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About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To drive the growth of income from businesses, local authorities and public sector funders by identifying, developing and securing strategic partnerships. The role will build high-value relationships, generate new funding opportunities, and lead the development of compelling proposals, working closely with colleagues across Earthwatch to convert opportunities into longterm partnerships and sustainable income. This role will focus on building connections and opening doors, working closely with the Director to convert opportunities into funding to meet organisational targets.
Key deliverables:
Partnership Management and Development
- Lead on building and maintaining positive relationships with existing contacts in businesses, local authorities, and other partners in line with organisational priorities.
- Carry out excellent stewardship and management of partnerships, overseeing delivery plans, strategic activities and routine partnership activities.
- Lead all aspects of the partnership development process, including prospect research, proposal development and pitching, ensuring a seamless pathway from opportunity identification to funding secured.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
Proposal Writing and Project Development
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential partners.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Sector Awareness and Marketing
- Monitor plans and strategies from businesses, local authorities and government bodies with a view to spotting opportunities for partnership working.
- Collaborate with the Communications teams to create high-quality marketing materials that support partner engagement and public relations.
- Represent Earthwatch at partner and networking events.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
- Monitor environmental and sustainability issues in the media including emerging policies, trends and the performance of organisations with whom we have relationships.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us:
Are you passionate about financial capability? Join us to develop knowledge, resources and tools that are accessible to all!
At The London Foundation for Banking & Finance (LFBF), our story began in 1879 when a group of visionary bank workers set out to elevate professional standards and leadership in the industry. Over the years, we became a recognised leader in financial services education, offering industry-leading qualifications and setting the gold standard for professional competency.
In 2023 we entered an exciting new chapter as an independent charity, revitalising and refocusing our mission to improve financial capability and empower professionals in the sector. In 2025 we published a new external strategy with our social impact metrics which will lead to our 150 year anniversary in 2029. We are now seeking a passionate leader in the Financial Capability field to join our senior management team and work alongside our Chief Executive to continue to drive our transformation forward.
Our charitable objective is the advancement of knowledge and education in financial services, and to carry out research and publish useful results for the benefit of the public. In doing so, we seek to improve levels of financial literacy and skills, as well as support those working within or considering a career in the financial services industry.
Our objective is just as relevant, perhaps even more so, today as it has been in our long history. If you're inspired to make a real impact and contribute to the advancement of financial knowledge for the benefit of society, we want to hear from you.
About the role:
In this role, you will be instrumental in implementing our strategic financial capability objectives, which align with our charitable objects and goals. Your responsibilities will include developing partnerships, identifying new markets, expanding our reach, measuring social and commercial impact, and strengthening the organisation’s brand and stakeholder relationships. The role also supports policy, communications, risk management, project delivery and long-term strategic planning in financial capability.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior professional who is looking to apply their expertise in a strategic leadership role while enjoying both the flexibility of hybrid working and flexible part-time hours.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement strategies to promote and broaden the use of the content from existing financial capability educational material to build income streams.
- Develop a business model for the financial capability content which balances the achievement of our charitable object with income streams.
- Identify and develop opportunities to secure widen the reach of our financial capability content.
- Identify new markets, audiences and partnership opportunities and make evidence-based recommendations on where to focus our effort.
- Develop a suite of metrics for Financial Capability to measure success, to include both social and commercial impact
- Lead and support presentations to win commercial commitment from organisations and stakeholders.
- Play a key role in supporting UK policy development and implementation with regard to financial inclusion and capability - acting upon and responding to initiatives proposed by UK and international policy makers, legislative bodies, and regulatory authorities.
- Leverage strong project management skills to drive and sustain financial capability projects.
- Identify and keep under review the risks associated with the financial capability proposition, reporting on any that have emerged and identifying any potential news ones, putting forward strategies to mitigate the impact.
You will have:
- Worked in a senior executive role in financial capability, preferably at Head of or Director level.
- Knowledge of financial capability issues within the UK
- Excellent business development skills including commercial awareness, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills.
- Project management skills to oversee financial capability plans, and expertise in identifying and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
- Be collaborative and team orientated
What we offer:
- An opportunity to make a significant impact on the success of the strategy of the charity.
- A collaborative, adaptable and supportive work environment where integrity and innovation are valued.
- Competitive compensation based on your experience and the charity sector.
- Hybrid working – work from home and work from our London office based in the City: we need you to be in the office on at least two fixed days a month but otherwise we’re flexible.
- Flexible working days and times: we’re flexible on how this role is worked — it could be three full days, five shorter days, or another arrangement that works for everyone.
- We recognise that physical, mental and financial wellbeing is important:
- so enjoy our generous annual leave (30 days plus bank holidays for full time hours, pro rata for part time hours).
- join our Private Medical insurance scheme.
- provision of generous life insurance cover, to provide financial security to your loved ones should the worst happen.
If you meet the requirements of the role and are looking for a new challenge, then submit your covering letter and CV using the Quick Apply button. Please read our recruitment privacy statement before application.
Please note LFBF does not hold a sponsor licence so is unable to offer a Skilled Worker Visa for this role.
Proposed Interview dates:
Interviews: One date from either 16 or 17 September 2026 (in person at our London office)
Please note that depending on number of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close the advert early.
The London Foundation for Banking & Finance, a charity incorporated by Royal Charter, dedicated to supporting knowledge and lifelong education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
Role purpose:
To play a pivotal role in growing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders by proactively identifying opportunities, cultivating high-value relationships and developing compelling funding proposals that align with Earthwatch's strategic priorities. This role will focus on raising funds from trusts and foundations, working closely with the Director to meet organisational funding targets.
Key deliverables:
Relationship Development and Management:
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities and build relationships with trust, foundation and statutory funders at a senior level.
- Manage all aspects of the trusts and foundations fundraising cycle, including prospect research, application development, stewardship, retention and long-term funder engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with other charitable organisations to expand Earthwatch’s network of partners and collaborate on joint environmental initiatives.
- Maintain excellent stewardship of funders through regular communication, impact reporting and relationship management, supporting long-term engagement and repeat funding.
- Represent Earthwatch at donor and networking events.
Proposal Writing and Grant Applications:
- Lead the preparation of compelling funding proposals, tailored to meet the specific interests and priorities of potential funders.
- Ensure proposals are timely, impactful, and demonstrate clear outcomes.
- Work closely with the Finance team to develop accurate project budgets, ensuring all proposals are cost-effective and financially viable.
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and funding opportunities, contributing to agreed annual income targets.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Oversee the end-to-end grant management process, including timely submission of progress reports and financial narratives to ensure full compliance with donor requirements.
- Maintain a comprehensive reporting process via the CRM, providing accurate income generation updates, dashboards, and pipeline forecasts.
Collaboration and Team Support:
- Work closely with colleagues across the organisation, particularly the Income Generation, Programmes, Communications, and Finance teams, to ensure that funding proposals and reports are aligned with Earthwatch’s programs and objectives.
In undertaking these roles, the postholder should also have regard to:
- Acting as an ambassador for the work, vision and values of Earthwatch Europe.
- Ensuring continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required.
- Working within all the policies and procedures of Earthwatch Europe, ensuring compliance with health & safety policies and all legal and contractual obligations associated with the post.
- Collaborating with other Earthwatch teams to ensure effective delivery of partnership programmes.
- Carrying out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the postholder’s line manager.
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We can’t fix issues like poverty, inequality, health and climate change alone. We are fully conscious of the scale of the challenge that faces the country and the urgent need to respond. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists, to empower and equip people with entrepreneurial ideas and solutions to grow the social economy. The social economy is a movement of organisations and enterprises that prioritise people and planet. Together, we are committed to tackling the greatest social and environmental challenges of our time.This is a new and exciting role at a significant time of growth for the School for Social Entrepreneurs. In the coming year. we are developing new programmes, working with leaders who are developing small community led social and environmental projects as well as leading larger charities and social businesses developing social investment and housing solutions.
We’re not a traditional funder. Our grants tend to be small, but they punch above their weight, helping social and environmental entrepreneurs take the next step to grow their organisations. Our grants run alongside learning programmes, challenging and supporting leaders. We’re innovative in how we do this, through both traditional and enterprise grants. We lead on Match Trading™, a grant that challenges leaders to grow their trading income, and we are working on further grants innovations.
You will work with our Grants Team, Project Co-ordinators and Assessment Lead to develop and support grant management across a range of programmes. Your role will be to lead on specific programmes, including supporting assessment, onboarding and grant management. You will ensure that grantees are fully supported to manage their grants and ensure that grant management is compliant, auditable, efficient, and timely. You will support the development of grant policies and processes, writing grant paperwork and documentation, overseeing payments, and reporting to the wider Programmes Team and others about our work.
You don’t need to have managed grants before, but you do need to have a good understanding of a wide range enterprises and charities, gained through experience of training, business consultancy or development support. You will have a good understanding of business models, legal structures and financial systems that social and environmental organisations and community run and owned businesses may use. You will need to understand social enterprise finances, be able to read accounts, budgets, cashflows and have a good knowledge of social enterprise income streams.
We need someone who understands how hard it is to start up and grow social and environmental enterprises and can support people from diverse backgrounds in managing their grant, finances and growing their business.
Are you up for the challenge?
Interviews: Friday 18th and Friday 25th September (online)
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop Build Studios – a small and dynamic built environment charity – and Build Workspace – the charity’s central London co-working space in Waterloo.
This role could suit an experienced sector leader looking for a leadership role, or a rising leader ready to step up.
Working closely with our dedicated Board of Directors and our small team, you will lead the development of the charity, oversee development and delivery of projects and identify new opportunities, partners and funders.
You will also oversee the smooth running of the co-working space, delivering a high quality service to members and promoting a collaborative environment for a diverse group of small and start-up practices.
The role is a part time opportunity (2 days/week) with the potential to expand. Salary £60,000 FTE (pro rated to 2 days/week - £24,000 per annum)
About us
Build Studios is a charity that works to inspire the next generation about the built environment through collaboration and learning. We have been working from our central London base in Waterloo since we were established nearly ten years ago.
We work with our community to improve awareness, access and aspiration for young people to careers in the sector. This takes place through outreach work with schools, careers enrichment and events.
Our engagement with young people takes place at a number of points in their school journey – from our ‘Healthy Homes’ programme with primary pupils, built environment careers enrichment with secondary aged students and digital design for sixth formers – inspiring them about the importance of good city design to their everyday lives. We continue this engagement into the world of work through Alternative Practice, our community of students and young workers, who come together through events and activities, to collaborate with others from across the sector.
Our workspace company, Build Workspace, provides co-working space, support services and events for start-ups and small businesses in the built environment sector.
We aim to attract entrepreneurs, creative young businesses, self-employed specialists and freelancers, providing an affordable, collaborative workspace in a central location, right next to Waterloo and the South Bank.
Profits from the co-working space are ploughed back into the charity.
About You
You will be
- Passionate about the built environment and knowledgeable about the sector
- Experienced in managing people and projects
- Experienced in managing finance and budgets
- Willing to take a hands-on and proactive role across all aspects of the running of a small organisation
- Proficient in presenting and advocating for an organisation or cause
- Able to demonstrate successful fundraising and business development experience
You may also be
- Experienced in developing projects and programmes
- Experienced in working with boards or committees
We actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Job Description
The role will involve the following:
Line management: managing and developing Build Studios and Build Workspace’s small staff team, with access to retained HR support agency. Leading annual appraisals and regular 1:1s.
Governance : managing the annual cadence of quarterly board meetings, AGM and associated companies house and charity commission filing, liaising closely with the boards of directors of both companies.
Business Planning: annual business planning, working with the board, staff team and other stakeholders to develop an ambitious annual plan in line with Build Studios five year strategic plan.
Budgeting and financial management: production of annual budget, working closely with the Treasurer and Chairs of Build Studios and Build Workspace; quarterly monitoring of financial performance in liaison with accountants; day to day management of project budgets and payments.
Fundraising: Leading fundraising bids with relevant grant funding bodies, developing new programmes in line with their (and Build Studios’) strategic priorities. Approaching sponsors for financial support, making a compelling case for investment.
Project management: Taking a lead role in managing projects, ensuring delivery, reporting and impact measurement are conducted in line with funder requirements and our own standards.
Communications and marketing: Supporting the team with delivering strong communications and marketing through our various channels (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters). Engaging external agency/freelance support where appropriate. Working with the operational team to deliver timely and effective communications to members in the Workspace.
Operations: Working with operations team to ensure high quality management of the workspace, having oversight of health and safety, space management systems and software and landlord liaison, and maintaining a healthy pipeline of prospective members. Ensuring appropriate operational cover is in place for the workspace during staffed hours.
Engagement: Building positive relationships with Build Studios and Build Workspace members and partners, seeking mutually beneficial opportunities to develop profile and engagement, through events and collaborations.
Other information
The contract of employment will be with Build Workspace, but the post-holder will work across both Build Studios and Build Workspace.
We would expect at least one of the two days to be worked on site at Build Studios (Waterloo, London). The remaining day can be worked flexibly at the office or from home.
Build Studios is actively seeking additional funding from grants and sponsors to grow our outreach and engagement programmes. Future successful funding bids will enable this role to be extended to more days beyond the core 2 days/week.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full DBS check.
The role has 25 days paid annual leave (pro rated to 10 days for 2 day/week role) plus bank holidays. Additionally 5 days’ paid sick leave (pro rated to 2 days for 2 day/week role).
How to apply
Please apply with CV and covering letter, demonstrating how you would be well suited to the role, to Helen Santer
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st August at 5.00pm
Interviews are scheduled for 1st and 2nd September.
We will offer written feedback to all candidates shortlisted for interview.
No agencies please.
Build Studios is a charity that works to inspire the next generation about the built environment through collaboration and learning.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of Finance - Business Partnering
Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Head of Finance, Business Partnering on a permanent, full time basis to join our Finance team to be based in London, UK.
Job Purpose:
- The Head of Finance Business Partnering will design, develop and deliver the long-term financial modelling, including multi-year income and expenditure projections, take full ownership of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, ensuring they are efficient, insightful and enable Budget Holders to take clear accountability for their financial performance. The postholder will lead strategic business partnering across the organisation, managing and developing the Business Partnering team. This will include fostering strong cross-departmental collaboration for income generation
- The post holder will support the Finance Director in overseeing financial aspects of the organization, including strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, compliance, risk management, team leadership, and strategic and operational finance. This role requires a Last updated: 05/05/2026 comprehensive understanding of the financial operations within a global non-profit setting and entails close collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial goals are met and aligned with the charity's mission. The Head of Finance Business Partnering will also design tools, resources and training that build financial capability across the charity
The post holder is required to have:
- Fully qualified accountant with recognised qualification and full membership of: CIMA, ACCA ACA or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering business partnering with fundraising and program delivery functions within a complex and large organisation.
- Extensive financial management experience in a complex organisation, with demonstrable knowledge of developing and maintaining an array of finance systems and reports including management accounts.
- Track record of developing long term financial planning and annual budgets and forecasts with scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis.
- Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering internal financial reporting to senior management and budget holders in a complex organisation.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively at leadership levels.
- Proven abilities in managing people, with the capacity to inspire, motivate, and enthuse others to achieve goals by setting and enforcing challenging standards.
- Experience of charity finance including restricted funds.
- Advanced excel skills to support the range of modelling requirements and advance analytical skill with ability to convert financial information to high quality visuals and narratives
- Postholder must have right to work in the country where they will be based.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in financial software and computer literacy.
We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
For UK-based roles, we offer Hybrid working arrangement where employees have the benefit to work from office one day per week unless otherwise agreed.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.
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Context and Background
The Finance function has responsibility to ensure the accurate recording of all income and expenditure of the NSPCC and its associated companies; the collation and presentation of budget/forecast; monitoring of both consolidated income and expenditure against budget/forecast; and the preparation of statutory annual accounts, tax compliance and associated returns. It is also responsible for the payment of all invoices, collection of monies due, the payment of staff and the provision of advice on financial matters throughout the organisation.
The Senior Finance Business Partner role sits within the Finance & Technology Directorate and reports to the Head of Finance Business Partnering. The role is responsible for the delivery of all aspects of operational financial management within each directorate area or sub-area it supports, through the provision of high-quality financial management and advice, together with comprehensive reporting and analysis, to both inform and aid decision making. The role is expected to operate at both a strategic and operational level, building strong relationships with internal and external partners, and be a key and active member of the Directorate’s senior management teams.
The role may be required to deputise for the Head of Finance Business Partnering and there may also be a requirement to support other Directorates.
The postholder will have line management responsibilities.
Job purpose
The Senior Finance Business Partner will report to the Head of Finance Business Partnering and will work closely with assigned Directorates. You will ensure the delivery of a high performing, customer facing, finance service with the responsibility for the overall delivery of financial operational management and financial reporting within assigned Directorates and sub-divisions it supports.
The post holder will develop and deliver a comprehensive financial service, ensuring the provision of high-quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation to the director and their senior management teams, to underpin and enable effective decision making, meaningful performance management and to meet statutory and internal requirements.
You will achieve high customer satisfaction levels making a real and demonstrable difference to the delivery of the Directorate’s business. You will do this by providing specialist and forward-thinking advice and support on financial strategy and planning to the Directorate through the business partner model.
You will act as a primary contact for matters relating to operational financial control and the provision of information within the Directorates the role supports, working collaboratively with the Head of Finance Business Partnering and across the organisation, promoting the Society's financial polices where appropriate and ensuring adherence to them.
You will work closely with the Head of Finance Business Partnering to provide strategic financial support as required, providing financial evaluation, management and controls.
Key relationships - Internal
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‘Heads of’ Finance Business Partnering and finance colleagues
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Directorate stakeholders including Senior Management, budget holders and administrative staff
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Business Planning
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Project Management Office
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Fundraising Information & Bid Co-ordination Teams
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Procurement, Legal, and Internal Audit
Key relationships - External
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External Auditors
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Project consultants on an ad-hoc basis
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External stakeholders and partners such as funders
Main duties and responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include the following, but are not limited to:
Business Partnering
Business partner with Senior Management Team members to develop an in-depth knowledge of their Directorates and to assist with strategic budget and forecast preparation and advice.
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Ensure effective relationships with Senior Managers and Leaders across the organisation.
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Support the Head of Finance Business Partnering in working collaboratively with the Directorate senior leaders in both the development of the strategic direction of their functions and achievement of strategic objectives.
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Act as the primary contact for matters relating to operational financial control and the provision of information within the Directorate, working collaboratively across the organisation.
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Take on a value-added role, acting as a trusted advisor, demonstrating the ability to constructively challenge ideas and plans.
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Be involved in business and planning meetings in partnership with the Directorate senior leaders and negotiate with key stakeholders and support staff to ensure agreed outcomes and timescales are achieved.
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As part of the finance team improve communication, business protocols and business efficiency throughout the team and to share specialist knowledge as appropriate.
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Be the finance subject matter expert in the Directorates the role supports, with the ability to evaluate information in context of wider Directorate knowledge. Proactively think about how decisions would affect the wider organisation and Directorate plans in both the present and future, making recommendations to senior leaders as appropriate.
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Explain complex financial issues to key stakeholders, developing their understanding of financial information to improve overall effectiveness; empowering them to take full responsibility for the financial management of the budgets they govern.
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Promote a culture which empowers budget holders and supports the delivery of value for money services, including reporting on benchmark information and key cost drivers where appropriate.
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Where appropriate, work with the Fundraising Information team to support funding applications by providing high quality financial data that accurately portrays our work/activities/services to potential donors, including supporting the follow up reporting required to maintain these relationships.
Budget, Planning, Forecasting and Financial Management
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Produce, collate and ensure timely delivery of accurate departmental and Directorate budget and forecasts for the areas the role supports. Ensure relevant budget assumptions are followed; phased budget/forecast templates are completed; along with the production of detailed analysis and commentary backing up the budget and forecasts.
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Provide timely, accurate information and advice to budget holders to allow effective management of their budgets and assist them in carrying out their financial duties, constructively challenging them where appropriate.
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Highlight potential opportunities and risks; supporting the formulation and implementation of mitigation plans where necessary.
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Propose and develop appropriate cost drivers and key performance measures to accurately monitor directorate performance.
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Ensure all income and expenditure (both revenue and capital) is correctly accounted for and monitored, commenting on variances to budget/forecast and the effect on outcomes and objectives; assisting budget holders and senior leaders to interpret the information presented. In addition, working with them to take any necessary corrective action arising from the reviews.
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Manage the delivery of Directorate month end processing and variance analysis, adhering to timelines set by the Central Finance team. This will include responsibility for month-end data cleansing, journal production and authorisation, which could include prepayments, income & expenditure accruals, income deferrals, recharge journals, restricted and designated fund journals and other general journals.
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Prepare and deliver accurate consolidated financial monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc operational performance reporting packs to defined deadlines, with no material errors, omissions or miscoding. To include Directorate monthly operational review and quarterly business review packs.
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Present Directorate financial reporting as required.
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Analyse, interpret and communicate financial and performance data, and provide financial advice in the form of operational performance and management reports.
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Complete financial returns and questionnaires as required.
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Prepare revenue and capital project reporting.
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Work alongside the Head of Finance Business Partnering to prepare financial models to support the evaluation of any proposed business changes, investment appraisals and subsequent implementation, supporting our stakeholders to prepare robust business cases from a financial perspective, identifying and quantifying associated costs, benefits, risks and funding solutions, in a timely manner.
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Own restricted and designated fund reporting, alongside monitoring of appropriate allocation of costs to funds. Accountable for understanding and considering the future implications of pledged and committed funds; escalating concerns and proposing mitigations as appropriate.
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Extract information from the integrated financial system and other systems or information sources; developing models and commentary for monthly presentations to budget holders and other audiences as necessary.
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Co-ordinate the delivery of information to support the production of the Society’s statutory annual accounts as requested and in accordance with the agreed timetable.
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Ensure the Directorates use the organisation’s financial systems (e.g. Proactis for procurement) appropriately and effectively.
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Ensure the financial management of the Directorates is as efficient as possible. Implement improvements and developments to reporting, processes and procedures; ensuring changes are documented.
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Prepare ad hoc reports for key stakeholders.
Internal Controls and Compliance
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Ensure the effective development, implementation and maintenance of financial controls, processes and procedures. Work with both the Directorate’s and with other members of finance to ensure best practice is applied across systems and processes.
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Promote and abide with the Society's financial policies, ensuring Directorate compliance at all times.
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Maintain the integrity of the Directorate’s finances ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards, financial regulations and internal procedures. In addition, ensure audit trails are transparent and complete.
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Train staff in the application of statutory regulations, internal control procedures and standards and to provide regular follow-up training.
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Provide accurate timely information for internal and external auditors and to take follow-up action on reports issued as required.
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Keep up to date with local or national legislation and reporting requirements and to advise of these additional regulations and ensure they are complied with. This might for example include Charity Reporting requirements in Northern Ireland/Scotland.
Training
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Identify requirements and train key stakeholders and other relevant staff in matters relating to financial management, compliance and processes. Provide verbal advice, written procedures (working with other finance staff) and financial training, to enable budgetary control and decision making on the effective use of resources, along with contribution to the production of financial information and transparent financial management.
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Ensure training materials are fit-for-purpose, considering improvements and developments that can be made to improve our overall service offering.
Staff Management
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Manage, supervise and develop direct reports.
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Accountable and responsible for the work produced by direct reports. This will include performing day-to-day finance functions, such as reviewing transactions, preparing and authorising month-end journals, variance analysis and commentary, headcount and FTE reporting, alongside other ad-hoc reporting.
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Recruit within business partnering teams and induct new starters.
Other
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Provide financial and other information for project managers, stakeholders and senior leaders as required.
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Lead and undertake specific projects, effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, making analytical decisions to ensure the delivery dates are met and the work is of a high quality.
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Provide technical support and advice on a number of topics including VAT, Gift Aid, Corporation Tax, etc.
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Deputise for the Head of Finance Business Partnering at Directorate management meetings and to provide financial input to papers and documents.
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Collaborate with peers across the Finance & Technology Directorate; sharing ideas, solutions and improvements for the greater benefit of the Society.
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Take collective ownership of Directorates with shared financial management, alongside providing cover within each Business Partnering team.
Responsibilities for all Staff within Finance and Technology Directorate
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A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
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Actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy, discussions and decisions which will be beneficial to NSPCC’s activities.
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Maintain an awareness of own and others’ Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
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Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news.
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Constantly review opportunities for your personal development.
Person specification
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Qualified Accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with extensive experience of working within a management accounts or business partnering function of a complex organisation. Knowledge of Charity accounting (SORP) desirable.
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Substantial experience in the preparation of financial management information including production and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, financial models and delivery of associated financial management reporting, analysis and commentary.
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Highly numerate with ability to analyse numbers critically and extract pertinent information for management, with a proactive approach to creative problem solving and implementing financial controls.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to enforce adherence to rules and standards.
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Highly self-motivated with good organisational skills, able to work under pressure with conflicting priorities, meeting tight deadlines and demonstrating resilience.
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Strong and effective written and verbal communicator, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance staff in a clear and concise manner.
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Ability to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs, adapting approach where necessary and being confident to challenge and influence stakeholders.
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Strong IT literacy with considerable experience in using information systems including accounting packages and analytical tools. Well-developed Excel and data manipulation skills are key, and experience of SUN systems and TM1 Cognos would be desirable.
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Ability to manage projects within corporate timetables, delivering finance related projects and planning processes, ensuring stakeholders are involved and informed, whilst ensuring the best possible organisational outcome is reached.
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Experience of managing, developing and motivating staff.
Safer Recruitment
As an organisation, we are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with our children and adults.
The recruitment and selection of our people will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Our principles:
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Always seek to recruit the best candidate for the role based on merit including their skills, experience, motivation and competencies. Our robust recruitment and selection process should ensure the identification of the person best suited to the role and the organisation.
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Committed to diversity and equality of opportunity and will interview all applicants (internal and external) who self-declare at application as having a disability and who meet the minimum requirements in the person specification of the vacancy they are applying for.
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We will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process in order to enable successful candidates who declare disabilities to start working or volunteering their time with us.
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Any current member of staff or volunteer who wishes to apply for vacancies and is suitably qualified will be considered and addressed fairly and objectively based on their merit.
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As an organisation committed to safeguarding, we will ensure all under 18’s joining the organisation will have ongoing risk assessments to ensure their role and activities are safe and appropriate.
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About Woman's Trust
The charity was established in 1996 to meet the gap in specialist mental health services. Woman’s Trust is led by and for women and aims to ensure that women affected by domestic abuse can live a life free from further harm and abuse. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, empowering survivors on their journey to recovery from the trauma. We are committed to a positive, inclusive and equitable environment for our staff, service users and volunteers.
Alongside delivering our existing 1-1 counselling, self-development workshops and therapeutic support groups for women who have experienced domestic abuse, we are focused on developing our innovative mental health services for young women and girls, delivering new peer-led support groups and providing therapeutic groups to children and their mothers. We are also committed to developing further awarenessraising workshops and training for professionals, building on our research and policy to improve systems nationally.
About the role
The Finance & Operations Officer provides high-quality finance, operational and organisational support to ensure the effective day-to-day running of Woman's Trust. Working across both Finance and Operations, the postholder will maintain accurate financial records, coordinate operational systems and provide administrative support that enables colleagues to deliver high-quality services to women affected by domestic abuse.
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Location: Woman’s Trust premises including co-location with statutory partners and community partnership locations.Woman’s Trust operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 50% to be on-site.
In return, we can offer:
- 25 days' holiday + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays
- Hybrid & flexible working - office based with minimum of 50% of working hours in Woman’s Trust London office, we also support mutually agreed flexible working arrangements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mandatory job-related training
- Individual staff professional development budget
- A caring, committed and highly collaborative environment
- Several social events/lunches per year
- Friendly, all women team
To find out more and apply with your CV, please visit our website via the apply button.
Please note, CVs and cover letters should be sent in Word format.
Closing date: 14th August 2026.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
ABOUT GLOBAL CANOPY
Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights.
Our platforms, data and insights are relied upon by Fortune 500 companies, major financial institutions, national and regional governments, and some of the most effective campaigning organisations worldwide.
We work globally, with a focus on both forested regions (particularly across Latin America and South East Asia), and major consumer and financial markets (with a focus on Europe, the US, Singapore and China).
ABOUT THE NATURE POSITIVE PROGRAMME
Shifting financial flows from enabling nature destruction towards activities that credibly support nature protection and restoration is crucial.
Global Canopy is working to enable the mobilisation of investment at scale into activities that deliver positive outcomes for nature and people, and to reverse the current imbalance, where financial flows to nature-destroying activities sit at USD7 trillion while financial flows towards Nature-based Solutions remain at USD230 billion. Turning this tide requires both reducing financial flows to nature-negative activities and significantly scaling up finance for activities that deliver for nature and people.
Many investors lack clarity on how to make this shift. Building on the success of The Little Book of Nature Business, Global Canopy is developing a Nature-Positive Transitions programme that will deliver the evidence, analysis, innovation and energy to mobilise investors, especially asset owners, to support this financial shift.
We are a new, exciting and extremely ambitious programme within Global Canopy and we work closely with likeminded partners, including Oxford University, UNEP Finance Initiative, and UNEP’s State of Finance for Nature initiative.
We also work closely with other teams across Global Canopy, bringing the organisation’s longstanding expertise and market-leading data for finance and corporate supply chains, and nature, deforestation and human rights impacts.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our very first project under the Nature-Positive Programme, in partnership with the Nature Positive Hub at the University of Oxford, focuses on building the data infrastructure to enable credibility and comparability in assessing nature-related opportunities. To ensure we deliver the data infrastructure that enables credibility and comparability across emerging nature investing opportunities for the financial sector, we are establishing a data infrastructure workstream to define the criteria to assess the potential nature contributions from these opportunities, their risk-adjusted returns, their investability potential and how they can match the mandates of diverse asset owners.
We are seeking two Research Associates with demonstrably strong research and analytical skills and experience in the fields of nature or biodiversity finance who will directly contribute to this data infrastructure workstream.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and database development (70%)
- Work with partners and colleagues to define methodologies, relevant frameworks, and criteria for assessing the contribution to nature and the risk-adjusted returns of nature-investing opportunities, with a focus on scaling these opportunities.
- Work with colleagues and partners to design and develop a data repository of nature-related investment opportunities, defining the models, schemas and conventions that enable multiple researchers to record opportunities consistently and comparably.
- Identify and map nature-related investment opportunities across sectors against the defined criteria.
- Conduct interviews with potential investees and investors (including asset owners) for selected nature-related investment opportunities.
- Manage delivery of research in line with project timetable, ensuring alignment with the overall project ambition and strategic direction.
Content and engagement (20%)
- Draft case studies and reports, synthesising the analysis and lessons from the project with the Nature Finance Content Lead and project partners.
- Maintain ongoing technical engagement with partners at the University of Oxford and other key technical contributors
- Coordinate external consultations on the project’s technical aspects, in collaboration with partners and the project’s engagement associate.
- Support in the organisation of events that raise awareness and amplify project results.
Strategy and Fundraising (10%)
- Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and learning, including donor reporting.
- Contribute to fundraising efforts and the ongoing development of the nature-positive strategy
REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in the role, these are the things that will matter most:
- Applied environmental research skills and experience, particularly with nature impact and assessments
- Deep understanding of financial analytics
- Data collection and data modelling experience with a view to inform decision-making
- Programmatic data analysis skills (strong preference for Python using pandas) to clean, structure and analyse complex datasets, compute derived metrics, and produce clear summaries and visualisations for reports and case studies
- Experience delivering collaborative projects with technical components and with external partners
- Demonstrable project management experience, with capacity to independently manage work according to agreed project timelines and to a high standard
Essential behavioural competencies:
- Demonstrable motivation and alignment with the project’s vision and mission, as well as Global Canopy’s strategy
- Proactive and self-motivated
- A team player who takes ownership of their own work, listens to feedback and supports their colleagues’ contributions
- Honesty, curiosity and resilience
Desirable
- Experience building strong data models within spreadsheets or low/no code tools, and/or relational database experience, ideally with PostgreSQL.eans.
- Coding skills (ideally Python) to support and streamline the data work
- Experience with social impact analysis
- Familiarity with the nexus between human rights and nature-related issues.
BENEFITS
Salary: £50,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band D on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.
Nature of contract: x2 full-time, permanent contracts. Our office is in Oxford, with flexible home-working arrangements in place. Attendance at the office will be expected on a monthly basis. We are willing to support UK visa sponsorship for the successful candidates.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.
Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.
Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.
Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the position, please follow the links and submit an up-to date CV and answers to the following questions (please no more than 150 words each):
- Describe a time when you used code to clean, reshape, combine or otherwise modify datasets to prepare them for analysis. What was messy or difficult about the raw data, what did your code do, and how did you verify the result was correct?
- Describe a time when you assessed the environmental benefits and/or the financial performance of an investment that presented itself as potentially beneficial to nature. What was your thought/analysis process, what data did you use, and what difficulties did you encounter in conducting the analysis? How did you address them?
- Why is this role at Global Canopy an attractive opportunity at this point in your career?
All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 10 August 2026 at 9am BST. Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
First round interview calls are provisionally planned for 21 and 24 August and will be conducted remotely via a video call.
Those successful in the first round will then be invited to complete an assessed exercise which will determine who we invite for a final interview.
Final interviews will be held via video call and are tentatively scheduled for w/c 7 September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Director of Finance will lead on all aspects of the Museum’s financial management, including producing monthly accounts and strengthening internal controls and processes. They will oversee treasury functions, including the management of the Museum’s cash holdings and endowments. Serve as Company Secretary, ensuring full compliance with Charity Commission requirements and the Companies Act.
As part of the Leadership Team, they work closely with our board of trustees to manage the Museum’s finances in line with the forward plan and wider Museum strategies.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare annual budgets, working with managers to achieve realistic targets and review figures throughout the year.
- Prepare monthly management accounts including cash-flow forecasts for presentation to the Director and Trustees.
- Prepare monthly management accounts to report and analyse any significant variance between actual and budget result.
- Prepare year-end draft accounts ready for audit and assist the audit team with any queries.
- Manage the Finance Team.
- Organise and oversee the daily and monthly accounting procedures in respect of banking, cash handling, data entry, bill payments etc.
- General financial and business management as well as co-ordination of Museum affairs including Investments, Banking, Legal, and Insurance, Contracts, Licence Agreements and other associated matters.
- Provide the accounting function for fundraising projects including Heritage Lottery, Arts Council, other grants and any other fund providers.
- Provide financial and textual information in support of major capital expenditure projects being an active and crucial team member.
- Preparing Month Gift Aid returns and Quarterly VAT returns and providing advice on VAT and Gift Aid or any other tax matters.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly Pension contributions to Scottish Widows.
- Provide statistical information and returns to various local and national bodies.
What you'll bring
Experience:
- Proven experience of leading a finance function at a senior level is essential, along with extensive experience shaping and delivering financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.
- Experience of managing partial exemption VAT calculations and compliance is vital, along with a track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with auditors, regulators, trustees and external stakeholders.
- We would particularly welcome candidates with experience of working within the charity, not-for-profit, or a similarly regulated sector.
Knowledge & Skills
- You will be an excellent people manager, who has exceptional attention to detail and a robust understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Able to demonstrate strong initiative and accountability in delivering work to a high standard.
- Knowledge of restricted/unrestricted fund accounting and Gift Aid.
- You will have comprehensive knowledge of the full MS Suite, but will excel at Excel.
- Knowledge and experience of using Iplicit and Sage accounting and payroll is preferred.
Qualifications
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 22.2 hours per week
Salary: £30,518 - £33,143 p.a. (pro rata). (pro rata £18,311– £19,886 p.a.) NJC Spine Points C01 – CO6. Salary to be at entry level except for exceptional circumstances.
Contract: 12 months Maternity Cover (to September 2027)
Greater Manchester Moving (GM Moving) is the Active Partnership for Greater Manchester. We are a charity with a clear purpose to change lives through movement, physical activity and sport. We lead, support and connect people and partners across the system to develop and deliver on the whole system vision and approach to the shared GM Moving in Action strategy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through physical activity, sport and movement.
We are seeking a talented finance officer to join the team at Greater Manchester Moving where purpose, passion and integrity are at the heart of all we do. The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a busy finance team providing high quality financial support to colleagues and stakeholders. This is a mainly transactional finance role including purchase and sales ledger processing as well as maintaining the cashbook and performing bank reconciliations.
This is a part-time role (22.2 hours per week), which can be worked in 3 days or spread out as shorter days across the week as part of our commitment to flexible working. This is a hybrid role with some home working, but we require at least 2 days to be office based with one of those days being a Tuesday.
We have permanent office space in the National Squash Centre in Manchester, and regular team and co-working days in venues across Greater Manchester.
Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside.
The recruitment pack (which includes the Job Summary), Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, are available to download from our website.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 August 2026 (midnight)
Interview date: Thursday 13 August 2026 (if you are unavailable on this date, please let us know when submitting your application).
Greater Manchester Moving is GM’s movement for movement working together to positively change the lives of people across Greater Manchester.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Finance Continuous Improvement Manager
Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Finance Continuous Improvement Manager on a permanent, full time basis to join our Finance team to be based in London, UK.
Job Purpose:
- The Finance Continuous Improvement Manager will work with the finance function and key stakeholders within the organisation to identify, develop and implement improvement projects to ensure adequate systems and processes are in place to deliver the work of the finance function in the most efficient and effective way. This will include system projects and developing efficient processes for transaction recording, analysis and management reporting.
- The post holder will lead on all finance improvement projects including finance system development, implementation of budgeting and reporting tools, self-service and automation of the system tasks. Review finance process at the head office as well as country offices, review their efficiency and effectiveness, carry out user consultations, agree changes and carry out change management. Assist finance heads of departments and the team to review development requirements and oversee change management. The post holder will need to be pro-active and good at building relationships, bringing teams together and driving forward change programmes.
The post holder is required to have:
- Fully qualified or finalist with a recognised qualification and full/student membership of: CIMA, ACCA ACA or equivalent.
- Project management qualification e.g. PRINCE 2 / lean / six sigma qualification.
- A proven track record of implementing lean philosophy and methodologies for projects.
- Experience of Agile project management and a proven record of accomplishment of delivery in a project management environment and business/project planning.
- Experience of working on process improvement projects within Finance in a complex organisation.
- Experience of developing project governance.
- Demonstrable knowledge and proficiency in the effective application of various best practice tools and techniques in project, programme and change management, service redesign, facilitation and service improvement.
- Experience in identifying issues and structuring problems, leading quantitative and qualitative analysis, synthesising and developing recommendations.
- Expertise in the use of IT e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and able to draw conclusions from complex data and present it clearly to a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to collaborate constructively with internal and external partners to create the conditions for successful partnership working.
- Able to work with a great degree of flexibility and adaptability
We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here.
For UK based roles, we also offer Hybrid working arrangement where employees have the benefit to work from office one day per week unless otherwise agreed.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK.
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Help grow partnerships that bring joy to seriously ill children.
Rays of Sunshine is looking for a confident, ambitious and relationship-led Corporate Partnerships Manager to help manage and grow a portfolio of valued corporate supporters.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth and transformation, as we deliver our new five-year strategy and continue to build long-term partnerships that make a real difference to seriously ill children and their families.
As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional stewardship across a portfolio of established and strategic corporate partnerships. You will develop tailored partnership plans, deepen engagement, increase income and secure sustainable, multi-year support.
The role will be approximately 70% focused on managing and growing existing partnerships and 30% focused on developing new business opportunities through warm introductions, established pipelines and collaboration with colleagues. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider Fundraising Team, Communications, Services and Events colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and feel connected to the impact of their support.
You will lead on partnership stewardship, employee fundraising, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, impact reporting, renewal conversations and partnership growth. You will also help identify opportunities for corporate partners to engage with challenge events, special events, public fundraising campaigns and Wish Community experiences.
We are looking for someone with strong relationship management skills, experience achieving fundraising or commercial income targets, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities, with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships.
Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
The Leverhulme Trust
Finance Manager
Circa £65,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time
Office based in City of London, closest stations Chancery Lane, Temple & Blackfriars
Hybrid working, minimum 40% office attendance
About the Leverhulme Trust
The Leverhulme Trust is one of the UK's largest and most prestigious charitable research funders. Established in 1925 under the will of the First Viscount Leverhulme, the Trust supports outstanding curiosity-driven research and education across all academic disciplines, awarding approximately £120 million annually through more than 600 grants.
With a substantial investment portfolio and a long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge, creativity and independent thinking, the Trust plays a vital role in supporting researchers and institutions across the UK and beyond. Despite its scale and influence, the organisation remains deliberately lean, with a close-knit team of around 20 staff delivering significant national impact.
As the Trust continues to enhance its financial systems, reporting capability and governance arrangements, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role in supporting both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will play a central role in overseeing the Trust's financial accounting, investment reporting, cash management and governance activities.
This is a broad and varied position offering exposure to a significant investment portfolio, complex financial reporting requirements and engagement with senior stakeholders. Working within a small, highly professional team, you will combine technical accounting expertise with a hands-on approach, helping to strengthen financial processes, develop management reporting and support key organisational initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational finance, and who is looking to make a meaningful contribution within an intellectually stimulating and purpose-driven organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead investment accounting and reporting for the Trust's substantial investment portfolio and associated charity.
- Prepare statutory accounts and act as the main contact for external auditors.
- Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury activities and cash management.
- Develop and enhance financial and management reporting through Microsoft Business Central and other systems.
- Drive improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting during a period of systems development.
- Support Investment Committee meetings, prepare Board papers and lead production of the Trustees' Annual Report.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, auditors, custodians and investment managers to ensure effective financial oversight and governance.
- Provide broader support to the Director of Finance across governance, risk and operational initiatives.
About You
We are looking for a technically strong and proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing detailed financial work with strategic projects.
You will bring:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience.
- Experience of investment accounting, financial services or auditing organisations with significant investment portfolios would be advantageous.
- Sound knowledge of financial reporting principles, with charity accounting experience desirable but not essential.
- Experience improving financial processes, systems and reporting.
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A hands-on, adaptable approach and willingness to contribute across a broad range of activities.
Why Join the Leverhulme Trust?
- This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected charitable institutions and work at the heart of an organisation that invests heavily in research, education and innovation.
- Generous 25% pension contribution scheme
- Play a key role within a nationally significant charity with a multi-billion-pound endowment.
- Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to investment management, governance and strategic decision-making.
- Influence the development of financial reporting and processes.
- Join a supportive, collaborative and intellectually engaging environment.
- Have genuine opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact within a small, high-performing team.
Apply Now
The Leverhulme Trust is partnering with Allen Lane on the recruitment of this opportunity.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane.
Blue skies, interdisciplinary, ambitious, risky research and supporting talented people across the arts, science, humanities and social sciences.
Manchester, UK
Starting salary for this position is £41,628 per annum (plus contributory pension)
About MAG:
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.
Help shape our approach to working with partners in countries across the globe.
MAG works with local and national partners around the world to deliver life-saving Humanitarian Mine Action and Armed Violence Reduction programmes. We are looking for a Partner Delivery and Assurance Manager to help ensure that our partnerships are high-performing, equitable, well-supported and delivering meaningful impact. You will lead the development of effective partnership management and assurance approaches, providing practical support to country programmes throughout the partnership lifecycle, from due diligence and contracting through to performance monitoring, compliance and capacity strengthening.
Working closely with our programme teams, the Contracts Director, and Partnerships Development Advisor, you will help translate strategic partnership opportunities into successful implementation arrangements, ensuring risks are managed, standards are applied consistently and partners are empowered to succeed. Success in this role will be measured through stronger partner performance, improved delivery assurance, enhanced partner capability and better programme outcomes for the communities MAG serves. If you are passionate about building effective partnerships, strengthening organisations and driving positive humanitarian impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website.
MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
About you:
You will be an expert in the design and implementation of programmes, with a strong understanding of key trends in humanitarianism and development and the practical implementation of project delivery within these contexts. You should be an empathetic communicator, with experience creating, developing and implementing high quality policies, procedures and guidelines in a complex, diverse organisation. Experience managing collaborative programme/project activity with local or international partners in relevant contexts is essential, as is experience designing and leading capacity assessment and capacity support initiatives between partners. You should be organised, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously, with a strong attention to detail to produce high quality proposals and reports. Ultimately you should be interested in and committed to MAG’s humanitarian mandate and able to represent our work and key issues with authority in order to effectively advance our mission, vision, and values. Fluency in English is essential, and fluency in a relevant second language would be advantageous.
We’re looking for someone with:
· Proven experience in the design and implementation of humanitarian, development or peacebuilding projects and/or programmes.
· Proven experience of managing programme/project activity implemented with local or international partners in humanitarian or development contexts.
· Experience of designing and leading capacity assessment and capacity support initiatives between partners in humanitarian and development contexts.
· Experience of creating, developing and implementing high quality policies, procedures and guidelines in a complex, diverse organisation.
Benefits and Further Information:
• Salary: £41,628 per annum and this increases with service.
• Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee’s contributions up to 5%.
• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks. We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you’ve been with MAG for two years, you’re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave.
• Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG.
• Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances.
• Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.
This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role.
We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at recruitment [@] maginternational [.] org for further guidance.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by submitting an application detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of 12:00 (midday) on Thursday 13th August 2026.
We do whatever it takes to get to a landmine before another child does.