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The Katie Piper Foundation is seeking an experienced Finance and Business Manager to join our small, dedicated team in this newly created role, central to supporting our growth over the next three years.
You will lead all aspects of financial management, working closely with the CEO on budgeting, planning, and resource allocation. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day finances, producing management accounts, reporting to the Board, and ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.
In addition, you will help strengthen the charity’s wider operations, improving systems across IT, data, and reporting, as well as supporting risk management, policy development and measuring and communicating our impact.
This will be varied and evolvingrole suited to someone confident working across both strategic and operational areas, and comfortable driving organisational improvement.
We are a fully remote team. The role is home-based and part-time (28 hours a week, FTE 35 hours), and we are open to flexible working arrangements.
We are looking for a proactive professional with strong financial expertise and a broader business mindset. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a small team supporting a life-changing cause, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and how to apply, please view the full job pack here:
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The Katie Piper Foundation, established in 2009 by burns survivor Katie Piper OBE, provides rehabilitation to survivors of life changing burns
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role purpose
The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning.
As the Head of Finance, you will:
- Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through developing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives.
- Act as senior finance business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making.
- Lead on the annual audit and production of statutory accounts, ensuring effective management of the audit process.
- Support the rest of the Charity team to become financially informed and comfortable understanding financial performance, control, and accountability.
Main responsibilities
Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance
- Lead the finance function of the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management and reporting.
- Ensure that appropriately robust internal financial and operational controls are in place.
- Ensure that our unrestricted and restricted funds and accounting records are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other reports are produced by the finance team and distributed to members of the senior management team, encouraging ownership of departmental budgets.
- Manage and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management.
- Ensure all banking facilities, financial systems, and internal processes function to a high standard and enable the Charity to carry out its transactional and operational financial functions.
- Lead financial risk identification and mitigation, working closely with the chief executive and leadership team, and reporting to the board of trustees.
Financial administration and governance
- Manage the production of statutory accounts in line with the Charity SORP and lead the annual external audit process.
- Oversee our tax affairs, including PAYE, national insurance, corporation tax, VAT, and gift aid.
- Responsible for our payroll and pensions functions.
- Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and controls, working closely with the fundraising and operations teams to ensure organisational efficiency.
- Identify and escalate financial risks to the chief executive and board
- Line manage and support the management accountant and finance manager, ensuring professional development and high-quality output.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have:
- You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, OR CIMA)
- Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, SORP, and audit is essential.
- Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets
- Firm understanding of risk management
- Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations
- Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness
- Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting
- Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on a being a well-run and financially accountable Charity
- Considerable experience of management and development of staff
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
- A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity’s needs as part of a team
- Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience
- Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business
- Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management
- Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Endometriosis UK, we are passionate about driving political change for the 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth living with endometriosis in the UK. This role will play an instrumental role in supporting the campaigns and policy function within the wider Communications Team.
This will be a busy, varied and important role working closely with the Policy and Campaigns Manager and Head of Campaigns and Communications to provide administration and wider support for the charity’s growing policy and campaigns function. This will include contributing to the production of government consultation responses, writing letters to politicians, producing background briefings ahead of parliamentary meetings and taking responsibility for political monitoring and informing the team of any engagement opportunities. A key part of the role will also be providing administration support for the policy function of the charity and the Head of Communications and Campaigns, including administrative support for the All-Party-Parliamentary Group on Endometriosis which Endometriosis UK provides secretariat support for. Tasks will include writing minutes, helping produce briefing papers, and booking events and meeting rooms.
You will also be the first point of call for our campaign supporters and will be aiding our supporters to take campaign actions through the drafting and creation of e-actions using Engaging Networks. You will be an exciting opportunity to help build our campaigning work and work towards the goals of our new 2025 organisational strategy.
Closing date for applications is Monday 25th May at 5pm. Interview date will be Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at our offices in London Bridge.
Please note that for capacity reasons, we are only able to get back to successful candidates on the status of their application.
Our Network is here to offer those affected by endometriosis the support and information they need to understand the condition and take control


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and strategically minded individual with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful projects who can identify new opportunities, build and maintain strong relationships, uphold established ways of working, and bring fresh ideas and energy to our creative programme.
The Projects and Community Engagement Lead will lead on the development and delivery of new creative, community and participatory projects; and will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's engagement with its volunteers and audiences in communities across Dorset.
Working within a small team can at times be highly pressurised, so we require someone who can adjust quickly and contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative working culture. This role requires a flexible and adaptive approach to support our volunteer promoters and venues in delivering high-quality cultural experiences to their communities, ensuring our events meet their needs and interests; and to support the Executive Director in delivering the core performance programme with our volunteer promoters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Church of England Central Services (ChECS) is a jointly controlled entity between the Archbishops'
Council, the Church Commissioners for England and the Church of England Pensions Board and
was set up in 2013 to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions
(NCIs), dioceses, the wider Church and related charities by providing cost-effective shared services
including Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Technology, Office Services, Data Services,
Finance, and Risk & Assurance. ChECS also has a wholly owned subsidiary trading company which
carries out Procurement activities on behalf of the Church of England.
ChECS is one of the National Church Institutions (NCIs) which are national administrative bodies
that work together to support the mission and ministry of the Church of England. In this role as EA and Office Manager to the Finance Director you will complete diary management, organised room bookings, plan and organise meetings, process PO's amongst other tasks.
This is a permanent role and is open for candidates to apply as a full time (35 hours per week) or part-time role. Please state your preference within your application.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Age UK Wandsworth is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We offer a variety of services with the goal of helping older people to #AgeWellinWandsworth. Our charity is consistently growing, so we are creating this new role to support our CEO with social media, marketing and organising events. The role will suit someone who is calm, mature, professional, organised and creative and will be comfortable working directly with a creative and curious CEO committed to transforming the charity’s online presence.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to work with staff and volunteers at our established Christian recovery charity in Berkshire. You will provide direction, support and oversight on all aspects of HR management, including: recruitment; staff supervisions and appraisals; compliance with employment regulations; training; performance and talent management; grievance, disciplinary, and capability procedures; salary structure and employee benefits; and organisational personnel planning.
We do not currently have HR software, so reviewing our requirements in this area would be one of your responsibilities.
As a small charity (c. 43 salaried staff and casual workers, plus volunteers), the role will require balancing practical tasks with management responsibilities. For the majority of the working week, you'll be based in the office (a lovely rural setting near Twyford, Reading) and, being situated within the rehabilitation centre, you will have daily contact with those men whom you are helping. They inspire and motivate us just as much as we seek to encourage and support them. (Some remote working might also be possible.)
This is a permanent position, full-time or part-time considered. As this is a strategic post within an actively Christian setting, applications should be from committed Christians. Schedule 9, Part 1:3(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification provided.
Please use your covering letter to explain how you meet the requirements of the role as laid out in the job description and person specification.
Yeldall wants all those affected by addiction to heal, transform and thrive.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Part-Time Administrator (3 days per week – flexible working pattern)
Rugby
£15 per hour
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join a small, collaborative team supporting a busy and impactful organisation.
This is a varied role where you’ll play a key part in keeping things running smoothly – from supporting senior leadership and coordinating meetings, to managing accreditation processes and helping organise team activities.
If you enjoy structure, take pride in detail, and love being the person who keeps everything on track, this could be a great fit.
What you’ll be doing:
Supporting senior leadership & meetings
- Providing administrative support to the Interim CEO and senior stakeholders
- Coordinating Trustee Board and management meetings
- Taking accurate minutes and managing actions
- Supporting the preparation of Board and AGM papers
Managing accreditation administration
- Maintaining client and product records
- Coordinating accreditation panels and submissions
- Managing contracts, renewals, and client communications
- Keeping CRM systems up to date
- Supporting improvements to processes (including use of Monday.com)
Office & team support
- Helping source flexible office space in Rugby
- Supporting office setup (equipment, furniture, logistics)
- Assisting with organising a staff away day
General admin
- Providing ad-hoc support across the team as needed
What we’re looking for:
- A highly organised administrator with strong attention to detail
- Someone proactive who can manage multiple priorities
- Confident supporting senior stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with CRM systems (Monday.com experience would be a bonus)
If this sounds like you, please get in touch ASAP.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Executive Assistant
We have an exciting opportunity to join the thriving and dynamic SARSAS team as our Executive Assistant.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join SARSAS as our Executive Assistant. You will provide high-level, proactive support to the CEO and Board,
Working closely with the CEO, you will bring structure and clarity to a fast-paced workload, ensuring priorities are well managed and time is used effectively. This includes managing a complex diary and inbox, acting as a gatekeeper, organising meetings, preparing documentation and supporting effective communication across the organisation.
You will help track key actions, deadlines, and priorities, driving progress and accountability. You will also support the Board through high-quality administrative and governance support.
This is a role where your work will have real impact. Success in this role will be reflected in the CEO and Board being well-supported, well-prepared, and able to focus on strategic leadership, with confidence that the detail, coordination, and follow-through are in safe hands.
About You
You are highly organised, proactive, and able to bring clarity to a busy environment. You communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.
You are trustworthy, demonstrate sound judgement, and work with integrity. With strong planning and coordination skills, you can manage competing priorities and keep work moving forward while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
You are comfortable working independently, using initiative to anticipate needs, solve problems, and improve processes. Adaptable and resilient, you stay calm under pressure and take a positive, solutions-focused approach. You are motivated by contributing to work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
About SARSAS
SARSAS exists to relieve the trauma and distress, and help rebuild the lives, of survivors who live in Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES, who have experienced any form of sexual violence, at any point in their lives.
SARSAS also campaigns and raises awareness about rape and sexual violence to change the narrative about sexual violence and enable survivor’s voices to be heard. Partnership work with a range of agencies locally and nationally is a priority to enable social change.
SARSAS works to feminist principles: this underpins both what our service is and how it is run. Our work is guided by a trauma-informed approach which understands how traumatic experiences can impact on survivors and keeps an awareness of the effects of trauma at the forefront of our approach to support.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
At SARSAS we strive to create a workplace that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We want to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates diverse voices. We actively encourage applicants with protected characteristics to apply.
We are committed to taking an inclusive approach to recruitment and selection whilst ensuring there is no discrimination in our processes and that our team and prospective employees are treated fairly, with respect and without bias. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can be made to accommodate additional requirements. Applicants are encouraged to highlight any specific adjustments needed to enable participation in the recruitment process.
Contract information
Applicants will undergo a basic criminal record check before employment starts.
Salary: £31,836 FTE
Hours: 25 – 30 hours per week (over a minimum of 4 days)
Responsible to: CEO
Based: Bristol with up to 50% working from home available
Pension: 5%
Annual leave: 27 days + bank holidays (pro-rata)
Contract: Permanent
How to apply
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 31st May 2026.
Interviews will be held in person on Friday 12th June 2026.
Please ensure you are available for an interview on this date.
Interviews will be held in person in our Bristol but please indicate in your application if this is not possible so we can consider an alternative.
Support for people of all genders affected by rape or any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band based on fairness and our pay scales)
Location: Camden (Head Office)/Hybrid (with potential for Hybrid working)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: Friday 22nd May 2026 (Online)
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Executive Assistant at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Our Executive Team plays a vital role in providing strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring strong governance, accountability and compliance while driving innovation and continuous improvement. The service operates in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment where collaboration, compassion and professionalism are central to everything we do.
About the Role
As Executive Assistant, you'll be part of a dedicated and values‑led organisation, contributing directly to the effectiveness of senior leadership and governance structures that underpin our ability to deliver high‑quality services to survivors. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the leadership and governance of an organisation committed to social change and equality.
About You
You're an experienced or can demonstrate you have the skills to be a highly organised Executive Assistant who enjoys supporting senior leaders and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. You’re comfortable working closely with the CEO, Executive Team and Board of Trustees, providing discreet, reliable and proactive support.
You’re confident in coordinating meetings and governance activity, keeping records up to date, and managing multiple priorities with care and attention to detail.You need to be IT proficient to manage digital systems, streamline workflows and support day to day operations efficiently. You need to have advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel experience with Microsoft teams and zoom for virtual meetings.
We are also looking for you to be able to manage shared drives and digital filing systems. Positive, pro-active and adaptable, you respond well to changing needs and are happy to support occasional evening trustee or sub‑committee meetings as part of the role.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Music24 is looking for an organised, adaptable Operations Support Officer to help keep our charity running smoothly day to day. You’ll be central to our admin, referral processes, and financial administration—plus light communications and event support.
- Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)
- Location: Hybrid – minimum 1 day/week in our Luton office
- Reporting to: Operations Manager
- Key areas: admin & operations support, referral system support, bookkeeping/finance admin, stakeholder/event admin
We’d love to hear from you if you have: experience in admin/operations support, basic bookkeeping/finance admin, strong organisation and attention to detail, and confident communication. If you like a varied workload, please apply - we need you!
Role purpose
The Operations Support Officer is a central support role responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of Music24. The role combines administrative coordination, bookkeeping support, and operational assistance, alongside light communications and event support. You will be a key point of contact for enquiries and referral process, maintaining accurate systems and records; you'll assist with bookkeeping activities, processing invoices and payments; and contribute to our internal and external communications through our social media platforms and website. You will also support a handful of events that the charity runs per year - activites include researching and booking venues, commuications and promotion of events, scheduling volunteers.
Key responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across the charity.
- Act as a first point of contact for enquiries via phone, email and online channels.
- Support and maintain our referral system and organised digital filing.
- Assist with scheduling, logistics and general operational coordination.
- Process invoices, expenses and financial records accurately; support basic reporting preparation.
- Manage Gift Aid processing via our database; record and track income and expenditure.
- Support counting and banking of cash payments (in line with protocols).
- Assist with preparing and scheduling social media or website updates (as directed).
- Provide administrative support for small events, meetings and community activities, including partner follow-up and record-keeping.
Essential skills & experience
- Experience in an administrative or operations support role.
- Basic bookkeeping or financial administration experience.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with high attention to detail.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Good proficiency with office software and digital systems.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The Business Support Co-Ordinator is an essential member of the team, responsible for ensuring that public engagement activity is underpinned by high-quality, reliable data through careful management of the CRM. As Business Support Co‑Ordinator, you will play a vital role in enabling our Team to deliver the organisation’s strategy and charitable objectives. You’ll provide high‑quality administrative and project support across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders.
This is a varied, fast‑paced role suited to someone who enjoys accurate data collection, managing multiple priorities and contributing to meaningful social impact. We like to invest in our people; most of our staff are undertaking additional qualifications. There is the opportunity to be enrolled on level 3 qualifications relevant to the role.
Apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 page) by COP Friday 29th May.
In your supporting statement, we want you to answer these two questions:
How can your experience support male survivors to thrive?
How do you meet the essential elements of the person specification in the role profile? Ensure you answer ALL elements in your CV or supporting statement.
We actively encourage people to reach out if they are interested in the role for an informal discussion.
Interviews are expected to take place in person in early June, these can be online if needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Director
London Community Foundation
Salary: c. £80,000 pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE)
Location: London (hybrid, typically 1 day per week in the office)
London Community Foundation exist to improve the lives of the most disadvantaged people in London by working with donors to invest in small, local charities and community groups.
We are now seeking a Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping our future, strengthening our financial sustainability, supporting our governance, and enabling us to deliver greater impact for London’s communities.
The role
As Finance Director, you will sit at the heart of decision-making within a purpose-driven organisation, influencing strategy, supporting the Board, guiding investment decisions and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most.
As a key member of the Senior Management Team, working closely with the CEO, Board, and committees to ensure strong financial leadership, governance, and long-term sustainability.
You will:
· Lead financial strategy, planning, and performance across the organisation
· Provide clear, accessible financial insight to support decision-making at Board and executive level
· Oversee financial control, reporting, audit, and compliance (including SORP)
· Support stewardship of investments and endowment funds
· Lead risk, assurance, and governance processes, including engagement with the Finance, Risk & Resources Committee
· Act as Company Secretary, ensuring robust governance and regulatory compliance
· Oversee contracts, supply chain, and value-for-money across the organisation
· Provide strategic oversight of systems, data, and technology, including line management of the Technology Manager
· Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
This is a broad and influential role, combining strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, well-suited to someone who enjoys working across organisational boundaries and shaping how an organisation operates.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience operating at a senior level and advising Boards and executive teams.
You will bring:
· A track record of leading financial strategy, planning, and organisational performance
· Strong experience in governance, risk, and compliance within complex environments
· Confidence working with Boards, committees, and senior stakeholders
· The ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insight
· Experience leading teams and developing people
· An understanding of systems, data, and organisational infrastructure
· A commitment to inclusive leadership and equity
Experience in grant-making, philanthropy, or endowment management is welcome, but not essential.
Our commitment to inclusion
At London Community Foundation, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including those with lived experience of the issues our work seeks to address.
Further Information
For an informal discussion about the opportunity or if you require any additional support with your application, please contact Alex Williams at Giving Back Recruitment
Recruitment timetable
- Closing date: Wednesday, 20th May 2026
- Interviews with London Community Foundation W/C 15th June
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced freelance Finance Committee Clerk to support the administration and governance of our Finance Committee. This is a light-touch but important role, providing professional clerking support to ensure our committee meetings are well-structured, properly documented, and compliant with good governance practice.
The Finance Committee meets four times per year and comprises five members: the Treasurer (Chair), the CEO, and three trustees. The clerk plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in keeping meetings running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate meeting dates, send invitations, and manage attendance ahead of each quarterly meeting
- Prepare and circulate agendas in collaboration with the Chair and CEO (at least two weeks before each meeting)
- Confirm quorum and ensure all supporting papers are distributed no later than five working days before the meeting
- Attend all Finance Committee meetings and take accurate, concise minutes capturing key discussion points, decisions made, and action points with owners and deadlines
- Circulate draft minutes to the Chair within one week of each meeting and finalise following review
- Maintain a live log of action points and follow up with relevant staff ahead of the next meeting
- Maintain a secure archive of all meeting documents and decisions for audit and continuity purposes
Person Specification
Essential
- Proven experience clerking for a Board, committee, or similar governance body (charity, housing association, NHS, local government, or equivalent)
- Excellent minute-taking skills — able to capture decisions and actions accurately and concisely
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- able to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
Desirable
- Familiarity with charity governance frameworks and sector norms
- Experience working with finance-focused committees or boards
- Understanding of committee papers such as management accounts, budgets, and financial forecasts (financial expertise is not required)
Terms of Engagement
This is a freelance engagement. The successful candidate will be self-employed and will invoice us on a quarterly basis. A short services agreement will be provided covering scope, fee, confidentiality, and notice period.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full time with 20% study time
Pay: £22,380 per annum
Duration: 20 months
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester (Hybrid working available)
Are you a capable individual with a passion for HR and making a difference in the world?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
Our HR and Membership Team ensure we have the right people with the right expertise available at the right time. We work with around 50 core staff members and the UK-Med Register, a group of over 850 health and humanitarian professionals who are ready to deploy international in our emergency responses. We maintain the capability to staff any emergency response required, including being able to provide a team of 60 health professionals to staff a fully functional field hospital anywhere in the world within 72 hours.
We are recruiting for an HR Apprentice who will support all HR processes with a particular focus on the end-to-end recruitment and vetting of health professionals and key support roles. This apprenticeship will provide you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn and grow within an international humanitarian context.
Our ideal candidate will be eager to learn, able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and have a passion for building a career in HR. You will have strong planning and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
We offer a competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an important role in our humanitarian programming.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – HR Apprentice - May 2026 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Tuesday 19th May 2026.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
Apply if in a Different Field or Higher Level, Especially for Those Without Related Experience or Qualifications
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

