General Manager

General Manager | £62,000 Basic + Bonus | Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 from home). Are you a commercially aware, highly organised leader ready to make a real impact? We are looking for an exceptional General Manager to act as the senior operational lead for a respected not-for-profit membership organisation. In this pivotal role, you will lead day-to-day operations, improve organisational effectiveness, and help deliver key strategic priorities. We are especially keen to hear from candidates with strong operational leadership experience and a solid foundation in financial management and budgeting, ideally gained within a membership body, professional services, governance-led, or fundraising environment.

Your Role as General Manager

* Lead operations with confidence - oversee day-to-day activity, implement operational plans, and turn strategy into clear, member-focused outcomes.
* Drive financial and people performance - maintain strong financial controls, manage budgets effectively, and lead staff and contractors in a positive, inclusive environment.
* Build trusted stakeholder relationships - serve as the main operational contact for members, partners, and elected officers, ensuring collaboration and confidence at every level.

What we are looking for as a General Manager

* A proven track record in senior operational or general management, ideally within a membership body, professional services, governance-led, or fundraising organisation.
* Strong financial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and experience leading teams through growth, change, or organisational development.
* A calm, resilient, and exceptionally organised leadership style, with the credibility to operate at senior level.

If you are ready to take on a high-impact leadership role and help shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to robert.scott@aaronwallis.co.uk This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our Privacy Policy and Candidate Privacy Notice

Posted: 21/05/2026