At Nesta, we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you'd like to explore.
The Role - what you'll do
Manage CW finances through our programmes and proposals
Go-to point of contact for our programme teams on their budgets:
Checking variances and how these impact our overall Challenge Works financial position
Advice and signposting to team members on our financial processes (budgeting, re-forecasting and tracking).
Feed into CW-wide management information to guide strategic decisions
Manage the Challenge Works central budget—overseeing the tracking of income, expenditure, and processing invoices accurately
Work with the Head of Operations to improve financial monitoring across Challenge Works, collaborating with Nesta Finance to improve grant management and programme reporting.
Consolidate utilisation and financial data into clear dashboards for leadership.
Develop our CW team
Support the Head of Operations with resourcing our programmes and making recruitment decisions.
Lead the recruitment process for all roles below band 5 and support hiring managers to get the best outcomes from their recruitment process.
Support our team members and line managers with more complex HR queries and processes, liaising with the Nesta People Team.
Manage the planning of Challenge Works team Away Days to build and maintain team culture and skills
Responsible for organising the L&D offering for...
Operations Manager - Challenge Works - 12 months Maternity Cover in London employer: Nesta
Nesta is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, perfect for those passionate about driving innovation in the UK startup ecosystem. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have access to unique opportunities for professional development while working in the vibrant city of London, where collaboration and creativity thrive. Join us to make a meaningful impact and be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future.
