Operations Manager — 16 hours per week

Big Brother Watch; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly office

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Big Brother Watch in London is seeking a part-time Office & Operations Coordinator to keep daily operations running, support a nearby office move and coordinate IT migrations.

The role is 16 hours per week on a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working and an assumed 50% office attendance; salary is £13,500 actual or £31,640 FTE, reflecting pro-rata terms.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing or coordinating a busy office or operational environment.
• Strong communication and office IT skills.
• Willingness to plan ahead and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations and coordinate an office move.
• Lead directed IT migrations and coordinate support, equipment and assets.
• Arrange meeting and travel logistics, office supplies, staff socials and the cycle-to-work scheme.
• Support HR administration and recruitment of staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Liaise with accountants, file receipts, maintain databases and physical/digital records.
• Assist supporter mailouts, uphold data protection and complete periodic office risk assessments.

Job description

Overview

Keep Big Brother Watch's London office and organisational operations running smoothly, reporting to the Director. This new role offers responsibility across office management, team support and operational improvements.

About the organisation

Big Brother Watch is an independent, non-partisan UK campaign group defending privacy and civil liberties in a period of technological change.

Responsibilities

Manage daily office operations and support a nearby office move. Lead directed IT migrations and coordinate support, equipment and assets. Arrange meeting and travel logistics, office supplies, staff socials and the cycle-to-work scheme. Support HR administration and recruitment of staff, volunteers and contractors. Liaise with accountants, file receipts, maintain databases and physical/digital records, assist supporter mailouts, uphold data protection and complete periodic office risk assessments.

About you

You will have substantial experience managing or coordinating a busy office or operational environment, strong communication and office IT skills, and the confidence to plan ahead and solve problems independently. Support for the organisation's civil-liberties mission and liberal principles is important.

Hours, location and pay

16 hours weekly on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with possible extension. Advertised annual actual salary £13,500; FTE £31,640. Vauxhall, London, with hybrid working considered; in practice the employer expects likely at least 50% office attendance.

School hours, shorter days, compressed hours and possible variations between term time and school holidays can be discussed. The employer aims to agree a consistent pattern around other commitments and welcomes experienced returners, parents and carers.

Benefits

• Pet-friendly office
• flexible working
• generous annual leave