Operations Director
Contract: Initial six-month contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent
Location: Globally based / remote, with reliable working-hour overlap with the London head office and flexibility to work across time zones
Salary: Dependent on location and experience (London salary benchmarked at circa £75,000 - £80,000), with flexibility for an experienced interim appointment
Start: As soon as possible
Altum Consulting is partnering with a start-up, global health-focussed NGO with a unique and highly effective approach to solving a major global health issue. The organisation is growing with secure funding and is now seeking an Operations Director to strengthen the infrastructure supporting its international work.
Its approach is grounded in evidence, data and cost-effectiveness. With a growing team working across countries and time zones, it needs operational systems and processes that are reliable, proportionate and able to support further expansion.
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys building and improving how an organisation works. You will bring rigour to systems, technology, compliance and administration, while keeping processes practical for the people using them.
The start-up context is central to the role. Some foundations are already in place; others need developing or adapting as the organisation grows. You will need to assess what matters most, establish clear ownership and deliver improvements while keeping day-to-day operations running.
Responsibilities
Reviewing operational arrangements and setting clear priorities for the initial six-month period.
Strengthening systems, technology and processes to support a growing, globally distributed team.
Improving workflows, integrations and automation to reduce manual work and make information more reliable.
Establishing clear responsibilities, controls and documentation across operational activities.
Coordinating legal and compliance requirements across jurisdictions, working with internal colleagues and external advisers.
Managing relationships with technology providers, suppliers and other operational partners.
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