Interim Charity Manager, Bedford, Bedfordshire

posted: 1st April 2026

Interim Charity Manager (Senior Operations / COO-level)

Bedford (hybrid) Part-time (2–3 days per week)
£300–£400 per day 2–3 month contract

We’re supporting a small, well-established charity delivering vital services to older people experiencing loneliness and social isolation.

Following a period of significant change, the organisation is seeking an experienced interim to step in quickly, provide stability and keep services running smoothly during a short-term transition.

This is a hands-on leadership role, reporting to the Board, where you’ll balance operational delivery with senior oversight.

What you’ll be doing

• Steadying day-to-day operations during a period of change
• Supporting a small team of staff and volunteers
• Maintaining relationships with funders, partners and care providers
• Overseeing delivery of volunteer-led services
• Ensuring fundraising activity and grant commitments stay on track
• Working closely with Trustees to manage priorities, risks and performance

About you

This role would suit an experienced:
Charity Manager / Operations Manager / Head of Operations / COO / small charity CEO

You’ll bring:

• Experience working in a small charity or community organisation
• A hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up approach
• Confidence working with Boards and external stakeholders
• Experience across operations, service delivery and ideally fundraising
• The ability to quickly build trust and provide calm, credible leadership

Why this role?

This is a great opportunity to step into a meaningful organisation at a pivotal moment where your impact will be immediate and genuinely valued.

About Charity Recruit

At Charity Recruit, we specialise exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, supporting charities to secure high-quality interim and permanent talent. We understand the pressures charities face and pride ourselves on delivering candidates who can make an impact from day one.