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
1. Line manage three people
2. Support recruitment and onboarding of staff and volunteers
3. Prepare monthly management accounts (with support from outsourced services)
4. Oversee payroll and pension (outsourced)
5. Pay invoices and monitor grant expenditure
6. Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
7. Support budget preparation and annual returns
8. Manage contracts (IT, phones, rent, website, etc.)
9. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory duties
10. Lead on safeguarding, information governance, and health & safety
11. Support social media and...