Charity Manager - Head of Operations

Charity Manager / Head of Operations Neurodiversity charity | Surrey (Hybrid working) | part time / full time considered (3-5 days a week) 40-50k per annum full time salary, maybe a tad higher for the perfect candidate! We're working exclusively with a relatively new, high-potential charity with a clear mission: to enhance quality of life for neurodivergent adults through person-centred support and by celebrating difference. Their model centres on a personal wellbeing mapping process — understanding what truly matters to each individual across physical health, mental wellbeing, social inclusion, independence and personal goals — leading to a bespoke, tailored support plan, an inclusive online community, and pathways to work and social opportunities. Backed by a successful entrepreneur, with additional tech and finance support from the founder's other businesses, the charity is now building its core team from the ground up to scale its impact — a genuine opportunity to shape a growing organisation from its earliest days. The role Reporting directly to the founder, you'll be the first feet on the ground, turning the charity's model into consistent, high-quality delivery for its members. You'll: * Run operations and continuously improve the person-centred support model * Identify and onboard specialist providers and resources * Recruit and collaborate with a Care & Support Manager to design flexible care pathways * Ensure support plans are fully funded and delivered within budget, with clear monitoring and reporting on service quality * Drive fundraising and income generation (ESG, corporate partners, grants) * Build third-sector partnerships and promote the charity to volunteers * Oversee comms and social media, alongside financial oversight of service delivery You: * Essential: experience supporting neurodivergent individuals * Preferred: charity/third-sector background * Strong operational, fundraising and partnership skills * Organised, proactive and comfortable in a start-up environment * Tech-savvy; social media and basic finance skills a plus * Based in Woking with hybrid working and flexible hours (3–5 days) Real scope to shape the role — and the charity — as it grows