Senior Operations Co-ordinator

Healthy & Active in East Kilbride; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is seeking a Senior Operations Co-ordinator to help ensure the organisation operates smoothly, efficiently and effectively. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive to support staff, strengthen systems and deliver impact across East Kilbride.

This varied role covers operations, staff supervision, payroll admin, HR support, health & safety coordination, governance, and reporting. A proactive, systems-minded individual will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, administration or coordination.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience with finance processes and systems.
• Familiarity with HR support and compliance.
• Health & safety coordination experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and administration.
• Supervise staff and provide line management.
• Administer payroll and assist with finance using Xero.
• Support HR processes and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate Health & Safety.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Support governance and Board activities.
• Deliver reporting and contribute to organisational development.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Staff supervision

Finance systems

HR support

Governance support

Tools

Xero

Job description

Become part of a Charity Making a Difference Every Day

Healthy and Active in East Kilbride is entering an exciting phase of development as we continue to build healthier, more connected and more resilient communities.

We're looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Operations Co-ordinator to help ensure the organisation continues to operate smoothly, efficiently and effectively.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, you'll play a key role in supporting our staff, strengthening organisational systems, and ensuring the charity has the operational foundations needed to continue delivering impact across East Kilbride.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding position covering:

• Operations and administration
• Staff supervision
• Finance administration using Xero
• Payroll administration
• HR support and compliance
• Health & Safety coordination
• Policies and procedures
• Governance and Board support
• Reporting and organisational development

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and autonomy to make things happen.

About You

We're looking for the right person who:

• Loves helping organisations run effectively.
• Enjoys working with systems and finding better ways of working.
• Has strong administration, coordination or operations experience.
• Is comfortable supervising staff and supporting colleagues.
• Has experience working with finance systems and organisational processes.
• Takes pride in delivering work to a high standard.

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a respected and ambitious local charity with a strong reputation for community impact. You'll enjoy a varied role, supportive team culture, opportunities for development and the chance to make a genuine difference every day.