At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations and manage day-to-day activities in a creative charity environment.
- Company: Sound Minds, a user-led charity transforming lives through arts for mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contribution, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Fixed term contract with potential for renewal; dynamic and supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant community and make a real difference in mental health support.
- Qualifications: Strong IT skills and experience in operations management required.
The predicted salary is between 42833 - 42833 £ per year.
The arts for mental health - peer support delivered creatively. Sound Minds is a user-led charity transforming lives through music, film and art. We are a thriving community bound together by creativity and a shared belief in mutual learning and peer support.
Main purposes of the job:
Sound Minds is recruiting a Head of Operations to join our team in Wandsworth. The Head of Operations is a member of the senior leadership team at Sound Minds and leads the management and day-to-day operations of a vibrant community premises. Sound Minds is in a period of review and consolidation, following growth of its programmes and having secured Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation status. The Head of Operations will further develop and implement robust systems to support this growth and the charity's future aims.
The role leads on all operational, health and safety, premises, IT, systems, human resources, evaluation, and reporting activity. The Head of Operations manages the delivery of Sound Minds' Peer Support service and will act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They deputise for the CEO as required. They will assist the CEO on maintaining key relationships with external stakeholders and external communications.
Sound Minds is a creative place, and the Head of Operations will need a passion for organisation and administration.
- Salary: £42,833 per annum (pro rata) & 3% contribution to pension
- Hours: 28 hours per week
- This fixed term contract ends on 16th June 2030 and is renewable depending on funding.
- Strong IT skills are essential for this role.
- You will be required to have a DBS (criminal records check) and satisfactory written references before starting.
The full job description and application pack are available from Sound Minds' website.
Closing date: 10:00am, Monday 7th September 2026
First interviews: Friday 18th September 2026
Head of Operations employer: Sound Minds
Sound Minds is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture in the heart of Wandsworth, London. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer meaningful opportunities to make a real impact in the community while enjoying a flexible part-time role. Our commitment to health and safety, alongside a collaborative environment, ensures that you can thrive both personally and professionally.
