Operations Head jobs in United Kingdom

We are working in partnership with The Almshouse Association, who can trace its roots back to February 1946 when, at a meeting held in the Chapter House of Southwark Cathedral, representatives of London’s Almshouses formed a committee to safeguard the interests of Almshouse buildings and the welfare of residents.

Today, The Almshouse Association is an essential component of the Almshouse movement; they continue to provide support, information and guidance on a broad range of general and specific issues, to over 1600 independent Almshouse member charities that provide homes for around 36,000 residents across the United Kingdom.

They are seeking a new Operations Manager to join their senior management team, the role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on management, offering the opportunity to strengthen a historic and socially important part of the charitable housing landscape.

• Operational leadership and organisational management
• Strategic planning and effective delivery
• The ability to understand and deal with complex documents and solve problems
• Member support and engagement
• Risk, compliance and governance
• Financial and resource management

The successful candidate will have significant experience in operational leadership within a charity, membership body, housing organisation, or similarly values‑driven environment. You will have a strong understanding of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance in the charitable sector. The ability to lead teams, manage change, and build effective cross‑functional working. You will also have excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills and a commitment to the ethos and values of Almshouses and the broader charitable housing sector.

The position is ideal for a collaborative, values‑driven leader with a passion for the charitable sector and a commitment to improving the lives of residents supported by Almshouses.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment at info@charismarecruitment.co.uk or 01962 813300. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date for applications : 18 January 2026

Charisma vetting interviews to be completed by : 22 January 2026

Interview dates with The Almshouse Association : TBC