Head of Operations

Job Title: Head of Operations
Job Term: Permanent
Hours: Full time / part-time (minimum of 28 hours up to 35
hours per week). Flexible working options available
Salary: £47,000 to £53,500 p.a. pro rata (depending on
experience)
Pension: 8% employer pension contribution
Leave: 33 days pro rata (including public holidays) pro rata
with an additional one day per year up to a
maximum of 38 days (including public holidays) pro
rata
Reports to: CEO
Line
Management: Up to five staff members
Probation: Three month probation period
Location: Central London, near London Bridge and with
occasional travel to Sheffield

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to join ATLEU, a leading legal, anti-trafficking and human rights charity, in a vital operational leadership role.

This is a role for someone bringing significant operational management experience, ideally within the charity/NGO and human rights sector. You will be a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will bring your skills and experience to a dedicated team that punches well above its weight and is passionate about transforming individual lives and bringing about long term change.

The Head of Operations will provide leadership in all operational matters, supporting the organisation's mission and long-term objectives, supporting ATLEU’s growth, resilience, and sustainability as well as building a flexible and supportive environment that enables the ATLEU team to do the challenging work that they do. This role is managed by, and works closely with the Chief Executive and you will be a member of ATLEU’s Senior Management team.

We are looking for a positive, detail-oriented, creative thinker and problem solver who will build on our reputation for innovation and excellence. You will have a track record of achievement in this field and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong financial and business acumen.

You will have experience of and confidence in overseeing a wide remit of cross cutting functions including finance, human resources, office management, information technology and governance and compliance. You will be comfortable learning and acting upon complex and technical information.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working with people, is comfortable with autonomy and who thrives in a role which is fast-paced and where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will enjoy working in the office and being available to support colleagues.

How to apply

All information about this role can be found here.

To apply, please email a copy of your CV, a covering letter, and an Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form to recruitment@atleu.org.uk, ref: REF:2026/Head of Operations.

The deadline for applications is at 10am on Wednesday 19 August 2026. Applications received after this time will not be considered.

Please ensure that the cover letter:

• Sets out why you wish to work for ATLEU

• Addresses the criteria contained in the Person Specification

• Demonstrates your competency for the role.

We are proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which aims to create a charitable sector that is led by people with lived experience of the asylum and immigration system. As part of this network, we challenge the one-size-fits-all approach in our employment practices, and respect personal circumstances and needs of people with lived experience. Please feel free to use their information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.