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Salary: £53,280 (£66,600 FTE)
Hours: Part-time (30 hours per week)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid/Home-based, with occasional travel to meetings as required (travels expenses provided)
About the Role
Buglife is looking for an experienced and values-driven finance professional to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Finance.
This pivotal role will lead our financial strategy, planning and governance, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact for our mission to save the small things that run the planet.
Working closely with the Board of Trustees and fellow Directors, you’ll provide clear, strategic advice that supports robust decision-making, transparency and growth. You’ll oversee all aspects of financial management from budgeting and reserves to risk and compliance, ensuring resources are used wisely and effectively.
You’ll also lead and develop a Finance Team, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment through a period of exciting organisational transformation. You’ll drive innovation in financial systems and processes, supporting digital transformation and data-driven decision-making bringing clarity to complex financial issues and helping to shape the systems and practices that underpin Buglife’s future success.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a confident, strategic finance leader with experience in the charity sector, strong technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to environmental and social good.
You’ll bring professional credibility, a collaborative approach, and ability to provide clear advice at Board level. You’ll combine strong analytical skills with collaborative working style and ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders balancing ambition and accountability while guiding and empowering your team.
A strong grounding in charity finance and governance, with a commitment to sustainable investment and innovation through digital transformation.
You’ll have:
- Senior leadership experience managing organisational finances and producing annual accounts
- A track record of shaping financial strategy in growing or complex organisations
- A professional accountancy qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent) or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of charity governance, financial management, and accounting best practice
- Experience leading and developing finance teams
We’d particularly welcome:
- Experience in the charity, public, or mission-led sector
- A track record of driving innovation through digital transformation and new systems
- Knowledge of ethical investment principles and charity fundraising
Full details of essential, highly desirable, and desirable criteria are available in the recruitment pack on our website.
About Buglife
Buglife is the only organisation in Europe solely dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates. From bees and beetles to spiders and snails, we work to halt invertebrate extinctions and secure thriving, sustainable populations of these essential creatures, which play critical roles in pollination, soil health, and entire ecosystems. Our mission is to halt the extinction of invertebrate species and secure sustainable populations of these essential creatures. We work across the UK and internationally through practical conservation, public engagement, scientific research, and policy advocacy.
Our projects restore habitats, reconnect landscapes, and raise awareness about the crucial role these small but mighty creatures play in keeping ecosystems healthy. Whether influencing national policy or planting wildflowers in local communities, we’re committed to saving the small things that run the planet.
What We Offer
- A supportive and flexible working environment.
- 23 days annual leave, pro rata (rising to 28 after 3 years service), plus office closure over between Christmas and New Year.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- The chance to make a tangible difference to the conservation of threatened invertebrate species.
- We welcome discussions about flexible working patterns within the 28-hour week
Buglife is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the environmental sector, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ communities.
If you require any adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact us via our website.
How to Apply
Download the Director of Finance Recruitment Pack.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role via our website.
Application deadline: 2 November 2025
Interviews: week commencing 10 November 2025 (held via Microsoft Teams)
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for this role.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Saving the small things that run the planet
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We are looking for a creative problem solver with proven experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting at senior management level. Are you someone with a real understanding of the needs and challenges facing churches and Christian charities, and a sense of calling to serve the gospel of Christ through your work?
In this role you will:
- Develop and maintain long-term financial strategies that support the mission of the charity;
- Advise on funding models, reserves policies, and financial risk appetite;
- Present financial reports and forecasts to the board and other stakeholders;
- Translate complex financial data into accessible insights for trustees and non-financial stakeholders;
- Deliver strong positive cash flow to ensure operational continuity;
- Prepare timely statutory audited accounts.
This is a fractional position, based either from home or in our Market Harborough office.
There is an occupational requirement that the job holder must be a Christian in full agreement with our Basis of Faith.
For a more detailed job description, application pack or an informal conversation about the role, please get in touch.
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Help shape the financial future of a fast-growing charity supporting Gaza’s children. If you’re a qualified, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in purpose-driven settings, we’d love to hear from you!
About Children Not Numbers
The conflict in Gaza has left thousands of children in urgent need of medical care, trauma support, and long-term assistance. Children Not Numbers is a grassroots UK-based charity committed to the health, safety, education, and wellbeing of Gaza’s children.
Children Not Numbers was established in early 2024 to address the urgent need to support Palestinian children caught up amid an unprecedented conflict. Within 18 months, we have grown rapidly into a global network of c.200 staff and volunteers, most of whom are volunteer paediatric medics representing more than 30 subspecialties.
Our work includes:
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Emergency medical aid for sick and injured children in Gaza, delivered through collaboration between local staff and an international network of volunteer medics
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Short-term medical evacuation for urgent and complex cases – more than 230 children have been safely evacuated to date
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Rehabilitation and trauma support for children with life-changing injuries and extreme psychological trauma
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Maternal Support Programme – over 500 women supported across 1,100+ appointments
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Education and Empowerment Programme, currently supporting 300 children in Gaza with academic and psychological care
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International advocacy, including engagement with the UN, European Commission, UK government and other international bodies
About the role
As Finance Manger you will have opportunity and agency to make a huge contribution:
○ Ensuring smooth financial operations;
○ Agency to set up and develop the function;
○ Supporting our team on the ground, and patient facing team to ensure they are empowered to make a difference.
As well as this opportunity to make a difference, you will supported in your role by an international team that cares and supports one another, where diversity is a given and creating a sense of belonging is core to who we are and what we do.
We are seeking a values-based, experienced and qualified Finance professional to support and oversee all our financial operations, including but not limited to recordkeeping, payment processing, reporting, and systems oversight, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Reporting to the charity co-founders and directors, you’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Fundraising and People teams, and Trustees.
About you
We are seeking a qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) - or equivalent - with proven experience of budget development and financial reporting (trusts, foundations, or institutional funders). You will have a track record of managing supplier relationships, payment platforms, and international transactions, and a demonstrated ability to prepare financial statements and reports for fundraising teams, boards, or trustees.
Please see the job description document attached for a full list of role responsibilities and person specification.
Applications will be assessed by CV only in the first instance. To be taken forwards to the next stage, please ensure that your CV clearly states your accountancy qualifications (or equivalent experience) AND finance experience within a charity/NGO setting.
Eligibility: You must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Finance Administrator to support the administration of day-to-day operations of the Finance Team.
The Role:
• This role is key to ensure detailed record keeping is maintained.
• You’ll process expenses including foreign, staff and BACS in accordance with the policy.
• You’ll manage helpdesk tickets.
• You’ll process daily purchase invoices and bank statements.
• You’ll identify, develop and build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• You’ll reconcile aged debtors/creditors reports and open items.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Worked within a finance function.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of best practice and GDPR in relation to finance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate across teams.
• Experience working within digital accounts systems.
• Knowledge of Unit 4.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to mange your own time and prioritise your work accordingly.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 12th November.
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Our Vacancy
Are you personable, passionate and thrive working with older people? Do you have a natural ability to network and build effective relationships?If so, you could be a Scheme Manager at Peabody, helping our older residents to maintain their independence, whilst ensuring their safety and security.
What you’ll do
Your typical day could start with providing practical assistance to a resident before you undertake a site inspection.Then you might be meeting with an internal or external stakeholder to effectively signpost a resident to additional or specialist support before you lead a scheme event promoting resident participation and wellbeing.
As Scheme Manager, you’ll be at the heart of your Peabody community, playing a crucial role supporting the practical needs and wellbeing of residents.You’ll actively work with residents in the management of their self-contained flat, developing and improving Peabody’s service to them and ensuring we take full account of our older residents’ needs.
Your role covers all aspect of housing management, everything from estate, scheme, and property inspections to identifying issues and capturing feedback to continuously improve our services and customer satisfaction. If you’re energised by supporting your customers and, like us, committed to helping people flourish, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.
To be a success in this role, you’re
- Experienced in providing support to vulnerable adults.
- Experienced working in housing.
- Knowledgeable of the importance of record keeping and understand safeguarding.
- A driver and have access to a vehicle with the appropriate insurance.
What We Offer
- 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- two additional paid volunteering days each year
- flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- up to 10% pension contribution
Please read before applying:
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with the appropriate insurance.
You will be required onsite 5 days a week Monday to Friday.
If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Closing date: 17 October 2025
Interviews will be on-going
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer
Assistant Financial Accountant
£37,264 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based - hybrid with expectation to work at London office 60% of the time
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent contract
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to support the financial accounting and compliance functions of the College.
This is an important role within the Finance team, supporting the College’s mission to improve child health by ensuring the integrity of financial information, robust financial controls, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, you will take responsibility for key accounting processes including payroll, tax, treasury management, and monthly financial reconciliations. You will play a vital role in maintaining accurate and timely financial records, supporting audit preparation, and ensuring that all financial operations run smoothly.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the integrity of financial systems and ensuring accurate, timely accounting entries and reconciliations
- Supporting the Financial Accountant in preparing key balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, investments, accruals, prepayments and deferred income
- Assisting with internal and external audit processes and the preparation of group statutory accounts
- Processing monthly payroll and pension submissions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supporting VAT, corporation tax and Gift Aid returns, and ensuring all submissions are completed on time
- Managing banking and treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring and reconciliation of company credit cards
- Providing administrative support for finance systems, including user access and coding updates
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including system developments and process efficiency projects
Essential skills and experience:
- Part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CCAB or equivalent)
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in financial accounting or operations roles, ideally within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector
- Experience supporting statutory accounting, audit preparation, payroll, pensions and VAT returns
- Strong understanding of financial controls and reconciliation processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Desirable:
- Knowledge of charity accounting and regulatory requirements, including SORP
- Experience using Business Central or similar ERP/financial systems
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance career in a supportive and high-performing team.
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work.
The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.
The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.
The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records.
Closing date: 10 November 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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Our partner is a well-respected advocacy INGO. They are seeking to recruit a Project Accountant to provide financial management support to project managers and their oversea offices.
Responsibilities
- Finance business partner to project teams and country offices, offering financial management support.
- Prepare project budgets, monitor expenditure and cashflows, and prepare management accounts, including variance analyses and supporting narrative reports.
- Grant management, compliance and reporting – preparing financial reports to donors, ensuring that these meet their requirements.
- Review the capacity of overseas offices, and support with capacity building as required.
- Ensure the integrity and operational effectiveness of project accounting procedures, developing, and maintaining these as required, and supporting and coaching junior staff as required.
- Supporting the broader finance team, including junior finance staff, in any ad hoc analysis, reporting and project work as required
Person Specification
- Qualified accountant, with at least 5 years of experience in accounting, an understanding of accounting & finance principles and management accounting & reporting.
- Experience of project accounting, grant compliance & management is desirable; an understanding of the grant compliance & reporting requirements of the EU and German government grants is desirable.
- Strong IT skills, including advanced MSExcel skills. Competence in SQL an advantage.
- Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate financial matters to non-finance staff.
- Quick learner, organised and flexible, able to meet tight deadlines.
- Fluent in English, with excellent spoken and reporting writing skills. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is highly desirable. Knowledge of German is not essential or required.
- Culturally sensitive
- Willingness to travel abroad.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to get good grounding in project accounting & grant management within a large, complex INGO. For the right candidate, the organisation will offer sponsorship For those candidates outside of Germany, some relocation costs, including the cost of obtaining a permit (if required) will be covered.
Are you a qualified or part qualified finance professional with a passion for process improvement and a commitment to people management?
Goodman Masson are working with an international non-governmental organization (INGO) based in Milton Keynes to recruit for a Finance Manager to sitting in their Financial Accounting team.
This is a crucial role for maintaining a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of all financial data and services for the organisation. If you are a proactive leader with experience in accounting systems and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in executing monthly accounting and control activities. Your key focus will be on leading and coaching a team of three, while driving continuous improvement and automation within financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively managing all monthly financial accounting and control activities, including month-end close, accounts payable/receivable, intercompany, and payroll/income reconciliations.
- Line managing, and performance managing a team of three, providing coaching and development.
- Designing, simplifying, and implementing control activities to strengthen the organization's financial control environment.
- Leading and executing continuous process improvement and automation initiatives within the Finance team.
- Assisting with the year-end audit process and building effective relationships with external auditors.
- Deputising for the Financial Controller as required.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Accountant OR actively studying a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACMA, ACCA).
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing, and inspiring teams within a financial support function.
- Previous practical experience with Dynamics Business Central accounting system.
- Experience in engaging and leading process improvement and automation activity, particularly related to financial accounting systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders (e.g., budget holders, auditors).
- Active Christian Faith (This is an Occupational Requirement).
Desirable
- Familiarity with project/fund accounting.
Salary range is £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience + 7% employer pension contributions. The role will be based in Milton Keynes with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Candidates will need to be available to start from December at the latest.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
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This role leads our corporate partnerships work to achieve income targets, grow the opportunity pipeline and develop successful corporate partnerships.
Corporate donor partnerships and income are a key part of the Foundation’s success and our future strategy. We have ambitious plans to grow grant-making through our current strategic cycle 2025-28. Fundamental to this is growing corporate income by building a strong donor pipeline at target levels. We also aim to strengthen relationships with existing corporate donors to increase retention and grow long-term giving.
As Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will shape and update the corporate donor development strategy and corporate funds plan, working with the Head of Operations and Development, Marketing and Communications Manager and CEO. You will manage key corporate partnerships, engage current and potential corporate supporters, and ensure excellent stewardship throughout. A key focus is to foster a culture of new business development by mobilising whole team support.
The successful candidate will have proven experience securing five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, consistently exceeding ambitious targets. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage a diverse range of stakeholders and produce high-quality content to attract new corporate donors and to demonstrate impact of corporate partnerships. You will need to identify and convert new opportunities while effectively managing long-term relationships. The role also requires strong organisational, analytical, creative, and budgeting skills, along with the ability to prioritise competing demands to drive income growth and maximise opportunities.
We are the charity for Cambridgeshire, working towards a better quality of life for people across the county.
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Cure Parkinson's Research Engagement Manager is responsible for ensuring that the lived experience and perspective of people with Parkinson’s (PwP) is embedded across our research activities. The role includes managing our international Research Advocates Council and supporting public and patient involvement and engagement (PPIE) initiatives. This is an exciting time to join the team as we develop our PPIE strategy and build on our expert voice, helping to drive scientific discovery forward and bring us closer to a cure.
As our Research Engagement Manager you will have experience of supporting or leading PPIE in research, ideally in health or clinical trials, along with experience of working in a patient facing role, including with diverse and underrepresented communities.
To apply please submit your CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining your motivation in applying for the role and demonstrating you how meet the person specification requirements of the role.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



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Are you an experienced leader passionate about delivering social impact? Carers' Hub plays a vital role in Lambeth, ensuring that the borough's many unpaid carers get the crucial support they need.
Join our dynamic and dedicated Leadership Team as our Operations Manager for a 12-month maternity cover period. This pivotal role supports the Chief Executive Officer and acts as the engine room for the entire organisation, directly enabling us to meet the increasing needs of our carers.
Working closely with our Young Carers and Adult Carers Team Leaders, you will ensure the seamless and effective operation of our internal systems, processes, and people. This is a fast-paced and profoundly rewarding role with two core focuses:
1. Strategic Leadership & Compliance
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Supporting the CEO in the strategic leadership and management of Carers' Hub.
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Ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance across the charity.
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Developing and monitoring performance metrics to track and enhance service delivery.
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Playing a central role in the development of our services and support for unpaid carers.
2. Operational & People Management
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Overseeing the smooth running of all internal systems and office management functions.
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Implementing and maintaining robust, effective processes for a small but dynamic team.
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Developing and managing our staff, fostering a supportive and high-performing culture.
We are seeking an experienced individual with a demonstrable track record in:
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Operations and Office Management: Establishing and maintaining high-level operational efficiency.
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People Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team.
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Compliance and Governance: Experience ensuring organisations meet all legal and regulatory standards.
About Carers’ Hub: Our Mission
Our work is rooted in limiting the challenges—financial, educational, and emotional—that carers face. We achieve this through four essential workstreams:
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Raising awareness of carers.
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Influencing local policy through community engagement.
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Improving carer wellbeing.
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Connecting carers to each other, to support, and to training opportunities.
If you are looking for a role that offers significant responsibility, tangible impact, and a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you.
We warmly welcome requests for informal chats to discuss the organisation and the role in more detail.
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For full details, including how to get in touch and apply, please see the Application Pack.
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Closing date: 9am Monday 27 October 2025
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Interview date: Tuesday 4 November 2025
Benefits Include:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Birthday Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24hr phone line for free confidential support
- Hybrid working (2 days working from home and 3 days in the office)
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The Work Rights Centre is a leading advocate for the rights of migrants and vulnerable workers. Our frontline team recovers thousands in unpaid wages and helps hundreds of people to secure their immigration status every year. But we know that to create lasting change, we can't just fix individual problems—we have to change the systems that cause them. This is where you come in.
We are looking for a Policy Manager to continue leading our ambitious policy influencing work. This is a senior role, ideal for someone with substantial public affairs experience, a deep understanding of how immigration and employment laws can perpetuate exploitation, and a genuine passion for social justice.
You will be joining us at a time of real growth. The charity has established its presence with policymakers, and has earned a reputation for high-quality research, nuanced recommendations, and extraordinary agility. We don’t miss a single policy development concerning migrant workers, and pride ourselves for our ability to quickly digest the implications, support our arguments with data, and work with journalists to secure public support for our calls for change. This is possible thanks to our passionate systems-change team, who bring together expertise in strategic communications, data analysis, and research, as well as our wider legal team. We are looking for a colleague who can match their passion and hit the ground running.
The Role
As Policy Manager you will be the driving force of our policy influencing agenda. We count on you to develop nuanced recommendations, grounded in high-quality research, and to work with policy makers to raise awareness, secure buy-in, and achieve real-world change. Reporting directly to the CEO, your main responsibilities will include:
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Monitoring policy developments at the intersection of employment and work-migration. In the short term, in employment you will keep an eye on the Fair Work Agency and the implementation of the government’s Make Work Pay agenda. In immigration, you will monitor developments concerning high-risk employer-sponsored visas.
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Producing nuanced analyses that spell out the implications of policy developments in a clear and accessible manner, and conclude with actionable recommendations.
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Influencing decision-makers, including government, parliamentarians, parliamentary committees and APPGs. This includes evidence submissions, 1:1s, and working in multi-stakeholder environments.
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Contributing to research publications that document the systemic drivers of migrant worker exploitation, and draw on best practice to give policy makers options for change.
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Contributing to the charity’s strategy, and taking up line management duties as required.
About you
This is a senior role for a candidate who can hit the ground running. We would love to hear from you if you have:
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Good knowledge of UK immigration and/or employment justice, evidenced by academic credentials and/or professional experience.
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At least three years of professional experience in policy influencing. We will consider less if you can demonstrate other relevant experience (i.e. in research or legal advice).
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Excellent analytical and research skills, evidenced by a track-record of publications (such as policy analyses, reports etc).
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Excellent communication skills, including an ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder environment.
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A real sense of purpose, commitment to our mission, and appreciation for the power of team work.
We particularly welcome applicants who have lived experience of injustice at the intersection of employment and immigration policies. Even if you are unsure if you meet all the criteria, if you trust your voice and think you have a lot to offer, we encourage you to apply.
How to apply
Download the full job description and person specification, and send your CV and Cover Letter by midnight on Sunday, 26th October. Please include links to at least two publications you authored in your cover letter. These can be blog posts, reports, or book chapters. We are particularly interested in publications related to this role, but generally want to see that you can write to a high standard.
What happens after you apply
We will consider applications on a rolling basis, and will invite strong candidates to complete a technical task. We may start interviews before the application deadline, but will continue to interview until 31 October, to ensure that all applicants are given a fair chance. We seek to appoint a candidate as soon as reasonably possible, and are prepared to accommodate hybrid working to ease their transition into the post. If you have any accessibility requirements, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
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Are you a creative fundraiser who can show how powerful journalism changes the world?
We’re looking for someone with energy and imagination who can demonstrate our impact and build strong relationships with funders – making the case for ambitious investigative journalism that holds power to account.
You’ll work closely with our Development Director and project leads, playing a central role in securing the resources that power our investigations. If you love variety, know how to tell a compelling story, and want to use your skills to back fearless impact-led journalism, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
We are the UK’s largest independent non-profit investigative newsroom. Media partners around the world publish our reporting and hold power to account across five areas: environment, health, big tech, dirty money, and local power.
This role will initially focus on supporting two of those teams as they deliver journalism that drives real-world change. But it may also support work on new and emerging issues such as the rise of mis- and disinformation and how that affects UK communities. The two teams are:
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Bureau Local: works with communities to uncover hidden stories in the UK. The Bureau Local team has reported on the exploitation of migrant workers, run a community-led project aimed at giving voice to the Trans+ community, and brought transparency to the family courts system through reporting and training.
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Enablers: investigates the lawyers, accountants, and financial structures that allow dirty money to flow through the UK. Their work has prompted major regulatory investigations and legal action, challenging how corruption is facilitated at home and abroad..
Our fundraising
The Bureau is almost entirely funded through grants and donations – without our supporters, we couldn’t do what we do. Over recent years, we’ve grown to a team of 35 people with an annual income of £2.8m, backed by a committed network of trusts, foundations, and individuals.
This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team as we build on those strong relationships and explore new ways to diversify our income.
Role and Responsibilities
- Work with project leads to take their ideas and build a strong case for support, translating complex issues into powerful, accessible narratives for funders.
- Manage relationships with existing funders, ensuring timely reporting, effective stewardship and continued support.
- Research and develop a pipeline of new prospects.
- Write compelling proposals and applications to secure new grants.
- Collaborate with our other Fundraising Manager, who leads on environment, global health and big tech, and occasionally help in those areas.
- Potentially support projects to diversify our income, such as helping to grow our major donor programme.
- Work closely with colleagues across the Bureau - from reporters and impact producers to operations and finance – and play an active part in maintaining a collaborative, supportive workplace culture.
- Pitch in on a range of fundraising tasks, big and small, to keep the Bureau in the best position to deliver its journalism.
Skills and Experience
You don’t need to tick every box in this ad – we are committed to hiring people with potential. If you feel like you lack some specific experience but have the necessary drive and passion, please don’t be deterred from applying.
• Fundraising track record: 5+ years’ experience raising significant money for charities or non-profits, especially from foundations (HNW experience a bonus).
• Grants expertise: confidence in managing the full cycle from initial due diligence and agreements through to reporting back about our work.
• Great communicator: able to translate complex issues into strong and compelling proposals; fluent in English.
• Researcher and analyst: skilled at identifying new funding opportunities.
• Organised: able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative: comfortable working with colleagues at all levels in a newsroom environment.
• Creative and resourceful: able to think beyond simple metrics to make a powerful case for impact.
Benefits - what we offer
• 25 days of annual leave
• Option to work a nine-day fortnight - (by reduction in annual leave)
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• EAP - Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 12 months’ service)
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter to our fundraising manager email address located on the TBIJ job posting by 17 October 2025. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 27 October.
If you need support with your application, such as reasonable adjustments, or have questions before applying, contact the fundraising manager email address. You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please also complete our anonymous equality monitoring form also on our site, which helps us track who we are reaching.
Our values
Just: We are committed to pursuing what is right. We act with integrity and fairness to bring injustice to light.
Honest: We deal plainly and truthfully with each other and what we uncover. We reveal the truth even when it is uncomfortable.
Courageous: We aim to break new ground. We are ambitious, tenacious, and innovative.
Inclusive: We seek to build equity. We embrace diversity, different experiences, and perspectives.
Collaborative: We believe people are stronger when they work together. We take a collective approach to how we tackle problems, share skills, and enable change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract details: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026 – potential to become permanent.
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £42,500 to £45,100 per annum
Directorate: Corporate Services
Team: Governance and Planning
Location: Home based with UK-wide travel, as required/on occasion
Reporting to: Risk and Assurance Manager
About the role:
We are seeking someone pragmatic, able to manage upwards and who is happy to work on their own initiative as part of a remote team. A willingness to support colleagues, think creatively, to question and to challenge will be essential. This role involves planning, executing and overseeing one or more projects and a PMO while effectively communicating and managing stakeholder expectations.
This new role will lead the establishment of a re-designed Project Management Office (PMO) to provide proportionate and strategic support, aligned to delivery approaches of NFCC. By adopting a tiered, integrated and flexible approach NFCC can enhance decision-making and support project delivery and assurance across the organisation.
As an established PMO Manager, you will bring your experience in setting up PMOs and use your knowledge of a diverse range of project management methodologies. You will be enthusiastic about making a difference and are able to bring people with you as you drive change. You will be an excellent communicator, with experience of facilitation. Influencing skills and proven experience in managing change are essential.
This role includes up to 50% of time spent managing organisation-wide priority projects. You will be responsible for managing existing projects to completion and initiating and managing to completion new projects if required. You must ensure projects are delivered to time, within budget and to the required quality criteria.
You have:
Expertise and experience in Project Management
Leadership and line management skills and experience
Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills
The ability to drive excellence
Excellent attention to detail skills
You will be:
Responsible for assuring NFCCs approach to Project Management is robust and fit for purpose.
Responsible for engaging Project Managers across the business to embed the PMO offer
A trusted adviser
Experienced in setting up PMOs
A creative thinker and problem solver
Analytical and willing to be a ‘critical friend’
Full details of the role and what we are looking for can be found in the Job Description.
What you can expect:
We are people centred and focus on creating a positive and engaging working environment. Wellbeing, reward, recognition, and personal development are not just words we talk about, we put them into action daily.
We offer an enhanced annual leave allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, Health Care Cashplan, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support flexitime working.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form linked from the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.
Closing Date: 27th October 2025
Proposed interview dates: 4th – 5th November 2025
PLEASE NOTE - THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment .
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Young Lives Consortium are recruiting a Business Operations Manager
Location: Based at Lightwaves Leisure Centre, Wakefield WF1 3LJ
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, core hours of the day are open to negotiation.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Pay Band D £30,976 - £34,055 pa Commencing pro-rata salary will be £25,116 to £27,612 pa.
Application deadline: 20th October 2025
Are you eager to participate in supporting Voluntary, Community Sector organisations in Wakefield District promoting positive outcomes for children, young people, and families in Wakefield District?
Young Lives Consortium seeks a Business Operations Manager to spearhead the back-office functions and provide essential support to the Chief Executive Officer. As a key member of the Management Team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing business processes, maximising efficiency to support Young Lives Consortium’s development.
In this rewarding position, you will be tasked with managing the business’s day-to-day operations, overseeing financial management, and ensuring operational excellence across all support functions.
If you are a results-orientated professional with a passion for making a difference and possess strong organisational, communication, team, and leadership skills, this role could be a perfect fit for you.
With a focus on fostering a positive work environment and promoting growth and development the Young Lives Consortium provides an exciting opportunity for individuals committed to promoting Voluntary Community Sector organisations supporting children, young people, and families
To improve the advancement in life of Children, Young People and families in need, by promoting the effectiveness and efficiency of VCSE organisations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





