Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
The Runnymede Trust is the UK’s leading race equality think tank. We generate research to challenge racial inequality in Britain.
For more than 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to build a Britain in which we all belong. Proudly independent, we speak truth to power on race and racism without fear or favour. We are not swayed by political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are authentic, led by an ethnically diverse team we draw from our lived experience and that of our wide and inclusive community and partnership networks.
At the Runnymede Trust we are on an exciting journey to grow our organisation and our operational resilience. As we grow into a medium-size organisation there is huge opportunity to develop our systems, tools and operational processes to best support our team.
The role
This is a crucial role at the heart of the organisation and the post holder will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of operations/office management, HR, finance, digital platforms and compliance to ensure the smooth running of the organisation and enable our staff team to do their best work.
You will work closely with supportive colleagues to ensure that all operational management aspects are delivered timely and accurately. You will report to the Operations Director and work closely with the Head of Finance, Fundraising Manager and Partnerships Manager. We are a growing organisation, and this is a unique opportunity to grow and innovate with the organisation and to contribute to our future success.
Who we are looking for
You'll be the right person for this job if you're passionate about solving problems, no matter if they're big or small; and have a strong mindset of getting things done. You will also thrive with a varied workload and are brilliant at prioritisation and working at pace. This role involves lots of interpersonal work with colleagues and others so you will be energised by the possibility of helping and supporting others across the team to do their best work.
Benefits
Along with a competitive salary and an opportunity to work alongside an inspiring team of thought-leaders and changemakers, we offer the following benefits:
- 33 days annual leave (including flexibility to take bank holidays when best suits you)
- Extra annual leave for volunteering and/or study
- Flexible working and hybrid/home working
- Enhanced parenthood policies
- Contributory pension
- Investment and support with training, professional growth and development
For a full job description and for guidance on how to apply, please visit the following link: https://www.runnymedetrust.org/careers/operations-manager
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
Application deadline: 13/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Manager roles across The Runnymede Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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