Job title: Operations Manager Location: Hybrid - Birmingham (1-2 days/week) Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience) Contract: Six month FTC, 3-4 days per week (flexible) Start Date: ASAP Charity People are excited to be recruiting for a small, Birmingham based charity who provide support to help individuals improve their lives. The temporary Operations Manager will provide essential leadership for the charity and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone with strong operational and administrative experience, particularly within the charity sector. You will work closely with the Project Director and lead on finance, HR, compliance, and team coordination. Key Responsibilities Line manage three people Support recruitment and onboarding of staff and volunteers Prepare monthly management accounts (with support from outsourced services) Oversee payroll and pension (outsourced) Pay invoices and monitor grant expenditure Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems Support budget preparation and annual returns Manage contracts (IT, phones, rent, website, etc.) Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory duties Lead on safeguarding, information governance, and health 'safety Support social media and website content via the Marketing Volunteer Coordinate and support grant applications and fundraising efforts Gather content and data for funding bids and reports Experience required: Experience in operations or charity management Strong leadership and team coordination skills Excellent organisational and administrative abilities Proficiency in Excel, HR and financial systems Understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and charity governance Experience working with vulnerable people A proactive, self-starting attitude with a commitment to the charity's mission Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
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Operations Manager