Position: Part-time Operations Manager
Location: Wallingford (OX10) with hybrid working
Salary: £34,000 – £42,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (with some flexibility around working pattern)
Experience: Operations Manager, People Management, Leadership, Co-ordination, Events, Charity, Social Enterprise, Efficiency, Resilience 

The Opportunity    

Thompson & Terry Recruitment are working with a growing charitable organisation based near Wallingford, who are looking to recruit an efficient and independent Operations Manager to join their friendly team on a part-time basis.   

The successful Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a small team, managing the efficiency of people, processes and procedures, bridging the gap between the organisation and Trustees, and reporting on finances and performance alongside other general operations.  

Other duties associated with the Operations Manager role will include leading on recruitment, onboarding and training, approving operational expenses, overseeing the procurement process, data protection, health & safety and compliance and working closely with the Communications & Events Manager to assist with the operational organisation of events.  

The Operations Manager position would be well-suited to candidates with a background in fast-paced operational management and the ability to ‘wear many hats’ as there will be times when you are the most senior member of the team. Candidates coming from a leadership position within a small business would be well-suited for this role or those with demonstrated skills in organisation, people management and process monitoring/improvement. 

The Company    

Our client are an ethical and award-winning organisation and registered independent charity who work across the UK to deliver their mission and seek to enhance the knowledge of those around them.  

It is vital for our client that the successful candidate completely aligns with their sustainability mission and is looking for a long-term role where they can make a real difference to the growth of the organisation but also the wider community. 

In exchange for your hard work, our client rewards their staff with hybrid and flexible working opportunities, unlimited access to the expertise of their members and the opportunity the work with industry leaders therefore making the work really rewarding.   

Requirements    

• Experience working in a similar role and drive to move the organisation forward through innovation, problem-solving and decision-making 
• The proven ability to organise and manage a small team alongside own workload 
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to people manage but also communicate with trustees, suppliers, partners and other members 
• Strong IT skills and experience using operational management software  

Thompson & Terry Ltd, trading as Thompson & Terry Recruitment (thompsonandterry.co.uk) are an Abingdon based recruitment agency specialising in placing candidates into jobs in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. We typically source candidates for Sales, Marketing and office administration jobs. No terminology used in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, age or sex.   

PLEASE NOTE: Due to a high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful at this time.