Investment Operations Lead

Altum Consulting is partnering with the Henry Smith Foundation, one of the UK's largest charitable foundations, to appoint an Investment Operations Lead on an interim basis.

This is an 18-month, part-time contract role (3-4 days per week), based in central London with hybrid working (typically one day per week in the office). It offers a rare opportunity to contribute to the effective management of a £1.4bn endowment, supporting the charity's mission to tackle poverty and inequality across the UK.

Reporting into the Director of Finance, Investments & Resources, the Investment Operations Lead will play a central role in ensuring the smooth running of the endowment. You'll oversee and implement investment administration, manage key relationships with external advisors, and support the charity's investment committees. With social investment on the horizon, this role also offers scope to contribute to shaping a growing area of work.

As the Investment Operations Lead, your role will involve:

• Managing the administration of investment transactions and related documentation (e.g. tax forms, compliance).
• Acting as a key point of contact for Cambridge Associates and other advisors, ensuring effective communication and proactive relationship management.
• Supporting the preparation and running of investment committee meetings, including papers, logistics, and follow-ups.
• Taking initiative in improving how investment operations are managed, making relationships and processes more effective.
• Building knowledge of social investment and contributing to its development within the charity.

The ideal candidate will:

• Bring experience of investment operations, portfolio administration, or a related financial role.
• Be confident and numerate, with the ability to understand investment processes (formal qualifications not essential).
• Balance hands-on administration with the ability to contribute at a strategic level.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Be motivated by social impact and comfortable working in a values-led, high-trust environment.

This is a flexible, senior-level role suited to someone who enjoys both detail and strategy, and who can work closely with senior stakeholders while managing core operations.

Salary: c. £60,000 FTE (pro-rated) depending on experience and working pattern.

To apply for this unique opportunity, please submit your CV today. If shortlisted you will be asked to complete a cover letter that demonstrated your interest in the role and Henry Smith Foundation, as well as your relevant experience.