Interim Charity Manager (Senior Operations / COO-level)
Bedford (hybrid) Part-time (23 days per week)
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.£300£400 per day 23 month contract
Were supporting a small, well-established charity delivering vital services to older people experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
Following a period of significant change, the organisation is seeking an experienced interim to step in quickly, provide stability and keep services running smoothly during a short-term transition.
This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting to the Board, where youll balance operational delivery with senior oversight.
What youll be doing
- Steadying day-to-day operations during a period of change
- Supporting a small team of staff and volunteers
- Maintaining relationships with funders, partners and care providers
- Overseeing delivery of volunteer-led services
- Ensuring fundraising activity and grant commitments stay on track
- Working closely with Trustees to manage priorities, risks and performance
About you
This role would suit an experienced:Charity Manager / Operations Manager / Head of Operations / COO / small charity CEO
Youll bring:
- Experience working in a small charity or community organisation
- A hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach
- Confidence working with Boards and external stakeholders
- Experience across operations, service delivery and ideally fundraising
- The ability to quickly build trust and provide calm, credible leadership
Why this role?
This is a great opportunity to step into a meaningful organisation at a pivotal moment where your impact will be immediate and genuinely valued. xwzovoh
About Charity Recruit
At Charity Recruit, we specialise exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, supporting charities to secure high-quality interim and permanent talent. We understand the pressures charities face and pride ourselves on delivering candidates who can make an impact from day one.
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