Operations Manager

At Challenge Works, we design and run challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society. We are part of Nesta, the research and innovation foundation. Our challenge prizes offer a series of incentives in return for solving a defined challenge, creating breakthrough innovations, helping innovators thrive, and unlocking systemic change. We are innovation experts, embedded in science, technology and entrepreneurship. We are problem-centred, drawing on insights from lived experience and sector experts to create positive change. We are thought leaders in using innovation to drive impact. We have run over 100 challenge prizes awarding over £370m on behalf of public, private and philanthropic funders around the world. Some of our current prizes and programmes include the Water Innovation Fund, the Longitude Prize on ALS and the Good Start challenge.

Challenge Works is looking for an Operations Manager to play a critical role in the smooth running of the team, reporting into our Head of Operations and working with our Programme, Communications and Research teams, as well as Nesta's central Finance, People and Legal teams. You will support the smooth, effective and sustainable running of key operational areas like financial reporting, project budgeting, management information, recruitment and learning and development, working with existing processes as well as designing and implementing new ones where you see opportunities ...