Operations Support Manager

Operations Support Manager

Location: Farringdon (Fully office-based)
Contract: Temporary, 2-3 months
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pay: £19.78 per hour + £2.39 holiday pay (equivalent to £36,000 FTE)
Start date: Immediate

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a leading professional membership body that supports individuals working in a specialised scientific and healthcare field. We are looking to recruit an Operations Support Manager for an immediate start. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity to play a key role in ensuring smooth operational delivery within a busy and collaborative environment.

About the Role

You will manage core operational areas and deputise for the Head of Operations, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently and effectively. This includes overseeing reception services, health and safety compliance, IT coordination, and facilities maintenance. You'll also provide administrative support to senior leadership and act as the first point of contact for operational queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage reception and front-of-house services, including line management of the Receptionist.
• Oversee health and safety processes, including fire safety risk assessments and staff training records.
• Act as first-line support for IT issues, coordinating with external providers and maintaining systems.
• Arrange facilities maintenance and monitor cleaning contracts.
• Maintain asset registers and support procurement for repairs and improvements.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Head of Operations and assist with ad hoc tasks.

About You

• Previous experience in a similar role and willingness to learn.
• Strong understanding of IT systems and proficiency in Office 365.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and ability to work collaboratively.

How to Apply

Please apply without delay, as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis for this urgent role.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.

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.