Business Operations Lead

Location – Kendal area / limited remote working

Salary: £36,000–£38,700 FTE (£28,800 - £30,960 pro rata)

0.8 FTE – 30 hours per week

Closing date: 7 April 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close early, so early application is encouraged.

Help make adventure accessible

We are a small, ambitious charity empowering visually impaired adults through adventurous activities including hiking, climbing, tandem cycling, caving, canoeing and open water swimming, delivered mainly through residential weekends.

We are seeking a Business Operations Lead to help ensure our organisation runs smoothly, sustainably and compliantly, enabling our team to deliver life-changing experiences safely and effectively.

This varied, hands-on role works closely with Trustees and oversees:

Financial management (budgeting, cash flow, payroll and reporting)
Governance, compliance and risk management
Operational systems (bookings, invoices and communication with clients)
HR administration and admin team management

We’re looking for someone who:

Has experience in financial management and budgeting
Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
Understands governance, compliance and risk management
Can work independently in a small, collaborative team
Shares our commitment to inclusion and empowering visually impaired adults

Experience in the charity sector, safeguarding, health & safety, or outdoor/residential programmes would be welcome but is not essential.

This is an opportunity to take on real responsibility in a purpose-driven organisation where your work directly supports transformative experiences.

For the full job description and application details please click here

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