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Finance Assistant – 3-Month Temp | Immediate Start | Hybrid (London)

Full-time | 2 days office / 3 days remote

We’re seeking an experienced Finance Assistant to support an amazing charity Finance team on a 3-month temporary contract, starting immediately. This hybrid role offers a great mix of autonomy and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties:

• Process purchase ledger, payments, and VAT

• Post and reconcile bank & credit card transactions

• Prepare weekly BACS runs and handle supplier queries

• Raise sales invoices and assist with credit control

• Support month-end journals and reconciliations

About You:

• AAT-qualified / part-qualified or equivalent experience

• Strong Excel and finance system skills (SUN a plus)

• Detail-focused, organised, and a proactive team player

• Available immediately and able to commit for 3 months

If you have the above skills and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

Administrator
Reference: OCT20253102
Location: RSPB Franchises Lodge SP5 - Hybrid Home based
Contract: Fixed Term, 3 months (until the end of March 2026)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Flexible
Salary: £24,571.00 - £26,231.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Cameron's Cottage is the RSPB's residential centre for young people, located within the stunning woodlands at RSPB Franchises Lodge in the New Forest. The small and dedicated team is passionate about connecting young people to nature.

We are seeking a well-organised, communicative team member to provide comprehensive administrative support to both Cameron’s Cottage, and the reserve team, in facilitating the fulfilment of bookings and an effective working environment. Regular tasks include, liaising with group leaders, keeping bookings and finance documents updated, arranging meetings, coordinating deliveries, arranging contractors for routine maintenance and assisting with marketing & promotion.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint  and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of document management and team collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of budget management terminology and processes.
• Experience of billing software for invoices, purchase orders etc.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences whether by phone, email or in person.
• Able to organise meetings events and take bookings and coordinate all aspects of the logistics to ensure things run smoothly.
• Able to make the best use of time particularly when under pressure from competing priorities.
• Prioritising and delegating tasks effectively, during periods of both low and high demand.
• Experience of working in an office or customer care environment in an administrative role.
• Proactive approach to all tasks, making the most of all booking/marketing opportunities.

Additional Information:

• This is a part-time, fixed-term role for 3 months until the end of March 2026.
• The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
• As this role is dependent on funding, any subsequent contract extension may be fewer hours.
• The role is 22.5 hours per week, which can be conducted flexibly.
• Although this role is mainly home-based, there will be a requirement to attend on-site meetings periodically.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 16th November 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position week commencing 1st December 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

This role will require completion of a DBS in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

As part of this application, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete a short form. If you wish to provide a cover letter with your application, please include this at the end of your CV document upload. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

No agencies please.

Are you passionate about empowering young people to make a difference in their communities?

Do you believe in the power of volunteering to build confidence, skills, and stronger local networks?

Can you create exciting and meaningful volunteering opportunities that inspire 16–25-year-olds across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic and organised individual to lead our Young Volunteers programme. You’ll be the driving force behind engaging young people, working closely with schools, youth groups, and voluntary organisations to connect them with impactful volunteer roles.

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll build partnerships, deliver outreach events, and help shape a more inclusive volunteering landscape. You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious charity committed to empowering the voluntary sector and involving communities in positive change.

About you
You’ll really understand the value of volunteering and have experience promoting, recruiting, and supporting volunteers. As a people person with excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be confident building strong, professional relationships with a wide range of partners – especially young people and community organisations.

You’ll be experienced in organising events and training workshops, enthusiastic about youth engagement, and able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

What we can offer in return

In return we offer a competitive salary and great benefits, including contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday (pro-rata) plus all bank holidays, season train ticket loan, flexible working and much more.

At Ambitious about Autism, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a part-time Occupational Therapist (OT) at St John's College.

We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist to join a transcapillary team to improve the outcomes for children and young people through the application of expertise in occupational therapy and provide occupational therapy for students through devising and implementing individual and group intervention programmes.

You will also write, and support the fidelity of, occupational therapy programmes for others to deliver as well as review, refine and develop the universal occupational therapy offer within the setting in which you are based.

We are looking for a individual who will:

• BSc in Occupational Therapy
• Designs and implements impactful intervention programmes and works effectively with those who implement them to ensure fidelity
• Able to work autonomously to promote the progression of the OT service in line with the ambitious approach
• Reflects critically, appraising own performance, accepting and responding positively to feedback from supervision.

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits including a commitment to CPD (Continued Professional Development), excellent career opportunities, professional membership fees paid, a welcome bonus of *£1,000, generous holiday allowance and much more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with.

Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

The project officer will help communities to work in partnership with flood risk management agencies to better manage flooding and its impacts in their area. This will involve working with communities at flood risk and agencies using methodologies developed by the National Flood Forum and used successfully around the country

We are seeking someone warm and approachable who will be required to work in Shropshire and potentially other areas in England & Wales. You will need to be able to engage appropriately and effectively with grassroot communities at risk of flooding, as well as professional organisations and have proven project management skills.

Day to day you will work directly with members of the public in communities and liaise closely with external organisations.

Co-workers

The National Flood Forum team is small, intimate and extremely supportive of one another. Officers work on projects across the country but speak and meet on a regular basis. Training and experience are gained alongside these officers in their areas.

Experience and skills required

You will need to:

· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Be highly organised, flexible, able to manage and prioritise workloads.

· Demonstrate experience of managing projects and writing formal reports

· Have patience, understanding and exceptional listening skills

· Be confident at engaging with all kinds of people over the phone, through virtual meetings and in person and be able to adapt your behaviour to different situations and people

Competencies required

 Competence 1 - Communication

Communicates Effectively – Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of people, including communities and professional partners, taking account of the audience and their needs

Description - Listens and questions to understand. Works to facilitate and support the community’s perspective.

Competence - Shows commitment to putting the public & client first and takes pride in delivering a consistently high quality service. Demonstrates active listening skills and tact in working with the public and professional partners.

 Competence 2 - Delivery

Delivering projects - Focuses on results, organises and prioritises for effectiveness, develops and delivers on plans.

Description – Manages projects effectively and writes reports efficiently and to a professional standard

Competence - Organises and delivers tasks effectively. Produces comprehensive and well written reports, evaluations and statistics

 Competence - Results focused; delivers on the targets for the project, continually monitors performance and takes corrective action where necessary

 Competence 3 – Team working

Managing self - Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team towards common goals.

Description - Has full awareness of own strengths and weaknesses. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the National Flood Forum

Competence - Understands and recognises own role within the team. Works effectively with team members to deliver results

Competence - Understands the charitable objectives of the National Flood Forum

Finance and Tax Administrator
Location: London
Hybrid (35 hours/week): 2 days a week in the office for first three months of probation, 1 day/ week thereafter
Salary: £33000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Organisation

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role sits within a respected UK-based educational charity

About the Role

This is a varied and hands-on role, combining international tax administration with core finance tasks. You'll manage tax returns across multiple jurisdictions, liaise with global partners, and ensure accurate financial reporting. You'll also play a key role in bank reconciliations, cash flow updates, and supporting accounts receivable functions.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and submit international tax returns across various countries
Maintain accurate records of tax liabilities and payments
Collaborate with internal teams and external tax partners
Allocate and post daily bank receipts
Complete monthly bank reconciliations
Raise sales invoices and support credit control
Assist with year-end audit schedules and ad hoc reporting

Experience Needed

5+ years' experience in finance and accounts
Experience using a CRM system and other finance systems.
Experience posting sales invoices and resolving payment queries.
Bank reconciliation and cash posting experience
Experience working with large volumes of data.
Credit control experience would be beneficial - chasing customers for payments.
Excellent Excel skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach

What you need to do now
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?

Do you have experience of working as Team Leader / managing people?

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.

We are looking for a confident and experienced people manager, who will lead and support teams based in and around the London area, to join our team.  We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.

About us

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.

About the role?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join our team covering a variety of boroughs in London.  You will be a passionate supporter of quality driven, outcome centric, advocacy provision and in coaching others to achieve the exacting standards of excellence in advocacy required to support our clients.

About you

We are looking for a strong and resilient leader with experience of managing a team. Desirably you will have worked or volunteered in a welfare, supporting role, or caring for adults or young people who have support needs.

You will be committed to driving high performance and practice standards by actively engaging with our Practice Management team to interpret data. Thereby, making informed decisions and ensuring that the highest standards of advocacy are achieved.

You will ensure a culture of learning and continuous development through a mix of team and supervision meetings, and reflective practice.

You will be experienced in managing risks relating to the safety and wellbeing of staff members and the safeguarding of service users.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring your team delivery of the highest standards of advocacy, ensuring that all contact with clients is outcome driven.

You will support your team and ensure that they have the necessary skills to make a difference in peoples lives on a daily basis.  Assisting them to grow in confidence and empowering them to assist those in need of support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with people across the organisation to assist you and your team, fostering a learning culture where all views are respected.

Benefits 

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service 

5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution 

Salary sacrifices pension scheme 

Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary) 

Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc 

24/7 Employee Assistance programme 

Access to remote counselling service 

Paid Disability Leave 

Paid compassionate Leave 

Home Working Allowance  

Support with continuous professional development 

Access to Clifton Strengths Coaching for development  

Personal Development Plans 

How are staff supported to work remotely? 

VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community. 

When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).  

VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach. 

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Friday 17th October, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.

Join Trauma Care UK as our Office & Membership Administrator!
Are you ready to play a key role in helping a national charity save lives through education and research? This exciting position is at the heart of Trauma Care UK’s mission — ensuring our organisation runs smoothly, efficiently, and with impact.

You’ll coordinate the charity’s day-to-day activities, streamline core processes, support projects and finances, and keep our members connected and informed. From managing resources and maintaining compliance to engaging with our growing membership, your work will directly strengthen the charity’s operations and influence.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees, Medical Director, staff, volunteers, accountants, and subcommittee chairs — as well as liaise with sponsors, members, and conference organisers to keep everything running seamlessly.

If you’re organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a small, dedicated team improving trauma care across the UK.

 

Person Specification

Experience

· Proven experience in operational or administrative management, preferably within a charity, non-profit, or healthcare-related organisation.

· Experience in event and conference planning, including sourcing venues, liaising with speakers, and coordinating logistics.

· Experience managing financial processes such as budgeting, transaction processing, and financial reporting.

· Experience handling procurement processes and maintaining asset and inventory records.

· Demonstrated ability to handle enquiries professionally across various communication channels (in-person, phone, email, social media).

· Experience maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including data protection legislation.

· Experience preparing contracts and liaising with external partners such as sponsors or academic institutions.

Qualifications

· Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.

· Relevant qualifications in business administration, charity management, event management, or a related discipline (desirable).

· Financial or bookkeeping qualifications (e.g. AAT, bookkeeping certificate) are desirable but not essential.

Skills and Knowledge

· Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy.

· Proficient in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management systems.

· Knowledge of financial systems and the ability to process financial transactions and reports.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.

· Problem-solving skills and initiative to identify and implement improvements to processes and systems.

· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately.

· Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and objectives of a charitable organisation

Additional information

· The post will be office based however, some degree of flexible hours and working from home can be negotiated.

· The Charity runs one annual conference (5 days) and a minimum of one Regional conference each year. The post holder will be required to support these events, which would involve some overnight accommodation.

POST

Finance and Operations Manager

RESPONSIBLE FOR

Overseeing Operations at every level of the organisation, with line management responsibility for some of the team, Project and Workstream Coordinators (approximately 5 direct reports) plus some external consultants and contractors.

SALARY & HOURS OF WORK

Part Time – 4 days a week (30 hours)

Salary: Gross £40,000 pro rata £32,000

Term - Permanent 

Annual Leave Entitlement - 31 days including public and bank holidays Pro Rata

Pension: Workplace pension contributions of 5% per month will be paid by NUM

LOCATION OF THE POST HOLDER 

The post holder will be predominantly remote working but will be required to attend the head office and drop-in in Manchester, drop-in spaces in Glasgow and London, and support staff members nationally. The post involves some travel throughout the UK and some work outside of office hours.  All equipment required for remote working will be provided and costs for travel will be covered.

ROLE SUMMARY

We are looking for a Finance and Operations Manager to support the CEO in the day-to-day running of our charity. The NUM CEO develops the overall vision of the organisation, while the Operations Manager is responsible to carry out the vision. 

To be successful in this role, you should have experience as a manager in a position of public trust, have excellent financial, organisational, and communications skills, as well as being a problem-solver with work experience in high-pressure work environments. The Finance and Operations Manager must be versatile in their understanding of the larger vision and as well as the fine details and tactics needed to achieve NUM's goals.

The successful candidate will work in an agile manner to ensure the charity continues to be proactive and innovative, while also being responsive to the changing landscape within the sector and the international sex worker rights and safety movement. As part of supporting the operations of NUM, the successful candidate will provide resources, information and support to NUM Managers and Coordinators across diverse projects, workstreams and teams, to achieve aspects of the organisation’s mandate of 'ending all forms of violence against sex workers' and eliminating the conditions that lead to poverty and survival sex work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• At least 3 years' work experience as a Manager, Project or Programme Manager or similar role that requires oversight of a whole system, business, operation or organisation Experience leading remote or hybrid teams is desired. This includes time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, lead team meetings and support members to manage resources, timelines and project budgets, etc. 

• At least two years’ experience in grant writing and fund development, as well as in financial management, with a demonstrated ability to co-develop budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reporting as well as oversee banking activities and work with accountants and Trustees to ensure NUM’s financial health.

• Knowledge of the charity sector, the day-to-day running of a charity, business or similar organisation, and familiarity with the work of National Ugly Mugs and other sex worker-serving and sex worker-led organisations.

• Excellent leadership and delegation skills and experience. 

• Ability to support and execute on elements of NUM's policies and strategic plan. 

• Experience and training in Safeguarding and the ability to integrate appropriate safeguarding into all aspects of NUM services.

• Exemplary critical thinking and problem-solving skills and experience.

• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with CRM systems, applications and digital platforms and services, particularly Google Workplace, QuickBooks, the Microsoft Office Suite, as well as Slack, Trello, and other project management programs and tools.

• Experience in Human Resource Management and monitoring performance across diverse teams. 

• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to engage in knowledge translation within NUM and with external partners, funders and other stakeholders. 

• A demonstrated ability to be discrete and confidential as part of working on sensitive issues within a diverse staff team, and to be tactful and strategic in challenging social and political climates.

Corporate Partnerships Development Manager FT £40,000 remote

Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships that transform girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and energetic Corporate Partnerships Development Manager to grow our corporate income at GFS. You'll develop existing and secure new long-term, values-aligned partnerships, lead on employee fundraising and challenge events, and shape our annual fundraising campaigns including International Day of the Girl and International Women's Day.

About Girls Friendly Society

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.   

Why Join Us?

At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:

• Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays 

• Long service leave after two years 

• GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution 

• We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.   

• 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Season ticket loan 

• Annual EDI Learning Days 

• Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development 

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.

As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.

Key Dates

· Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 11th November 2025

· First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 25th &Thursday 27th November 2025

·       Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025

This position fulfils the National Flood Forum’s role as part of the Environment Agency’s Resilience and Innovation Fund FAIR approach to Community Flood Risk project. The project officer will help communities to work in partnership with flood risk management agencies to better manage flooding and its impacts in their area. This will involve working with communities at flood risk and agencies using methodologies developed by the National Flood Forum and used successfully around the country.

We are seeking someone warm and approachable, who will be required to work in Staffordshire and potentially other areas in England & Wales. You will need to be able to engage appropriately and effectively with grassroot communities at risk of flooding, as well as professional organisations and have proven project management skills.

Day to day you will work directly with members of the public in communities and liaise closely with external organisations.

Co-workers

The National Flood Forum team is small, intimate and extremely supportive of one another. Officers work in projects across the country but speak and meet on a regular basis. Training and experience is gained alongside these officers in their areas.

Experience and skills required

You will need to:

· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Be highly organised, flexible, able to manage and prioritise workloads.

· Demonstrate experience of managing projects and writing formal reports

· Have patience, understanding and exceptional listening skills

· Be confident at engaging with all kinds of people over the phone, through virtual meetings and in person and be able to adapt your behaviour to different situations and people

Competencies required

Competence 1 - Communication

Communicates Effectively – Communicates clearly and effectively with a wide range of people, including communities and professional partners, taking account of the audience and their needs

Description - Listens and questions to understand. Works to facilitate and support the community’s perspective.

Competence - Shows commitment to putting the public & client first and takes pride in delivering a consistently high quality service. Demonstrates active listening skills and tact in working with the public and professional partners.

Competence 2 - Delivery

Delivering projects - Focuses on results, organises and prioritises for effectiveness, develops and delivers on plans.

Description – Manages projects effectively and writes reports efficiently and to a professional standard

Competence - Organises and delivers tasks effectively. Produces comprehensive and well written reports, evaluations and statistics

Competence - Results focused; delivers on the targets for the project, continually monitors performance and takes corrective action where necessary

Competence 3 – Team working

Managing self - Works co-operatively and flexibly with other members of the team towards common goals.

Description - Has full awareness of own strengths and weaknesses. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the National Flood Forum

Competence - Understands and recognises own role within the team. Works effectively with team members to deliver results

Competence - Understands the charitable objectives of the National Flood Forum

Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street/Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service from Harlow Town Train Station and free parking onsite.

Hours: Full-time position, Blended working arrangement could be considered, with two days a week working from home. 

Reports to: Transport Solutions Manager. 

About the role:

At the Motability Foundation, we fund, support, research and innovate so that all disabled people can make the journeys they choose.  

We’re building a Transport Solutions Team that can work flexibly across all the tools in our delivery kit – from grants and innovation pilots to research, partnerships, and commercial interventions. This includes a growing portfolio of projects tackling key challenges like inclusive EV charging, complex community transport funding opportunities, and large-scale research such as the National Centre for Accessible Transport.  

We are now recruiting several Grant Managers to join this team and help us deliver our vision. This role works within a dedicated team to assess grant applications from charities and organisations applying to the Motability Foundation for grant-funding to support their work in the disability transport sector. 

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, purpose-led team driving change in the transport system for disabled people and to work on some of the most interesting and impactful projects in the sector. 

What you will be doing:

• Manage grant delivery, including assessment, due diligence, contracting, monitoring, and closure, across our funding rounds.  
• Engage with all levels of applicant and grantee organisations to understand their work, assess their proposals, and provide support and challenge to strengthen delivery and outcomes. 
• Undertake financial, reputational, governance, and operational due diligence in line with our policies and risk appetite. 
• Produce high quality assessments of applications for review by our grant panels, including award recommendations.
• Work with applicant organisations to develop and agree contractual grant agreements. 
• Manage and monitor multi-year grant awards to ensure objectives and KPIs are achieved within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Ensuring all of our data records are kept up-to-date including reconciling payment schedules to grant records. 
• Work closely with colleagues across the TST to provide insight from delivery into programme development, and to learn from others’ work across research, innovation and partnerships. 
• Staying abreast of key issues facing the disability and transport sectors, to understand how these shape and influence applications to Motability’s grant programmes. 
• Support delivery of non-traditional funding mechanisms such as challenge prizes, research calls, or commercial commissioning approaches, contributing to assessment and management. 

Your experience:

• Experienced in assessing, managing, monitoring and evaluating grant applications or similar roles related to charitable grant making. 
• Understanding of not-for-profit structures, including charities, social enterprises and other not-for-profit organisations. 
• Experience in writing a variety of styles including academic, reports, and impact.
• Demonstrable ability to prioritise when faced with a continuous flow of applications and variable work load.
• Experience of effectively engaging at all levels within applicant organisations leading discussions where necessary. 
• Good with numbers, and the ability to understand and interpret budgets and accounts.
• Able to engage with grant applicants and build an ongoing positive rapport. 
• Strong IT skills including experience working with the MS Office suite. 
• Experience within the disability sector and/or direct or indirect experience of the mobility challenges faced by disabled people would be advantageous, but not essential.

READY TO DRIVE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FORWARD?

MOTIVATED BY PURPOSE, NOT JUST PROFIT?

GOT A GREAT EYE FOR DETAIL?

WE’RE RECRUITING A GENERAL MANAGER...

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.

Mark is looking for a General Manager to work alongside him. Mark is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, he needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly.

He’s looking for someone who:

· Has experience of general/project management in a social enterprise or start-up

· Is calm, steady and level-headed

· Has meticulous attention to detail and is a practical organiser who gets things done

· Can use digital and AI tools to simplify processes

· Is empathetic and purpose-driven to help people

The role is flexible – full-time, part-time, or a great option for someone returning to work.

This isn’t just another job, it’s a chance to help build a start-up with huge potential to scale.

Think this sounds like you? Let’s start a conversation.

WHO WE ARE.

Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.

Our mission is to put power back where it belongs: with the people who use services. Because we believe that if you think you can, you can.

THE ROLE

Mark is looking for a General Manager to work closely with him. He is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, Mark needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day running smoothly.

This is a start-up role: exciting, busy, and varied. There’s a lot to do, and you’ll need to be efficient, flexible, and ready to roll up your sleeves.

It’s about working with purpose, building something new, and making a real difference.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

· Someone with experience in project management, operations, or general management in a social enterprise, or small start-up

· A meticulous and practical organiser who enjoys making things work and getting things done

· Someone who wants to work with purpose, helping build a socially oriented organisation

· Efficient, empathetic, and comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks

· Tech-savvy and confident using AI/digital tools to make processes simple and efficient

· Flexible: this role could be full-time, part-time, or suit someone returning to work

WHAT YOU’LL DO

· Project management: Plan and manage projects from start to finish, making sure deadlines are met and everyone delivers on their part.

· Meetings and follow-up: Organise and run management meetings, keep notes, and make sure agreed actions happen.

· Governance: Oversee compliance and act as Company Secretary, keeping records accurate and up to date.

· Finance: Use Xero and work with accountants/bookkeepers to oversee budgets, accounts, and financial reports so the numbers are always clear.

· Fundraising and business development: Support funding applications, proposals, and relationships with partners to bring in new opportunities.

· Operations: Keep the day-to-day running smoothly — from diary management and HR basics to coordinating contractors.

· Communications: Maintain simple but effective comms, updating the website and keeping social media active.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

· Strong organisational and project management skills

· An excellent writer, whether contracts, bids or public facing materials

· Experience of operations, governance, and finance oversight in a small organisation, ideally a social enterprise or startup

· Confidence managing budgets and financial reporting (not a finance role, but able to keep track)

· Able to communicate clearly and keep people focused

· Empathetic, socially minded, and committed to putting people first

· Steady, reliable, and happy working in the background to let others thrive

EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.

Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.

Director of Finance and Operations
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based) with expensed travel to London
Full-time, permanent

Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India every day and now expanding our impact across the UK.

Our UK after-school programme, Empower Hour, provides hot, nutritious meals and targeted tuition to children growing up in poverty – extending the school day by 60 minutes to give them the fuel, support and enrichment they need to thrive.

What began in one school in 2024 is already serving ten, and – alongside driving continued expansion in India – we are now ready to scale our delivery to reach thousands more children across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.

To help lead this exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations – a senior leader who combines strong financial stewardship with operational leadership and is motivated by purpose as much as performance.

You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, and oversee two core portfolios:

• Programmes – overseeing Watford kitchen operations, Empower Hour delivery and holiday hunger initiatives.
• Finance and Resources – leading financial planning and reporting, systems, compliance, HR development and organisational infrastructure.

This role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical implementation – someone who finds energy in building strong foundations and helping a values-led organisation grow well.

You may have built your career in charity, education, food provision, public services, the private sector or elsewhere – but you will bring:

• Senior-level experience across finance, operations or programme delivery.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of charity governance and compliance.
• A collaborative leadership style – supporting, challenging and uplifting those you lead.
• Deep alignment with our mission to fight child hunger and educational inequality.

What we offer:

• Flexible and remote working.
• 34 days’ leave (25 days annual leave + Diwali + English bank holidays).
• Employer pension contribution.
• Investment in professional and vocational development.
• A meaningful leadership role in a growing global movement – empowering children in both the UK and India.

How to apply:

• Download the full job description and application details here or on our website.
• Please send your CV and a cover letter to the email address in the applicant pack outlining both your suitability for the role and what attracts you to Akshaya Patra and our mission.
• Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025.

If you believe no child should be held back by hunger – and you have the leadership skills and desire to help grow an organisation that makes that possible – we would love to hear from you.