Join our Core Team!

Come and join our core team and help people and nature to thrive in our district!

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Operations Manager to support our charity and eco shop. This is a 21-hour per week role, with flexibility to set your days/hours. It is a permanent role (after successful completion of the probationary period). £30,000 p.a pro rata.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Operations Manager will ensure the smooth running of the charity and the SVP eco shop by caring for its finances, facilities and eco shop staff. It’s an exciting time to join the charity as we look to build our resilience and sustainability for the next 35 years and beyond. This is a flexible and dynamic role for the right person who is looking to apply their skills and experience to help make a real difference at a local level and enact positive lasting change.

Key responsibilities

Payroll

·         Process monthly payroll, including expenses and pension contributions.

·         Draw up contracts for new staff and work with other core staff to manage new starter onboarding.

Bookkeeping

·         Track and manage all incoming and outgoing payments for the charity and the SVP eco shop.

·         Carry out all banking related activities, including reconciliations.

·         Complete SVP eco shop VAT returns.

·         Full financial record keeping for all aspects of the charity and SVP eco shop.

Budgeting

·         Work with other core staff to compile project, charity and SVP eco shop budgets.

·         Monitor budgets to ensure they are on track and that suitable levels of reserves are maintained.

·         Complete and track project claims.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

·         Compile all financial reports for Trustees and attend Trustee Board meetings to discuss.

·         Work with the SVP treasurer to ensure full financial compliance.

·         Complete general financial reports and statements as and when required.

·         Work with accountants to prepare and submit Annual Report and Accounts.

·         Carry out company secretarial duties.

·         Oversee all charity and SVP eco shop policies and procedures.

Facilities Management

·         Ensure smooth running of the charity by overseeing:

o   Buildings and SVP-owned land

o   Service contracts

o   Insurances

o   IT

o   Leases

o   Risk Management

o   Health and Safety

SVP eco shop oversight

·         Work with the eco shop supervisor to ensure smooth SVP eco shop operations.

·         Line management of SVP eco shop staff.

·         Work with other core staff to provide cover for staff shop absences.

Person specification

Essential

·         Payroll, bookkeeping and financial reporting experience, ideally gained in the charity or non-profit sector

·         Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

·         Experience of working in the environment sector 

·         Experience of facilities management

The role comes with a workplace pension and 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) pro-rata.

To apply send a covering letter and C.V to info@stroudvalleysproject.org. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 3 March. Interviews will be held week commencing 9 March.