Zinc Network

About the Company

Zinc Network is a full-service communications agency that helps governments, communities, businesses, and NGOs address some of the most complex issues facing the world today and deliver positive social change. We work with global networks of influencers, including activists, NGOs, singers, sports stars, vloggers and businesses whom we partner with to deliver a broad range of campaigns. As an integrated communications agency, we are able to research, plan and execute complex multimedia campaigns using our in-house resources held within each regional office. Zinc Network has a global reach with offices in London, Tbilisi and Warsaw, as well as team members working remotely around the world. This means we are uniquely placed to adapt our expertise to differing cultural contexts at home, and abroad.

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Company Name

Zinc Network

Job Title

Senior Operations Manager (Hybrid - London)

Job Description

**Job title:** Senior Operations Manager **Role Summary:** Lead the planning, logistics, and financial oversight of multiple international donor‑funded projects. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements while managing a diverse operations team and coordinating with stakeholders. **Expectations:** - Deliver projects on schedule, within budget and scope. - Provide effective resource allocation and risk management. - Maintain adherence to internal policies and external donor standards. - Lead and motivate an operations team, ensuring collaboration and accountability. **Key Responsibilities:** - Manage all financial, contractual, and logistical elements from inception to close‑out. - Interpret client contracts, legal, commercial and compliance requirements; enforce compliance. - Coordinate finance activities with Project Accountant and Project Director: cost monitoring, invoice processing, and financial reporting. - Organise high‑volume travel logistics in line with project policies. - Simultaneously manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. - Create, maintain, and manage project documentation, including risk registers. - Supervise and lead the assigned operations staff. - Ensure projects adhere to internal policies, procedures and donor regulations. - Allocate resources (internal staff, freelancers) and secure necessary contracting. - Conduct due diligence, contracting, and onboarding of third‑party suppliers, partners and grant recipients; monitor compliance. - Troubleshoot software issues and liaise with technical support as needed. **Required Skills:** - Proven experience managing end‑to‑end operations of complex, donor‑funded projects (FCDO, USAID, EU, UN, etc.). - Team leadership and staff management. - Strong stakeholder coordination and communication. - Supplier and contract management, procurement, and grant approval. - Financial management, budgeting, and familiarity with accounting software. - Risk management and compliance oversight. - Proficiency in project management tools and reporting. - Fluency in English. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum 6 years in a senior operations or project‑management role. - Experience with international donor‑funded projects and associated procurement rules. - UK Security Clearance (SC) preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

27-11-2025