European Operations Manager

Charity People are thrilled to be working with a global humanitarian charity which equips grassroots activists with the financial and strategic support they need to improve lives, mobilise movements, and build a better future for their communities. Theysupport and protect the rights of children, women, migrants, indigenous people, and LGBTQ people. These community-based groups have a presence in more than 25 countries across North Africa, Mediterranean, Latin America, South Asia, West and Sub-Saharan Africa.
**EUROPEAN OPERATIONS MANAGER**
**IMMEDIATE START**
**FULL TIME: 40 hours, 08:00-17:00 (flexible based on business need)**
**LOCATION: London (hybrid working)**
**6 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT**
**SALARY: £45,000-£55,000 depending on experience**
The European Operations Manager will be responsible for operational management and implementing infrastructure and systems needed for the organisation to execute its mission in Europe across all functional areas including programmatic, fundraising, and administrative.
The role is focused on operational duties that support the European Office's running and on fully integrating the European operations into the global organization at multiple levels (including business administration, finance, and human resources).
**Key Responsibilities**:
**Organisational Integration**:

- Manage cross departmental initiatives and research projects that develop the infrastructure, systems, and processes, ensuring attention to regulatory compliance and legal considerations in the European context
- Identify key contextual differences between the US and UK and recommend adaptations to global policies
**Business Administration and Regulatory Compliance**:

- Keep current and understand nuances of current and upcoming regulatory requirements that impact the Fund UK and the governance responsibilities of the UK Trustees
- Support the Director of the European Office in educating UK Trustees about their responsibilities during onboarding and recurring refresher moments
- Develop and maintain a calendar of statutory deadlines, recommend strategies, policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the smooth running of the charity
- Partner with development, grants management, and program staff to research legal considerations and best practices associated with their areas of work (revenue streams, grant making, etc), particularly those unique to UK and Europe;
**Finance**:

- Process payments and enter details in the accounting systems for UK accounts payable and receivable
- Partner with the finance team to track and monitor the overarching EO budget
- Oversee the preparation of the narrative Trustees' report for the annual accounts
- Support the annual audit proceedings and preparation for the annual accounts
**Human Resources**:

- Support the Director of People & Culture and HR Generalist on benefit administration including identifying benefit providers and liaising with various vendors and regulatory entities as needed
- Process payroll and pension contributions monthly
- Serve as a resource for London-based staff to discuss benefits and how best to use them
- Facilitate orientation and on-boarding activities for new hires based in the European office
- Manage the contracts for various US, UK and International vendors and consultants to the Fund UK entity
**Security, Facilities & IT**:

- Participate in and contribute to various security meetings as a member of the security team
- Understand and serve as a resource on a number of security-related resources available during an emergency or security situation
- Working in tandem with the European Office Director to ensure systems and facilities management including liaising with landlords, office management and stationary orders
- Overseeing new hire set ups, and coordinating with IT, are carried out effectively for smooth operations of the office

**How to apply**
We are looking to move quickly with this role, if you are interested, please send your CV as soon as possible.