Executive Operations and Strategy Manager
London, SW1P

About Us

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.

We are now looking for an Executive Operations and Strategy Manager to join us on a permanent basis, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Benefits

- Salary of £50,000 per annum
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution
- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance / Death in Service benefit

This is a rare opportunity for a high calibre project management and communications professional with executive-level and clerking support experience to be at the heart of our organisation.

You’ll be working at the highest levels of our Diocese, gaining exposure to senior leadership, supporting the delivery our mission through outstanding educational solutions and helping shape the future of the schools we work with.

What’s more, you’ll discover a caring, mission-driven environment where you will feel supported and empowered to do your best work to date whilst making a lasting contribution to our Diocese.

The Role

As the Executive Operations and Strategy Manager, you will support the Director of Education and Senior Leadership Team in delivering the strategic, operational and governance priorities of the Education Department.

Combining high-level executive support with strategic co-ordination, financial oversight and governance, you will act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, helping translate visions into actions and ensuring the department operates effectively and efficiently.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage complex diaries, correspondence, meetings and senior-level papers
- Lead and oversee departmental budgets, funding agreements and financial reconciliation
- Support strategic planning and delivery across key education priorities
- Act as Clerk to senior committees, ensuring effective governance and follow-through
- Maintain accurate, confidential and well-organised records

About You

To be considered as the Executive Operations and Strategy Manager, you will need:

- Experience in project management and communications
- Proven experience providing executive-level and clerking support
- Experience with budgeting and financial reconciliation
- Experience using diary management systems, databases and management systems
- The ability to communicate clearly, effectively and respectfully with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain attention to detail
- A proven track record of working effectively within teams and leading others, while also working independently
- The ability to approach challenges thoughtfully, make informed decisions under pressure and adapt to change

The closing date for this role is 6 February 2026.
Interviews will be held the w/c 9 February 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Executive Officer, Operations Manager, Strategy and Operations Manager, Senior Executive Assistant, Governance and Operations Manager, or Education Operations Manager.

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