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  • Head of Operations

Head of Operations

Location: London
Salary: Between £47,911 and £53,890, inclusive of London Weighting, plus workplace pension contribution
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Standard office hours are 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. We offer hybrid working – staff currently work two to three days a week in the office.
Contract: Permanent

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Operations to support the organisation through a period of growth and restructure. Working with senior leadership, you will manage all operational functions including HR, system processes, and governance.

We are looking for a pragmatic, flexible, and solutions-oriented candidate with excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity for someone with demonstrable operational experience and a strong commitment to race equity to play a leading role in supporting an organisation that delivers innovative and influential programmes, research, and policy change.

Our commitment to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion

At the Race Equality Foundation, we are proud to be an anti-racist organisation and an equal-opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be their authentic self.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with lived experience of racial inequality or marginalisation.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact us if you need the job description or application materials in an alternative format (for example, large print or accessible PDF) or any adjustment during the interview process.

Why work with us?

At the Race Equality Foundation, you’ll join a passionate team that values inclusion and wellbeing. We offer:

  • Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays
  • Above-statutory employer pension contributions
  • Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) for health and wellbeing support
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • A friendly, flexible, and collaborative working environment

How to apply

Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting:

  1. Application form
  2. Supporting statement (max 2-3 pages)

If you require adjustments or accessible formats at any stage, email comms@racefound.org.uk

Closing date: 13th July, 9am.