Reference: 100512
Date Added: 16 October 2026
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
Job Title: Operations Manager
Working For: Foreign Policy Centre
Location: London
Salary: £41,000 - £46,000, dependent on experience
Length of Contract: Full time, fixed term for 12 months, with potential to extend after a year. We are open to the role being on part time (4 days a week) basis.
Job Details
The Foreign Policy Centre (FPC) is looking for an organised, proactive Operations Manager to join our small, dynamic team and help strengthen the systems, structures and processes that underpin our work.
Location: London, with flexible/hybrid working and remote options considered. Some in-person attendance required.
Line manager: Executive Director
About the role
FPC is an independent, non-partisan international affairs think tank working to advance informed debate on democracy, human rights, good governance and conflict resolution.
This is a newly created role offering an opportunity to shape how FPC operates as we continue to develop our work across media freedom, transnational repression, anti-corruption, international relations and democratic resilience. More about FPC and our work can be found at https://fpc.org.uk/about/
Working closely with the Executive Director and wider team, the Operations Manager will oversee:
- Grant and project management: Coordinating project delivery, budgets, donor relationships, reporting and compliance.
- Finance and fundraising: Supporting financial administration, budgeting, cash flow monitoring and funding applications.
- Governance and compliance: Maintaining organisational policies, systems, records and Board processes.
- People and operations: Supporting HR administration, recruitment, external providers and an inclusive working culture.
About you
We are looking for someone with strong organisational and project management skills, experience in financial administration and budgets, and the confidence to manage multiple operational responsibilities.
Experience in grant management, donor reporting and governance is important. Familiarity with EU-funded projects, small charities or think tanks would be particularly welcome.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and share FPC's commitment to its mission and values.
For the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply, visit: https://fpc.org.uk/about/working-for-us/operations-manager/
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
Interview/Start Dates
First-round interviews are expected to take place on Monday 9 or Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Preferred start date: January 2027
Application Details
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum two pages) explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification to jobs@fpc.org.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 1 November 2026.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Feedback will only be provided to shortlisted candidates.
FPC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups, and can make reasonable adjustments on request.
Full details: https://fpc.org.uk/about/working-for-us/operations-manager/
Website: https://fpc.org.uk/