Grant programme management

Job description

Northern Powergrid Foundation is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily operations and drive grant programmes for local communities. You will work with the Head of Foundation and Trustees to implement the business plan, manage grants, and ensure transparent reporting and impact measurement.

The role prioritises stakeholder engagement, DEI commitments, and building strong partnerships with regional funders and internal teams.