Operations Manager – Safe Childhoods Initiative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Oversee the core operational systems of Safe Childhoods, which encompasses planning cycles, team processes, internal reporting, budgeting, contract management, consultant oversight, and donor reporting obligations.

• Facilitate coordination across various workstreams, ensuring that decisions, deadlines, dependencies, and follow-up actions are clearly defined and effectively managed.

• Create tailored processes that meet the needs of the organization without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.

• Assist in advisory or board functions by preparing documents, minutes, decision logs, and tracking follow-up actions.

• Ensure that governance decisions and actions are properly documented and advanced.

• Promote clear communication and coordination among the Safe Childhoods team.

• Collaborate with Purposeful Ventures and operational partners on finance, HR, contracting, compliance, and risk management.

• Serve as the primary contact for shared systems and processes with Purposeful Ventures.

• Manage operational requirements and address issues promptly through escalation and resolution.

• Provide support to the Executive Director by prioritizing and preparing for key meetings.

• Resolve operational challenges and offer executive assistant support as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong commitment to fostering a fairer society where all children and young people can thrive.

• Proven ability to take ownership of responsibilities and a strong work ethic geared towards success.

• Excellent operational judgment and organizational skills.

• Proficient in navigating finance, governance, HR, contracts, and team coordination.

• Practical, discreet, and composed under pressure.

• Capable of managing multiple tasks, identifying priorities, and ensuring follow-through.

• Valid right to work in the UK.

• Familiarity with planning, governance, budgeting, contracting, HR, compliance, and risk management.

• Knowledge of good governance practices and internal coordination methods.

• Experience in managing or coordinating operational systems and processes across various organizational domains.

• Background in supporting governance meetings, planning cycles, budgets, contracts, or organizational reporting.

• Experience collaborating closely with senior leaders and aligning priorities and follow-up actions.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• A pragmatic and agile mindset coupled with sound judgment.

• Effective problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Dedication to implementing and enhancing systems and processes.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion appropriately.

• Experience in small charities, foundations, hosted initiatives, startups, fiscally sponsored projects, or international NGOs is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote working environment.

• Full-time commitment of 37.5 hours per week.

• Fixed-term employment through December 2029.

• Opportunity to develop tailored systems and operational methods for a growing international initiative.

• Chance to collaborate with prominent philanthropists, foundations, and international partners.