Operations Manager

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Matched pension contribution

Employee discounts

Wellbeing hub

Prayer facilities

Job summary

Human Appeal in Manchester seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the office’s daily operations, procurement and administration, and to support security and a safe, well-functioning workplace. This is a full-time fixed-term contract with a view to progression into a permanent role.

The role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to humanitarian work and organizational impact. Applicant should have university-level qualifications in management or supply chain and strong MS Office skills;

Qualifications

• University degree or professional certification in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and English language.
• Arabic language skills considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement, assets and administration ensuring donor regulations and asset controls are followed.
• Manage warehouse operations, stock security, asset registers and regular reporting.
• Coordinate planning across support departments at national level and review monthly operations reports.
• Develop and implement security strategies, training and compliance with policies.

Skills

MS Office Suite

English Language

Arabic Language

Education

University degree or professional certification in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Operations Manager to join our team based in Manchester. The role will be worked on a full-time basis in the Office. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of a fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

As Operations Manager, responsible for operational oversight of the office’s daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning of all procurement and Administration functions, as well as day-to-day security management to create a well-functioning working environment for HA.

Benefits of joining us as our Operations Manager include:

• 35 days Annual LeaveMatched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Access to wellbeing hub
• Prayer facilities
• Opportunity to really make a difference!

Key duties and responsibilities of the Operations Manager:

Supply Chain:

• Update and contextualize Human Appeal’s standards for assets/equipment to be purchased, as required.
• Oversee warehouse by Ensuring warehouse and stocks are secure, well managed and documented, and ensuring assets and property are effectively managed, asset list is updated regularly and assets are disposed of according to and/or donor regulations.
• Ensure donor reports for assets are completed and submitted on time to the Finance/ Programmes and other departments as appropriate.

Office Administration:

• Lead and coordinate on the planning and implementation of activities by all support departments on the national level, and Review monthly Operations’ reports and provide feedback to all operations staff, and other key staff as needed to monitor performances of operation department.
• Work with the programmes team and other departments to understand and define roles and Conduct operational workshops regularly/depending on the program needs to ensure unison with the Operations (support services) team.

Security:

• Develop security strategies within the Acceptance, Protection and Deterrence frameworks, country security plan, evacuation plan, and provide staff training relating to security issues and evacuation, and Adhere to stated policies and procedures as per the company handbook, health and safety requirements Investor in People standard and Quality management system to keep work place safe.

What we’re looking for in our Operations Manager:

• Education - University Degree or professional certification in Supply Chain Management, Business Management or related field.
• Experience - At least 5 years of successful Administrative experience at Officer level, ideally with INGO.
• Essential Criteria - MS Office Suite. English Langauge.
• Desirable Criteria - Arabic Language

This would be an ideal role for an experienced Operations Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!

Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.