Reference: 99302
Date Added: 26 May 2026
Closing Date: 14 June 2026
Job Title: Head of Operations
Working For: Centre for British Progress
Location: London
Salary: £70,000-£90,000
Length of Contract: Fixed term 1 year with intention to renew
Job Details
- Location: 80 Strand, London (hybrid, minimum 4 days in the office per week)
- Pension: 5% employer contribution
- Reports to: Co-chief Executive
- Direct report(s): 1x employee, plus oversight of several contractors including outsourced compliance and accounting functions
About the role
The Head of Operations is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Centre for British Progress. Working closely with our Co-chief Executives, you will own our finance, HR, and operations functions; line manage the Operations Associate; oversee our outsourced compliance provider and our external accountants. You will also work with the Head of Partnerships and Fundraising to secure funding and manage relevant contracts. This is a senior, broad-ranging role. You will be hands-on, but also setting the systems and strategy that allow a fast-growing think tank to scale.
The Centre for British Progress is a non-partisan think tank and registered charity researching and producing concrete ideas for an era of British growth and progress.
Please see full details on our website: https://britishprogress.org/opportunities/head-of-operations
Closing Date: 14 June 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Start date – as soon as possible.
Applications taken on a rolling basis. If we find the right person, we may make an offer before the stated deadline.
Application Details
Please fill in the application form on our website:
https://britishprogress.org/opportunities/head-of-operations
Website: https://britishprogress.org/