Business Operations Manager

£46,142 £51,356 FTE | Flexible hours minimum 22.2 up to 37 per week | Catalyst pay scales, equivalent to NJC Points 3540

Location: The Old Parsonage, Stenner Lane, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RQ | Hybrid options available

Closing date: Wednesday 14th October 2026

Information webinar: Thursday 1st October 4pm (booking link on website)

Why Catalyst?
Catalyst Psychology Community Interest Company (CIC) is a values-driven social enterprise established in 2011, delivering publicly funded educational psychology services across the City of Manchester. Our work is rooted in a deep commitment to social justice, inclusion, and meaningful change for children and families.

As a Community Interest Company, we are proud to operate differently. Every pound of profit is reinvested directly into the communities we serve. We have no shareholders, and our Directors volunteer their time, receiving no financial or in-kind benefits. This ensures that our focus remains entirely on delivering high-quality, impactful services.

The Role

As Business Operations Manager, you will be central to the smooth, efficient, and sustainable running of the organisation. Working closely with Directors and senior colleagues, you will lead core operational functions, enabling our team to deliver high-quality services.

Key responsibilities include:

· Leading and developing operational, HR and administrative systems and processes

· Overseeing financial administration, budgeting, and income streams

· Ensuring compliance with governance, regulatory, and quality standards

· Contributing to strategic planning and organisational development

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a highly organised, collaborative, and proactive professional who:

· Has strong experience in business operations, ideally within public, education, health, or social enterprise sectors

· Demonstrates financial and organisational management skills

· Is confident working in a values-led, mission-driven organisation

· Can build positive relationships across a diverse team

· Shares our commitment to equity, inclusion, and improving outcomes for children and families
How to Apply
Send your CV (max 3 pages) and a cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the role requirements to teresa@catalystpsych.co.uk by 14th October 2026 (5pm)

For an informal conversation about the role, contact Teresa Regan at teresa@catalystpsych.co.uk or phone 07597990484 or join our webinar on 1st October.

Supporting Documents

↗ Role description and person specification

Location

The Old Parsonage, Stenner Lane, Manchester, M20 2RQ, United Kingdom

Job ID

15941