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Description
The Head of Operations is a key leadership position responsible for the effective running, coordination, and strategic development of the Guild’s day-to-day operations.
The Head of Operations is a part time, hybrid role of 20 hours per week across Monday - Friday and located between the office at Pinewood Studios and home.
Salary is £59, 280 (FTE) £29,640 (actual)
The Head of Operations is a key leadership position responsible for the effective running, coordination, and strategic development of the Guild's day-to-day operations. Working closely with the Chair, Core Committee, and Office Management Team, the Head of Operations ensures the Guild functions efficiently, delivers high-quality services, and continues to grow in line with its mission.
This role is both strategic and hands-on: overseeing operations, supporting membership services, managing organisational processes, and working across all areas of the Guild to ensure smooth delivery of activities, events, and initiatives.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £59,280.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Iver SL0 0NQ
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Rachel Parkes at: [email protected]
Closing date for applications 1.59pm 1/3/26
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Strong operational or organisational management experience.
- Excellent organisational and business skills.
- Experience managing staff and coordinating teams.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational delivery.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and an adaptable, proactive approach.
- Comfortable handling budgets, financial processes, and reporting.
- High level of professionalism, discretion, and reliability.
Desirable
- Experience working in or alongside the film, television, events, or creative industries.
- Experience working within a similar membership body.
- Understanding of Film & TV Art Departments, and its many grades.
- Familiarity with membership management systems and CRM platforms.
- Experience supporting boards or committees.
- Experience in business strategy and development.
- Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the BFDG, ensuring high standards of efficiency, consistency, communication and professionalism.
- Work closely with the Chair and Core Committee to implement organisational strategy, growth and support the long-term vision for the Guild, along with the Strategy Committee.
- Maintain and develop operational policies, procedures, and workflows to support a growing membership and expanding programme of activity.
- Manage internal systems and processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and aligned with the Guild's needs.
Team Management & Coordination
- Line-manage and support the Office Management Team, fostering a positive, collaborative working culture.
- Coordinate workloads, schedules, and priorities across the team to ensure smooth functioning of all Guild activities.
- Provide oversight and support for key administrative areas including membership, events, finance processes, communications, and governance.
Please send your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to: [email protected]