Business and Operations Manager

Business and Operations Manager Space4Autism Macclesfield, Office-Based £38,000 - £42,000 DOE About us Space4Autism has been a lifeline for autistic individuals and their families across Cheshire East since 2005. What started as a parent-founded, volunteer-run charity has grown into an organisation delivering over 4,000 activities a year - social clubs for children and young people, parent and carer support, services for autistic adults, an autism-friendly community café, a charity shop offering work experience for autistic adults, training and workshops, and space for private hire. Everything we do is guided by one simple promise: we listen, we help, we care. Now, as we grow, we need someone who can help us grow well - a Business and Operations Manager who will work hand-in-hand with our CEO to keep the organisation running smoothly, sustainably, and with the same care we bring to every family we support. The opportunity This is a hands-on senior leadership role for a pragmatic, confident operator who''s just as comfortable in a budget spreadsheet as they are supporting a team, and who genuinely wants their work to change lives. You''ll be a trusted partner to the CEO, taking ownership of the day-to-day so that strategy turns into action - across business planning, finance, funding, people, operations, and governance. You''ll report directly to the CEO and line manage the whole Space4Autism team, giving you real influence over how the charity runs and grows. What you''ll ..... full job details .....