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Operations & People Manager

Closing date: 10pm Wednesday 17 June 2026

Fixed Term Contract to end 31st July 2027 - with a salary of £42,735 pa.

The role: 

This is a pivotal role at National Numeracy, helping to ensure our people, systems and processes enable the successful delivery of our mission to improve numeracy across the UK.

As a key member of the operations function, you will work closely with the Operations & Impact Director to strengthen organisational effectiveness, support colleagues across the organisation and help drive continuous improvement in the way we work.

During this maternity cover period, a particular focus will be supporting the ongoing development and adoption of our CRM and operational systems, ensuring they provide robust information, efficient processes and an excellent user experience. You will also play a central role in maintaining effective governance, supporting our people practices and helping to foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys improving systems, enabling others to do their best work and helping mission-driven organisations operate effectively and sustainably.

The postholder will also provide line management and support to one team member, helping to ensure their development, wellbeing and contribution to organisational objectives.

The role is a maternity leave cover with an ideal start date in August 2026 and an anticipated end date of 31st July 2027. It would be suitable for either 4 or 5 days per week. 

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