Operations & Office Manager

Operations & Office Manager

We re looking for an Operations & Office Manager to help establish and run the organisation s administrative, contractual, and operational foundations.

This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives on building efficient systems, supporting teams, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

Location: Central London (Fitzrovia)
Salary: £38,000 £40,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Start date: ASAP

Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at 11.59pm

About the role

As Operations & Office Manager, you ll lead the day-to-day management of the office, oversee administrative systems, and act as the key point of contact for operational matters. You ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure compliance, effective coordination, and strong relationships with partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

You ll also take responsibility for HR and recruitment support, financial administration, and charity compliance, making sure policies, contracts, and records are maintained to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running and initial set-up of the office, working closely with our architects, Counterspace.
• Acting as the first point of contact for operational queries and supporting the senior leadership team.
• Managing contracts, procurement, and supplier relationships, ensuring all deliverables and payments are tracked.
• Providing HR support across recruitment, onboarding, and policy maintenance.
• Supporting finance processes, including expenses, invoices, and compliance reporting.
• Developing and improving operational systems, processes, and data management tools.
• Ensuring charity and GDPR compliance and maintaining up-to-date organisational documentation.

About you

We re looking for a professional with 4+ years experience in operations, administration, or office management. You ll have a proven track record in managing contracts and suppliers, excellent organisational and communication skills, and strong proficiency with Microsoft 365.

An understanding of HR processes, charity governance, and financial administration would be an advantage. Most importantly, you ll be proactive, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to help shape a new and inclusive arts organisation from the ground up.

Please upload your CV (2 pages), a covering letter (1 page) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria of the role.

About the organisation:

This is a brand new arts and cultural institution and charity in London s central Fitzrovia district, developed from the digital platform originally launched in 2011 by the Kamel Lazaar Foundation. Dedicated to supporting artists from the Global Majority, Ibraaz is an ambitious and creative organisation providing a brave space for art, culture, and ideas.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Operations Manager, Office Manager, Business Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Operations and Administration Manager, People and Operations Lead, Charity Operations Manager, Administration Manager, Governance and Compliance Officer, Operations Coordinator, Operations Executive, Executive Assistant, or Business Support Manager, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.