We are delighted to be partnering with the Garfield Weston Foundation to recruit an Operations Support Officer.
The Garfield Weston Foundation is a well-established and highly respected grant-making charity, supporting a wide range of causes across the UK. With a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of those in need, the Foundation provides funding to charities working across areas including welfare, education, youth, community, environment, faith, arts, and heritage. Known for its collaborative and impactful approach, the Foundation plays a vital role in strengthening organisations and communities nationwide.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at the heart of impactful grant-making. The role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, supporting internal teams and charities they support, and helping to maintain high-quality processes that underpin the Foundation’s work.
You’ll be at the centre of the organisation’s activity—providing hands-on support across administration, logistics, and operational processes—making a tangible difference to how the organisation functions.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Head of Operations to ensure systems and processes run efficiently for staff and applicants
Provide project support for technology improvements and development initiatives
Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data and system-related issues
Deliver training and provide ongoing systems support to the team
Support system upgrades, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting the grantmaking system
Manage the database day-to-day, including processing decisions and payments, reporting, maintaining data quality, and ensuring GDPR compliance
Maintain and review operational processes and procedures to ensure effective organisational functioning
Oversee website management, stakeholder enquiries, and provide general operational support to colleagues as needed
Person Specification
Experience in an administrative or operations-based role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Proactive and solutions-focused, willing to engage and support where needed
High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Confident using Microsoft Office systems and/or CRM databases
A genuine interest in the work of the Garfield Weston Foundation and the wider charity sector
What’s on Offer
Salary: c£35,000
Location: On-site, Mayfair, London
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button (please do not apply via email). We aim to respond to successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity The Garfield Weston Foundation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
