- Posted 09 May 2025
- Salary £54k - 57k per year
- LocationBury St Edmunds
- Job type Contract
- SpecialismOperations, Admin & Support
- Reference46745
Head of Operations
Job description
Interim Head of Operations
Bury St Edmunds (mostly on-site with some hybrid working)
Full-time | 6-month fixed-term contract
£54,000 to £57,000 per annum (pro rata)
Are you an experienced operations leader who thrives in a values-driven, purpose-led environment? Do you enjoy driving improvements across systems, facilities and IT to ensure teams can deliver their best work?
We’re supporting a well-established charity in the East of England to recruit an Interim Head of Operations. This is a key senior leadership role, responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of Facilities and IT teams, ensuring the organisation’s systems, sites and environments are safe, compliant and operating to a high standard.
What you’ll be doing:
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Leading and supporting high-performing Facilities and IT teams to deliver excellent, responsive services across multiple sites.
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Overseeing health and safety, digital infrastructure, data security, procurement and contract management.
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Developing and implementing strategic plans that support broader organisational objectives.
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Acting as a key business partner, building strong working relationships across all departments.
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Deputising for the Corporate Services Director on Facilities and IT matters.
What we’re looking for:
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Proven experience at a senior level in operations, facilities, or IT/digital leadership roles.
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A collaborative, hands-on leader with strong influencing skills and a solutions-focused mindset.
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Sound knowledge of health and safety, data protection, procurement and project management.
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Experience of leading through change and delivering service improvements.
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A values-led approach and commitment to equity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
What’s on offer:
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A competitive salary of £54000-57000 per annum (pro rata).
- Flexible, hybrid working
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A chance to make a real impact in a respected and values-led organisation during a critical period of change.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, strategic oversight and operational delivery – and who wants to contribute to work that really matters.
To find out more or apply, please get in touch today.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.