Senior Operations Manager

Overview

Lumos Foundation is a global organisation working to end the institutionalisation of children and strengthen families through system-wide reform.

Lumos is entering an exciting period of strategic transformation to strengthen our operational foundations, refine our systems and enhance our capacity to deliver on our mission to realise every child’s right to a family. The Senior Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in building the operational foundations and risk-aware culture needed for success both now and as the organisation prepares for the future.

Responsibilities

• As a delivery partner to the Director of People & Operations, lead the implementation of agreed operational priorities.
• Strengthen country office and partner capability, and ensure that operational standards, policies and practices are consistently embedded across existing and new geographies.
• Provide independent oversight and assurance across operational risk, safety, security and safeguarding, working closely with delivery teams while retaining the authority to challenge, escalate and inform senior decision-making.

Requirements

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who thrives on systems thinking, coordination and execution, and who is motivated by turning risk awareness, data and lessons learned into practical organisational improvement that strengthens organisational resilience and impact.

Other information

• Permanent, full-time (35 Hours/week), hybrid
• Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum, depending on experience

How To Apply

See attached job description for more details including benefits

Deadline: Monday 23 February 2026, 9:00 am CET

Lumos is recruiting for these roles via an external recruitment agency, Upsall International.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the application link provided. You will also be asked to answer a short set of application questions.

If you have any questions about the role or organisation and would like an informal chat ahead of submitting a formal application, please reach out to Shoshana Grammer at shoshana@upsallinternational.com

To note: in order to keep your application safe and ensure your data is GDPR compliant, applications will not be accepted via email.