Job Description
Operations and Compliance Manager
Salary: £40,690 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Core hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes, MK6 2HH – hybrid working available
About Us
The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.
About the role
This is a key role in the Finance, People & Operations team, ensuring SIA operates smoothly, safely and compliantly. You’ll lead on compliance, the maintenance and security of SIA House IT, and sustainability - making sure our systems and structures support our network effectively.
Key responsibilities include:
Leadership:
* Play an active role in SIA’s management team, contributing to cross-departmental projects.
* Engage in staff, management, and trustee meetings, helpful shape SIA’s operational effectiveness.
* Champion organisation planning and drive the achievement of strategic goals.
Operations and Facilities:
* Oversee and maintenance, security and efficiency of SIA House, ensuring value for money in supplier contracts.
* Ensure effective short, medium, and long-term planning and management of the operations budgets.
* Lead on health & safety compliance, and ensure all policies are up to date.
* Drive sustainability initiatives and lead our staff sustainability group.
* Create and maintain the organisation’s business continuity plan.
IT:
* Lead IT strategy, ensuring systems meet the organisation’s needs.
* Oversee IT provision, staff training, and cyber security in collaboration with our Managed Security Service provider.
Compliance:
* Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including health & safety and data protection.
* Act as the designated officer for complaints, and compliance-related issues.
* Keep up to date with UK regulatory changes and ensure SIA remains compliant.
* Support risk management and report compliance matters to senior leadership and the board.
* Coordinator and deliver compliance training for staff, trustees, and volunteers.
Closing date: 23 June 2025, 10am
Interview dates: 1 July 2025 at SIA House, Milton Keynes.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At SIA, we value. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.
We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of, ,, ,, ,, family or parental status, or status.
Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview.
No agencies please.
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