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Lightyear Foundation is looking for a highly organised and proactive Finance and Administration Manager to join our small, friendly and disablility charity.
This is a varied home-based role at the heart of the organisation, leading on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, while also supporting governance, HR administration, CRM management, organisational systems and the smooth running of the charity.
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Salary: £26,300 - £32,800 FTE, depending on skills and experience
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Hours: 21 hours per week, worked flexibly.
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Location: Home-based, UK
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Contract: Permanent, part-time
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Closing date: 26th June 2026
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Interviews: 9th and/or 13th July 2026
We are committed to genuine flexible working and recognise that talented people balance work alongside caring responsibilities, disability-related needs, and other commitments. While the role is contracted at 21 hours per week, additional paid hours may be available by mutual agreement, offering opportunities to increase earnings as the organisation continues to grow.
As a disabled-led charity, we are passionate about breaking down barriers to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people. Joining Lightyear Foundation is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing national charity, help shape our systems and operations, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across the UK.
We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.
What we offer
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Genuine flexible and remote working.
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Opportunities to develop your skills and take ownership of key organisational systems and processes.
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The opportunity to be part of a supportive, disabled-led organisation.
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A role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people.
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28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
More details on our website.
Breaking break down barriers to disabled and neurodivergent children and young people taking part in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)

We are looking for a proactive, organised and detail-focused Direct Marketing Administrator to play an important role in delivering targeted campaigns that connect the right people with the right support at the right time.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at an earlier stage in their marketing or administration career who enjoys working with data, systems and people. In this role, you will provide day-to-day support for our internal direct marketing activity, work closely with colleagues across the marketing team, and help shape well-targeted email, postal and telephone campaigns that supports family life across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with colleagues to prepare and segment data for targeted email, postal and telephone campaigns for a range of audiences and stakeholders
- Build positive working relationships with external suppliers to help deliver effective, timely and cost-conscious marketing activity
- Monitor campaign delivery and flag any issues quickly to the Marketing and Website Manager so that plans stay on track
- Support and encourage the internal telemarketing team in their day-to-day work, helping them stay organised and effective during busy live tour event seasons
- Help ensure requests for marketing materials generated through telemarketing campaigns are fulfilled promptly and accurately for live tour events
- Represent Care for the Family warmly and professionally in interactions with supporters, contacts and wider audiences
- Follow agreed processes and policies to handle data carefully and accurately for use in multi-channel direct marketing campaigns
- Contribute to the wider work of the marketing team through ad hoc projects and support for online campaigns where needed
- Occasionally coordinate volunteer support for sending marketing materials to relevant audiences
- Maintain accurate financial administration, including processing purchase orders and invoices
Person Specification
Essential:
- Confidence using a range of IT systems and software, with the enthusiasm to learn new digital tools and skills
- A positive, can-do attitude and the flexibility to contribute in a fast-paced, busy team environment
- A methodical and systematic approach to work, with the ability to follow agreed processes carefully
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
- diligent and conscientious approach, with close attention to detail
- Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Comfortable using online systems and software for managing data, reporting and communication
Desirable:
- Experience in an office, administrative or coordinator-style role
- Experience in a customer support environment or an understanding of good practice in telemarketing or outbound calling
- Familiarity with CRM systems
- An understanding of GDPR and responsible marketing practice
- An awareness of how multi-channel marketing campaigns work
Additional Information:
Although we are an organization built upon a Christian ethos, we do not
consider this role to be one which carries an occupational requirement
for the post holder to be a practising Christian under the requirements
outlined in Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. However, due to
the nature of the organization and the integral part this role will play, we would like someone who is comfortable working in a Christian context and working to support
our Christian ethos.
Terms and Conditions:
This is a full-time, permanent position. The salary will be £24,455 per annum
This position is 37 hours per week.
The position is offered subject to the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period.
Holiday entitlement is five weeks per annum, rising to six weeks after two years’ continuous service, plus statutory holidays.
CFF operates a group personal pension scheme and will contribute to an employee’s plan, within the scheme, a monthly payment equivalent to 10% of their gross monthly salary once conditions for entry to the scheme have been met.
Are you an experienced senior administrator or operations professional who wants to use your skills to support a meaningful cause?
My client is a Black-led charity with a long track record of supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls. They are entering a busy period of growth and transition and are now seeking an Interim Senior Admin Officer to step in quickly, stabilise systems and support the organisation through change.
The role As Interim Senior Admin Officer, you will play a central role in ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, safely and compliantly. You will take stock of existing systems, put clear processes in place and provide practical support to staff and trustees during a period of onboarding and recruitment.
You will also work closely with the Admin Officer and Receptionist, offering day-to-day guidance, support and coaching to help them deliver to a high standard.
Key responsibilities include
- Reviewing and improving operational systems across administration, record-keeping, filing, archiving and IT
- Leading supplier and contract management, including reviewing value for money and setting up clear contract processes
- Supporting recruitment activity and onboarding of new staff and trustees, including inductions, equipment and access
- Developing, reviewing and updating organisational and HR policies in line with UK employment law and best practice
- Advising on employment matters such as contracts, grievance and disciplinary procedures and staff entitlements
- Ensuring strong governance and compliance, including Charity Commission and Companies House requirements
- Overseeing GDPR compliance, health and safety and statutory obligations
- Supporting facilities management, including getting the reception area fully operational
- Providing hands-on support and coaching to the admin team
- Producing a clear written recommendations report by the three-month point to support continuity
- Strong experience in senior administration, operations or office management, ideally within the charity or third sector
- Experience or knowledge of organisational and HR policies
- Knowledge of UK employment rights and employment law
- Hands-on understanding of charity governance and regulatory compliance
- Working knowledge of GDPR and health and safety
- Experience managing suppliers and contracts
- Confidence supporting recruitment, onboarding and HR processes
- A supportive, coaching-style approach to working with others
- The ability to prioritise, work at pace and get things done
- Strong cultural competence and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role: Interim Senior Admin Officer
- Organisation type: Black-led charity supporting Black and racialised women and children affected by domestic abuse and VAWG
- Rate: £15–£18 per hour, depending on experience
- Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (NE4), with on-site or remote working
- Contract type: Temporary
- Duration: 6 months
As a Black-led organisation, my client strongly encourages applications from Black women and women from racially minoritised backgrounds, who are under-represented in senior operational roles.
Why apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted interim role within a values-driven organisation doing vital, life-changing work. You will have the space to make meaningful improvements, support people to succeed and help shape a stronger future for the organisation.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.