General Manager

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom SRG Network Full time

General Manager / Operations Manager | Blockchain / Web3 / Academics | Hybrid / London General Manager required for our client, a not-for-profit organisation in the Blockchain industry.

As the General Manager you will be responsible for introducing robust operational and monitoring procedures over the entire business operations to ensure that they run smoothly and efficiently.

What's on offer to you?

  • Genuine career progression
  • Exciting technology
  • Rapid growing organisationWhat You Will Be Doing
  • Setting up monitoring processes and operational best practices with the respective
  • Management staff in each of the different business areas, including Education, Research, Innovation, Tools and Products, Philanthropy and Public grants.
  • Overseeing contractual obligations with grantees, fellows and contractors to ensure they deliver on time and on-budget.
  • General management of offices and facilities (this requires the General Manager to be present in the office especially when Chairman and Executive Directors are not there).
  • Line manage the back office and back-office team and guarantee the smooth running of the operations and back office during working hours through effective management of the resources in place (especially in times of staff absence or holiday).
  • Be the first point of contact between staff and the Executive Office.
  • Monitor critical email accounts, including hr, legal and admin (and any others as needed).
  • Develop effective measurement and evaluation systems to assess program impacts and outcomes. Report these findings to the board of directors, funders, and other stakeholders to demonstrate accountability and inform future strategies.
  • Preparing reports and fulfilling contractual administrative and operational requirements that business funders require.
  • Helping to execute the long-range goals, strategies, plans, and policies that the Board of Directors have set out.
  • Ensure that the organisation (subsidiaries and related companies) comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Manage risks to the finances, reputation, and operational capabilities.
  • Oversee staff recruitment, onboarding, retention, and development, fostering a positive work environment that encourages professional growth and performance.
  • Creating and maintaining a performance management system for all employees and ensuring evaluation every quarter.
  • Design and lead the internship/student placement programme
  • Taking responsibility to lead certain special projects.
  • Act as spokesperson and opinion leader for the organisation as per our communication policy.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including funding agencies, academic institutions, industry partners, and government bodies.
  • Promote and manage cross-collaborations and cross-initiatives with other organisations and Non-profit organisations.
  • Finding and bringing in philanthropic leads for the organisation's mission.
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role

  • 5+ years as a General Manager, ideally in a start-up environment
  • Experience in funding
  • Experience working with Academics
  • Understanding of donor stewardship programs
  • Experience of Organize fundraising events, campaigns, and activities
  • Extensive operational management to Director levelKeywords: General Manager | Operations management | funding | AI | Academics

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