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UKCISA is looking for its Head of Finance and Risk as we continue on our exciting journey to long term financial sustainability. As a member of our Senior Leadership Team you will work with a financially astute CEO who together with our team and Trustees is leading the development of our next strategy. That strategy will position us to succeed as a trading entity, earning our revenue from the 400 member organisations from Higher and Further Education, schools and student unions. These organisations value our advocacy to government and our specialist advice, training, conferences and celebrations of international students and their role in supporting them.
As the UK’s national advisory body for international students and the professionals who work with them, our purpose is clear: to ensure that every international student has the best possible experience while studying in the UK. This mission is more important than ever. International students currently studying across the UK make an invaluable contribution to our campuses, communities, and society. At the same time, the environment in which they live, and study has become increasingly complex, shaped by shifting government policy, economic pressures, and evolving student expectations.
As our Head of Finance and Risk key areas of responsibility are:
Playing a leadership and business partner role with colleagues and Trustees
Working closely with the CEO to deliver on our financial strategy
Delivering the operational financial activities for UKCISA and leading a small finance team to achieve successful audit outcomes
Leading on areas of governance including finance, risk, audit, acting as the secretariat for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee
Managing the organisation’s risk management processes and register
To be successful in this role you need:
A recognised accounting qualification (min Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting AAT or equivalent) or chartered accountant status
3- 5 years finance experience in the charity sector producing year end/statutory accounts in accordance with the Charities SORP
Experience in reporting to and advising Boards and/or committees
Experience in developing finance strategies to drive financial sustainability
To be interested in and developing a commitment to UKCISA’s vision and mission
To be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a business partner and advisor with team members and trustees
To be able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills to achieve strategic and operational goals
To be able to demonstrate excellent analytical and audit skills to lead on risk and business continuity planning
To be able to demonstrate high levels of personal and professional integrity
If you don’t have all the experience we are seeking but believe you can still excel in the job, do please consider applying once you have read the full information pack.
What’s in it for you:
Working for a passionate team who have an exceptional reputation for advocacy, advice and guidance to the international student sector
Having access to benefits such as professional development funds and leave, an EAP program, USS pension and hybrid flexible working with only a requirement to attend monthly in person all day staff meetings in central London
An opportunity to use your finance and risk expertise to support UKCISA’s vision that every international student who comes to the UK has a positive experience and is able to tell friends and families that the UK is a welcoming place to study, and live.
To apply for this role download our full information pack on our website, including job description and essential criteria Join our team at UKCISA Please note: CVs alone will not be accepted. You must respond to our three questions in order to be considered.
Applications will close on Monday 14 September 9 am
In-person interviews will take place at our office in central London on 24 September 2026
We advocate for a positive experience for every international student

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We are looking for an exceptional, highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Youth Worker (Youth Voice), supporting our mission to enable young people who are homeless, facing homelessness or unsafe to achieve independence and positive futures.
The successful candidate will work within the Youth Work Team to deliver our frontline drop-in service and support our weekly and monthly activities to all young people experiencing homelessness.
You’ll specialise in youth participation, ensuring that a diverse range of young people’s voices are heard. You’ll also facilitate and lead on supporting our Youth Advisory Board and work alongside them to cultivate inclusive activities which increase youth participation across all our services. We have an ambitious plan to improve and accelerate our youth voice strategy and this role will be at the heart of this delivery.
You should be experienced in designing, planning and facilitating a range of activities and group work with and for young people and be able to work dynamically in a fast-paced day centre environment. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about youth engagement and skilled in bringing out the ideas, voices and opinions of young people to shape service delivery. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a background in running participatory youth projects, co-production, youth engagement sessions and/or community engagement.
The ideal candidate is a team player who enjoys working collaboratively across our organisation. This role also includes working closely with our Campaigns, Impact and Policy team to ensure young people’s voices are at the heart of our external campaigning work.
Finally, you will also be committed to the safeguarding of young people and delivering an inclusive and trauma-informed service.
This role will be based at our day centre in Camden, with some travel to other New Horizon projects within London.
Closing date for applications: Monday 21st September
Interviews: Thursday 1st October
Please note interview dates are fixed and will not be changed. Please ensure you are available on these days when applying for this role.
We support 18-24 year olds who are homeless or unsafe in London.


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Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?
Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.
If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.
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The Charity Governance Secretariat Manager is a full-time hybrid role based in Letchworth, with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week. The role involves managing governance processes for charity clients, including coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining accurate records and minutes, and tracking actions to completion. The manager will ensure compliance with charity regulations and best practice, oversee key governance documents and policies, and support trustees and senior leaders with timely information and guidance. Day-to-day responsibilities include liaising with stakeholders, organizing meeting logistics for both digital and physical events, maintaining governance calendars, and supporting the continuous improvement of governance procedures. The role also requires close collaboration with internal teams to align governance activities with overall event delivery and client expectations.
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Our mission is to empower healthcare organisations to achieve their goals by delivering exceptional event management and secretariat services.
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