Interim Director of Operations

Interim Director of Operations

Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: London, hybrid working with one set office day per week
Start: December 2026

TPP Recruitment is working with a small, values-led charity to recruit an experienced Interim Director of Operations for a six-month fixed-term contract.

This is a broad senior leadership role for someone who can step into an organisation during a period of transition, quickly understand its priorities and provide effective operational leadership across finance, governance, risk, compliance and people.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership, you will combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, making this particularly well suited to someone who has worked within a smaller charity where senior operational leaders hold a varied portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial management, including budgeting, cashflow forecasting, management accounts and financial reporting
• Oversee financial controls, audit requirements and financial risk
• Support effective governance and the servicing of the Board of Trustees
• Lead organisational risk management, compliance, policies and regulatory requirements
• Support the development of effective finance and risk governance arrangements
• Oversee day-to-day organisational operations, identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Provide effective leadership and line management to team members
• Oversee key people processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance and development
• Work with external HR support on employment, policy and compliance matters
• Contribute to organisational strategy, planning and development
• Support improvements across data protection and organisational policies

About you You will be an experienced senior charity or non-profit operations professional who is comfortable working across both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.
You will bring:

• Significant senior operations experience within a charity or non-profit environment
• Strong practical financial management experience, including budgets, management accounts, cashflow and financial controls
• Experience of charity governance, compliance and risk management
• Experience working closely with Boards and senior leadership
• Strong people management and HR experience
• Experience supporting organisations through change, transition or development
• The ability to work across a broad portfolio within a small organisation
• A practical, collaborative approach with strong judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively

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