Operations Manager
1 month ago
London
Islamic Association of North London (IANL)
Post Title: IANL Operations Manager Location: Finchley, London Salary Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and qualifications Hours Full-time: 40 hours per week (Flexibility required) Start Date 01 February 2025 Reporting to Board of Trustees Are you an experienced leader with a passion for operational excellence and community development? The Islamic Association of North London (IANL) is seeking a motivated and dynamic Operations Manager to lead the efficient management and growth of our vibrant organisation. About Us IANL is a registered charity established in 1977, serving the Muslim community in Barnet and beyond. Our mission is to advance education, provide religious services, and offer support to those in need, all within the framework of Islamic values. With exciting expansion plans, we’re poised to extend our impact and better serve our diverse congregation. The Role As Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering IANL's mission. The successful candidate will have the following key priorities: • Drive forward IANL’s mission, vision, and values.
• Strengthen IANL’s reputation.
• Provide management and organisational support to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure IANL is well-run and remains compliant with Islamic values, internal governance and charity commission regulations. You will be responsible for delivery or delegation of the following areas: • General Management: Policy maintenance and oversight, compliance, business planning, financial management, and organisational design.
• Staff Management: Recruitment, performance management, training, and team development.
• Facilities Management: Ensure timely maintenance, security, and health & safety compliance for all premises.
• Service Delivery: Oversee a range of services, including educational programs, Ramadan/Eid management, counselling, matrimonial services, and community outreach.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster strong relationships with local authorities, MPs, community organisations, congregants and external charities.
• Reporting: Establishing KPIs and reporting against them to the Board of Trustees The Person We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual who demonstrates the following: 1. Proven experience in management or organisational leadership roles. 2. Experience of working in the third sector, ideally with charitable organisations. 3. Experience of line management of staff and leadership of teams or departments. 4. Positive ‘can do’ attitude to getting things done. 5. Ability to think proactively, prioritize work, and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders. 6. Flexibility to occasionally attend out-of-core-hours meetings with volunteer-based teams on evenings and weekends to meet organisational needs. 7. Understanding of key issues surrounding Muslim communities across the UK from a variety of traditions and ethnic backgrounds. Why Join Us? • Be part of a growing organisation making a real difference in the community.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment rooted in Islamic values.
• Take on a challenging role with opportunities for professional growth. Please note that we will only be contacting shortlisted candidates. This job description reflects the core activities of the post. As the services and the postholder develop, there will inevitably be some changes to the duties, and possibly the emphasis of the post itself. We expect that the postholder will recognise this and will adopt a flexible approach. This could include undertaking relevant training where necessary. The management will consult the postholder if significant changes to the job description become necessary. The successful candidate will have to go through an Enhanced DBS check prior to being offered the final offer of employment. Start your journey with IANL and help us shape a brighter future for our community!
