Operations Manager - Charity

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK charity organization is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee office operations and ensure compliance with health and safety, GDPR, and charity governance. The role involves managing IT systems and suppliers while assisting with HR functions such as recruitment and onboarding. With a salary of up to £40,000 per annum and flexible working options, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact for seriously ill children. Join a supportive and inclusive team in North London.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000 per annum

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension contribution

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with charity governance and compliance.
• Familiarity with IT systems and supplier management.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage office operations including IT systems, suppliers, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, GDPR, and charity governance requirements.
• Lead organisational policy development and maintain compliance records.
• Assist with HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and wellbeing.
• Maintain and update HR policies aligned with UK employment law and charity values.
• Support strategic planning, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operations management

UK employment law

Charity governance

IT systems management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

• Make a real impact improving wellbeing for seriously ill children.
• Join a supportive, inclusive team with flexible working options.

About Our Client

Our client is a UK charity dedicated to bringing joy and laughter to seriously ill children in hospitals and hospices through in-person and virtual visits, events, and entertainment.

Job Description

• Manage office operations including IT systems, suppliers, and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, GDPR, and charity governance requirements.
• Lead organisational policy development and maintain compliance records.
• Assist with HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and wellbeing.
• Maintain and update HR policies aligned with UK employment law and charity values.
• Support strategic planning, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Operations Manager should have:

• Proven experience in operations management.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with charity governance and compliance.
• Familiarity with IT systems and supplier management.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 per annum.
• North London location
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, including the Christmas period.
• Pension contribution to support your future.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a not-for-profit organisation and make a meaningful impact. If you are an experienced Operations Manager looking to take the next step in your career, apply today!