Operations Manager

ACF; Dutton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve Morgan Foundation is recruiting an Operations Manager to lead the systems, processes and governance that keep the charity running effectively. You will oversee the Grants management platform Plinth, drive improvements to operational workflows, and support governance and compliance across the organisation.

Based at our office in Bridgemere House, Preston Brook, this role focuses on tightening supplier management, coordinating finance and HR administration, and leveraging technology and AI

Qualifications

• Operational judgement and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to improve how things work in a small team.
• Experience in governance or grants management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grants management platform, Plinth.
• Oversee operational processes and governance.
• Manage supplier contracts and vendor relationships.
• CoordinateFinance and HR administration.
• Help leverage technology and AI across the organisation.

Skills

Operational judgement

Attention to detail

Willingness to improve processes

Job description

We're recruiting anOperations Managerto lead the systems, processes and governance that keep the Steve Morgan Foundation running effectively. This role sits at the centre of a small, ambitious team. You'll lead our grants management platform, Plinth, oversee operational processes, support governance and compliance, manage supplier contracts, coordinate finance and HR administration, and help us make better use of technology and AI. We're looking for someone who enjoys improving systems rather than simply maintaining them. You might come from a charity, a small business, a professional services firm, or another environment where a small number of people carry significant responsibility. No accounting qualification is required. Plinth experience is not required. Operational judgement, attention to detail and a willingness to improve how things work are.

Application Deadline

9/6/2026

Location

Bridgemere House, Preston Brook, Cheshire, WA7 3BD

Working from

Office

Remuneration Hours