Blind Veterans UK – Centre Operations Co-ordinator

Blind Veterans UK – Centre Operations Co-ordinator

Rustington, West Sussex

About Us

We’re Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision‑impaired ex‑service people from every generation rebuild their lives regardless of how or when they lost their sight. Founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson to help the many veterans losing their sight after the First World War, we have supported those blinded in subsequent wars and military engagements, including the Second World War, and more recently, the conflicts in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan.

We are now looking for a Centre Operations Co‑ordinator to join us on a full‑time basis, for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.

Benefits

• Salary of £31,276
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to legal services and mental health support
• Employee assistance programme
• Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
• Professional and personal development
• Enhanced pay

This is a fantastic opportunity for a high‑calibre administration professional with experience of working with executive‑level individuals to advance their career with our respected charity.

You’ll have the chance to gain valuable experience in a truly rewarding role where there is real scope to make an impact and support deserving people who have already given so much.

Within our supportive environment, you will be enabled to grow and develop, gain exposure to a wide range of operations and processes and work with senior leadership, further supporting your professional growth.

Role

As a Centre Operations Co‑ordinator, you will provide comprehensive and proactive business and administrative support across our centre in Rustington.

Working closely with the Head of Centre Services, you will help improve service delivery, enhance operational efficiency and support regulatory compliance. You will ensure members, customers and stakeholders receive a high‑quality and professional service.

You will also support the leadership team in shaping the future direction of the centre while representing us both internally across the charity and externally with key stakeholders.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with operational coordination to improve service delivery and efficiency
• Support regulatory and governance requirements across centre operations
• Help co‑ordinate communication with internal teams, members and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational improvements

Qualifications

To be considered as a Centre Operations Co‑ordinator, you will need:

• Proven experience providing high‑level executive and administrative support, including acting on behalf of senior leaders and influencing decision‑making at a strategic level
• Experience supporting clinical governance processes, including reporting on infection prevention and control, medication audits, and other quality assurance activities
• An understanding of insurance administration within a service or organisational setting
• A good understanding of information governance in a service environment
• Advanced proficiency in Office 365 applications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to produce high‑quality minutes, reports, and presentations
• A highly organised and adaptable approachThe ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and proactively solve problems under pressure
• A team player mentality
• Self‑motivation, resilience, and a proactive attitude combined with strong personal integrity

The closing date for this role is 4th April 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Operations Co‑ordinator, Executive Support Officer, Business Support Officer, Senior Administrator, Office Manager, Operations Support Officer, Governance Officer, EA, PA, Executive Assistant, or Personal Assistant.

Webrecruit and Blind Veterans UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re ready to support effective operations at our Rustington centre as a Centre Operations Co‑ordinator, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

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