Job Description
Join a Global Movement for Face Equality
Head of Operations
Part-time, 2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
Remote (UK-based)
£51,000 pro rata (£20,400 actual)
12-month fixed-term contract and likely to become permanent.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for social justice and operational excellence?
Do you want to be part of a pioneering global alliance that’s transforming lives and challenging stigma?
Face Equality International (FEI) is a unique membership-based charity leading a global movement for face equality. They unite non-profits from around the world to ensure that people with facial differences are seen, respected, and empowered. As the only non-profit with consultative status to the UN CRPD representing this community, their work is bold, collaborative, and deeply impactful.
They are now entering an exciting new chapter with a fresh strategy for 2025–2028, and we are supporting FEI recruit a newly created role, Head of Operations to help them build the infrastructure that will support their growth and amplify their global voice.
About the Role
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a small, fast-moving team and wants to make a tangible difference. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll lead on all things operations—from digital systems and compliance to HR and Finance, ensuring the charity runs smoothly and sustainably.
You’ll be joining a passionate team committed to inclusion, innovation, and social change. With external support in place for bookkeeping and admin, you’ll have the space to focus on strategic improvements and help shape the future of this incredible charity.
Essential Criteria
- The ideal appointee will have charity management experience, with a good understanding of charity governance and compliance.
- You will also have excellent digital and IT skills and possess a collaborative mindset and great people skills.
- It’s also essential that you have a genuine commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Four excellent reasons to join the team:
- Flexible, remote working (UK only)
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) + UK bank holidays + Christmas closure
- A chance to work with a global alliance of inspiring member organisations
- Be part of a movement that’s changing perceptions and empowering communities
FEI especially welcome applicants with lived experience of facial difference or from minoritised backgrounds.
How to Apply
Please get in touch with Glen Manners (glen@charitypeople.co.uk) at Charity People.
Due to the urgency of this role, we are advertising on a rolling basis. Applications will be reviewed as received if this affects you, please contact Priya directly.
The role will close on Friday 8th August and interviews will be held asap.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.