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London SE1 hybrid - maximum two days a week working from home

Context

Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support.

Purpose

This role has arisen through retirement. It is a broad role within a small proactive team in which the successful candidate will both lead and support a range of finance and quality assurance functions.

You will also be proactive and engaged with the business and organisational dynamics including playing your part in the relationships with the finance team, other central service staff and those working in the communities to deliver therapeutic services to children and young people in our care.

What you’ll bring to the role

• A quality assurance mind-set, ability to solve problems, curiosity, diligence and reliability, and the ability to consistently meet operational deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be confident communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A good level of finance experience using Sage 50 and Sage 200 and of system reporting and system improvement.
• Good knowledge and experience of MS Office applications including Excel advanced features such as vlookup and pivot tables.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts receivable end to end
• Bank and payroll reconciliation
• Other finance tasks as required
• Business partnering
• Annual audit support
• Financial analysis
• System management and improvement

What we’ll do for you

• Personal and professional development and training.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employee benefits package including life assurance.
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution.
• Relocation package and recruitment referral scheme.

To apply for this role please submit your CV with a covering letter describing ‘why are you interested in the role and how do think the culture of the organisation will affect how the role is performed’.

For further information please vist Childhood First website.

Please note that only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

Closing date: 27th November 2025

Interview dates: 1st and 2nd December 2025

Research Programmes Manager – FTC

 

We have established a number of high-profile strategic initiatives to help us advance our work towards a cure, such as the Drug Discovery Alliance and Brains for Dementia Research. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Research Programme Manager to support the first year of our newest initiative, the Dementia Frontiers Fund. Launched in partnership with Gates Ventures, this bold, ambitious global initiative is empowering researchers to tackle the most urgent and complex questions in dementia. Where required, the successful candidate will also support the ongoing delivery of our other major initiatives, working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise their impact both internally and externally.

This role sits within the Strategic Programmes team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, supportive and friendly team that funds the best research to transform the lives of people affected by all forms of dementia. We’re looking for someone with strong programme management experience, a good eye for detail and who is excited by the opportunities in the dementia research landscape.

This is a 12- month Fixed Term Contract.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Support the delivery of the Dementia Frontiers Fund in close collaboration with another Research Programme Manager: 

· Oversee the establishment of project teams, tracking progress against milestones and KPIs, managing risks and keeping partners updated

· Ensure finances are effectively managed, working with the Research Funding and Finance teams

· Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders involved with the initiatives to maximise their success

· Implement robust and proportionate review processes

· Lead the preparation of papers and briefings for meetings

 

Collaborate across teams to deliver and enhance strategic initiatives:

· Provide programme management support to the wider Strategic Programmes team on other strategic initiatives as required

· Work closely with the Research Funding team to ensure review processes are proportionate and aligned with funding mechanisms

· Support the implementation of strategic initiatives within the new Grant Management System, including the setup of grants and associated review processes

· Work closely with the Research Involvement Manager to embed lived experience into programme delivery and review

 

Strengthen relationships within the dementia research community

· Work with the Senior Research Manager and Partnerships Manager to identify and support strategic partnerships that complement programme goals, including providing programme information, sharing progress updates, and contributing to setup and ongoing engagement

· Attend meetings and events to build relationships and promote our strategic programmes

· Support the Research Leadership team to enhance ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders

 

What we are looking for:

· First degree (or equivalent) in relevant biomedical science.

· Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector.

· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholder groups and third-party suppliers and build strong, effective and productive relationships.

· Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values.

· Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach.

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement.

· Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.

· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands.

· Demonstrated stakeholder management (internal & external), and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines.

· Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

Agile - As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 7th December 2025, with interviews being arranged once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

Are you an excellent relationship manager who can communicate effectively with senior level stakeholders both internally and externally? Are you proactive, with great attention to detail whilst being able to deal with competing demands in a fast-paced environment?  We’re looking for a Senior Partnership Manager to lead and shape some of the most exciting collaborations in the sector. You’ll combine strategic partnership management with direct line management, overseeing a high-performing team while directly managing two flagship relationships: Disney – one of our most iconic partners and a brand-new partnership with a leading tech company launching in the new year
 

This is a chance to work at the heart of innovation, creativity, and growth—building relationships that make headlines and deliver real impact.

Salary

The salary for this role is £47,303 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. 

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an annual portfolio budget of up to £2M.
• Develop and deliver a portfolio of high performing, creative, sustainable and impactful corporate partnerships. 
• Lead on the strategic direction on mid-level partnerships within the portfolio.
• Line manage Partnerships Manager and Senior Executive. 
• Motivate partners through impactful materials, strategic partnerships plans, strong and effective communications and a robust stakeholder matrix. 

What’s in it for you?

• A role that rarely comes up—true career-defining opportunity.
• Influence at the highest level with global brands.
• A dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas matter.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Significant experience of corporate fundraising, with a focus on managing partnerships from various industries. 
• Experience managing partnership income over £1M.
• Exceptional relationship building skills. 
• Stakeholder management skills. 
• Presentation skills. 

If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and make partnerships that change the course of corporate fundraising, apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

The Office Manager will be a key member of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. This is a broad role working with a wide range of staff and contacts within and outside the group. The postholder will be responsible for coordinating and ensuring that our office space and facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and secure environment. They will have overall ownership of the office with regards to the day to day running and ensuring health and safety compliance, and with the support of their team. They will ensure our staff and clients are able to enjoy a safe and comfortable environment. They will be the main point of contact for I.T, Facilities and clients services across the group.

They will act as Site Safety Officer for the premises ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Procedures, as directed by the CEO.

The Office Manager will manage the Client Services Team including volunteers. This role will also oversee freelance interpreters working with Helen Bamber Foundation Group.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Facility Management: 

· Act as site manager ensuring that the office is in a state of operational readiness. This will include procuring and organising premises maintenance , cleaning services, communication systems and other support services as required to meet local needs.

· Responsible for local premises security and liaison with fire and police services and local alarm providers

· Managing local contractors, landlords, suppliers, and other agencies as necessary; identifying improvements and ensuring best value in procurement.

· Working effectively with the landlord’s facilities team in relation to building related issues and for any building repair and maintenance issues.

· Ensure that office equipment is operating effectively and efficiently and maintain a sufficient level of office furniture, resources, supplies and stationery

· Oversee and manage the documentation of minor repairs, renovations and decorations.

· Ensure core facilities like water and heating are maintained.

· Manage, monitor, and maintain the room bookings system for all users at the office.

Office Management and IT:

· Supervise and approve contracts and providers for services such as consumables, minor office renovations and cleaning.

· Lead in the procurement and ordering of office equipment and stationery, office and IT equipment and consumables in the most cost-effective manner.

· Track staff issues and requests about the building, office facilities, fixtures, and fittings, and ensure they are responded to in a timely manner.

· Act as a main point of contact for our outsourced IT support services supplier, providing onsite support for IT upgrades and installation of hardware and software

· Assist staff and volunteers across the group with local IT needs including set up for meetings and local diagnostics of minor IT issues

· Manage local IT assets and ensure the allocation or devices for new starters across the group and partnerships

· Conduct annual review in liaison with IT Support Service provider of the health of devices and carry out any necessary action as a result.

· Create, develop and maintain appropriate office administrative and business support systems, in conjunction with other teams to ensure consistency of systems and procedures across the service

· Financial Management:

· . Oversee the processes of petty cash payments, staff and client expense claims, invoices and other project related expenses

· Working with Finance to ensure accurate financial records are kept and compliance is achieved

· Work with the Finance team to ensure that invoices related to office and facility management are processed.

· Managing the group’s budgets for items such as stationery, refreshments, equipment, cleaning, and maintenance

· Managing monthly collation and processing of timesheets and associated paperwork for all freelance interpreters used by the Helen Bamber Foundation team, including interpreters’ timesheets and agencies invoices

· With the Finance team, organise weekly trips to the bank to get cash for client expenses for the Group, on occasion collecting the cash from the bank personally.

Health and Safety & Security: 

· Ensure compliance with Health and Safety procedures, in liaison with the Director of People and the CEO

· Act as Site Safety Officer (SSO) for the group, ensuring the office complies with all relevant health and safety and fire safety regulations and standards. 

· Oversee the health and safety responsibilities within the office premises, staying updated on changes in health and safety legislation.

· Review and maintain documentation of risk assessments, health and safety checks and fire evacuation plans.

· Ensure the office has on site first aid provision, designated trained first aiders and fire warden/s

· Organise the delivery of relevant H&S training such as first aid and fire marshal training

· Undertake weekly, monthly and annual checks and tests of office facilities including fire alarm sounder and panic alarm checks.

· Ensure staff across the group receive sufficient H&S inductions including the completion of relevant forms and documentations

· Ensuring all equipment and furniture is compliant with Health and Safety regulations at the office

· Ensure all employees are aware of all relevant health and safety office procedures.

· Ensure the office is kept clean, tidy, and free from hazards and maintain safe working conditions for all employees and clients. 

· Manage Eyecare Vouchers Procedure in line with the DSE regulations

· Manage the group’s annual Winter Flu Vaccination Programme

· Act as one of several office KeyHolders by being responsible for locking up the office two (no less than two times a week) when the office closes at 6pm.

· With the CEO, act as an emergency contact for any emergency security / building related issues out of hours.

Line Management and other:

• Have line management responsibility for a Client Services Team.

• Support the delivery of events in the building as and when necessary.

• Oversee the access and booking of our Group meeting room by others in the sector.

• Support the wider team in ensuring staff working in our partnership programmes have sufficient resources and that their sites are safe and secure for them to work.

• Carry out any other duties as required, consistent with the post and level.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Essential

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the values and mission of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.
• Understanding of the key issues facing asylum seekers and refugees in the UK

· Good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create a welcoming and hospitable office environment for clients and staff.

· Premises management and office maintenance, to be able to identify problems and troubleshoot as required

• Excellent administration skills, detail orientated and systematic, with the ability to prioritise competing demands

· Demonstrate ability to exercise initiative and judgement to take decisions without supervision

· Understanding of Health and Safety policy and procedures and other relevant Health and Safety issues including an understanding of the Equality Act and its relevance for facilities and premises management

• Ability to problem solve and work well with others
• Experience of handling and managing confidential data

· Excellent IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database packages

· Liaising, developing, and maintaining relationships with a wide range of people and stakeholders

· Financial management, including monitoring and managing budgets, reporting and petty cash controls

· Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

· Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities and its application in practice

 

Desirable

· Experience of working in a setting which provides a service to vulnerable individuals

· Understanding of safeguarding in a vulnerable client group

· Experience in line managing staff

· Experience with procurement processes

· Knowledge of a range of project management tools

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 10am on Thursday 4th December 2025.

The website form will ask you to:

1. Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your

relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.

2. Upload your current CV

3. Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

We will invite candidates to an initial 15-minute online screening meeting on either Wednesday 10th December or Thursday 11th December 2025 followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interview on Tuesday 16th December. We will also ask you to complete a short exercise on the day.

At Helen Bamber Foundation Group we want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview, and we mean ‘your’ interview so we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview. This will allow you time to prepare, and ensure you have your best examples in mind.

ELIGIBILITY

Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).

Successful candidates will also be subject to a DBS check. If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.

ADJUSTMENTS

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE SUPPORT

We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network,which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.

If you are an expert by experience, you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network.

Contract: Permanent, full time 
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Location: Radcliffe, M26 1NQ 
Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025 
Interview dates: 

• 1st stage interview – Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December 2025 
• 2nd stage discovery session – Tuesday 16th December 2025

Are you an experienced operational manager, who relishes a challenge, with a passion for pets and people? 

We’re recruiting a Centre Manager with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to lead our Manchester Rehoming Advice and behaviour unit. 

This is an exciting time for the Manchester Centre with many changes happening and the chance for a dynamic leader to bring their own experience and help shape the future of the centre, for the pets and clients we help through our site, as well as the Manchester team. 

More about the role

Based in our high street location since 2018, we are perfectly placed to support our local community and surrounding areas. Our Foster-based care and Home Direct scheme ensures animals find new loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same. 

As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the Centre – pets, people, facilities, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards. 

This role is about leading people, bringing teams together and driving performance. We have a skilled, passionate team with great ideas – we now need someone who can take those forward, make things happen, and bring colleagues with them on the journey. There’s also real opportunity to shape the culture of the centre, including rethinking how we can best meet our goals for helping pets. 

The standard hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week on a locally agreed rota to include weekends and bank holidays. The standard hours are 8:30 – 5 Monday – Friday, working 1 in 3 weekends (Sat and Sun), with flexibility where there is a business need.

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached a candidate pack and job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. 

 
About you 

You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong people management skills – able to set direction, take action and empower others to deliver improvements. 

Alongside your leadership strengths, you’ll bring sound knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar environment. Confident and decisive, you’ll balance the needs of pets, people and resources to achieve outstanding results. 

Resilient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent, you’ll thrive on challenge and approach every situation with a positive, problem-solving mindset. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading, and developing high performance teams, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal welfare setting. 
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar animal welfare environment. 
• Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading, and managing change in line with organisational objectives. 
• Financially aware and numerate. 
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. 
• Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties. 
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important. 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values.  
• Current full driving licence. 

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 30th November. 

The process will include: 

• First stage interview and site tour – Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December 2025 
• Online Discovery Session – Tuesday 16th December 2025. This will include scenario-based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues. 

Blue Cross benefits 

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  
 

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Pro rata full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Recognition scheme  
• Annual volunteer days 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Harlow, Essex. Easily commutable from London Liverpool Street or Tottenham Hale Station. We offer a free minibus service to/from Harlow Town Train Station as well as free parking and EV charging on site.

Extra Information: Full time office based role, after an initial period a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Open to conversation on flexible and compressed working arrangements.

About the role:

You will act as subject matter expert to deliver a best-in-class business planning and budgeting process that leads us into delivering on our strategic plan. 

You will be ensuring that management reporting and financial management tools are fit for purpose, contributing to cross-functional performance improvement and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and best value for the organisation. Engaging with Budget Holders and other stakeholders as a strategic partner to develop and maintain a consistent business partnering agenda through the year, providing financial insights that support high level decision making.

You will deliver and clearly communicate budgets, forecasts and periodic reporting using expert analysis to highlight variances and identify improvement opportunities. Once our analytics are in place, you will drive a large development agenda evaluating our impact measures and supporting incremental investment decisions between individual charitable programmes, and between charitable programmes and social investments and financial returns.

What you will be doing:

Budgeting and Forecast 

• Deliver a collaborative annual planning and budgeting process that ensures delivery of the business and financial strategy and re-forecasts as required. 

 Accounting and Performance Management: 

• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts to deadlines for review by the Head of Finance / CFO, identifying key variances and issues affecting financial performance, whilst looking for improvement opportunities. 

• To deliver a periodic reporting process that is timely and accurate, engaging with heads of departments (budget holders) to build on and develop existing reporting. 

• To contribute to the preparation of the Annual Report and Accounts and associated audit processes. 

• To develop and deliver a suite of financial performance metrics in line with best practice. This will include development of cost allocation methodologies and balanced scorecard elements aligned to strategic reporting. 

 Financial Planning and Analysis 

• Support the preparation of financial forecasts and scenario modelling.

• Engage with the Head of Finance and CFO to deliver a shared understanding of future incomes and expenditure and to introduce planning methods to rapidly flex the organisation to meet the uncertainties in such forecasts. 

• Providing financial insights to support the preparation of business cases within the organisation for capital and revenue initiatives. 

 Financial Analysis 

• To provide analysis of income, charitable expenditure, support, governance and other costs with meaningful commentary and trend analysis. 

• Provide Motability with high quality data analytics and reporting that drive evidence-based decision making to maximise impact and value for money. 

• Support any shift in operating model, so that Motability maintains clear sight of its impact and value for money. 

• Support Motability in maintaining and improving an open and high performing culture focused on beneficiaries and the difference Motability can make for them. 

 Payroll: 

• To contribute to the preparation and review of the monthly payroll, including starters and leavers, and statutory returns. 

• To contribute to headcount and employment cost projections and modelling. 

Your experience:

Must haves:  

• Recognised CCAB Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). 

• Periodic reporting, budget and forecast preparation with variance analysis and commentary. 

• Delivering a successful business partnering agenda for budget holders and non-finance staff with the ability to communicate key financial messages and influence management action. 

• Some experience, or understanding, of Microsoft Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, with the ability to build dashboards, manage certified datasets, and contribute to governed reporting environments. 

• Sage 200 accounting package experience. 

• Microsoft Excel – intermediate to advanced level. 

• Able to work confidently with a range of senior stakeholders on operational and financial data to arrive at measures of impact whilst also able to support a new manager with their first budget. 

• A collaborative working style, contributing to a cultureof active learning andcontinuous improvement. 

 Nice to haves: 

• Experience of charity fund accounting, grant accounting, partnerships and allocation mechanisms. 

• Some exposure to value for money and impact studies. 

• Preparation of financial business cases. 

• Has experience of one or more ERP / ERM systems. 

If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we'd still encourage you to apply.

ECI is looking for a Finance Manager 

Exeter Community Initiatives is a dynamic charity working in Exeter and across Devon.  Exeter Community Initiatives works to ensure that people are supported at an early stage to reduce the risk of crisis, promote empowerment and allow people to thrive in happy, strong and diverse families and communities. 

We are looking for an experienced and conscientious Finance Manager to join us to deliver our day-to-day financial procedures. The overall role will be to take responsibility for the organisation’s financial management and the effective delivery of all finance functions. The postholder will oversee and facilitate the day-to-day financial operations of the company, supported by a Finance Officer and external payroll service. Accountability will be to the Chief Executive on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the trustees of ECI (ECI Council). This post is part of the Senior Management Team, will involve considerable joint working with other colleagues and will have management responsibility for the Finance Team. 

Major Tasks: 

• Take responsibility for ECI’s sound financial planning, strategy and controls 

• Facilitate the day-to-day financial operations within the company 

• Provide financial monitoring and reporting 

• Manage the Finance Team 

• Be part of the ECI Management team and carry out other tasks appropriate to this level of responsibility

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

• 22.5 hours per week 

• Hybrid working location 

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service up to a maximum of 31 days (all pro rata for part-time staff) 

• An Occupational Pension Scheme is available after three months of service with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee 

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a forward-thinking organisation operating within the housing sector. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making, enhancing financial performance, and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Working closely with operational teams, senior leaders, and external partners, you will provide insightful analysis, challenge assumptions, and ensure financial information is effectively understood across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys influencing positive change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted adviser to operational and commercial teams, providing financial insight and constructive challenge.
• Develop strong, credible relationships with directors, managers, and external stakeholders across the housing and property environment.
• Produce clear and meaningful financial analysis, forecasts, and reports to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Lead budgeting and reforecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of business cases, investment appraisals, and project evaluations.
• Monitor financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending actions to improve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance standards, and sector-specific regulations.
• Need to be Fully Qualified or Finalist.

For more information about the role, please contact Charlotte Dow at Ivy Rock Partners.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records. There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the post

The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, the postholder will oversee all financial operations, providing strategic insights to inform decision-making and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
This role is integral to supporting the organisation’s mission of advancing health research through effective financial stewardship, and it offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced finance professional to make a significant contribution within a mission-driven organisation.

Main responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Planning
• Develop and implement robust financial strategies to support the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
• Support procurement and commercial processes, ensuring value for money and delivery assurance.

Financial Management, Reporting and Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow management.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the executive team, Trustees and external stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation of annual accounts and coordinate with external auditors, specifically in relation to Companies House and Charities Commission obligations.

Stakeholder engagement
• Work closely with workstream leads to provide financial advice and insights that guide strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with external funders, grant providers, and other stakeholders to ensure transparent financial management.

Process improvement
• Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, processes and tools, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Proven experience in independent financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements in the UK, specifically in relation to not-for-profit, charitable and research organisations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience of working in a health and/or data research environment.
• Familiarity with grant management and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of financial systems, implementation and optimisation.
• Experience in developing financial strategies within a growing organisation.
• Experience of modelling operational costs to support decision making and delivery.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the proven ability to prioritise and, at times under pressure, produce accurate work to deadlines.

​Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in an organisation in its infancy or a start-up.
• Understanding and experience of using project management tools and techniques.
• Understanding and experience of procurement of good and services in a health and/or data research environment.

Dimensions

• This is expected to be a full-time post however AHS would consider applicants looking for part-time opportunities.
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.
• Flexible working will be required across several geographical locations in the UK.

Application Process

This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and the post holder having the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply online with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, your preferred working hours (FTE or PTE) and including your current salary.

The closing date for this position is midnight on Sunday 23 November 2025.

Interviews are currently expected to be held during the week commencing 15 December 2025.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team in 2025. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Are you a Procurement professional looking for a new opportunity? Would you like a key role within the busy Procurement team of a leading UK Charity?

We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Manager to join our busy Commercial team at the Royal British Legion (RBL) and to own the delivery of the procurement of goods and services across our Fundraising, Remembrance & Marketing area.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement and Contract Manager, this role will see you implementing procurement and contract management best practice to deliver all technical and commercial requirements ensuring RBL procurement continues to operate as a best in sector function.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

As part of our fantastic Procurement team, you will be responsible for:

- Identification and management of procurement projects that deliver maximum value and mitigate risk
- Partnering with business stakeholders to become a trusted and valued business partner
- Establishing requirements, leading investigations, development and implementation of strategic category plans, benchmarking and cost analysis techniques
- Assisting with the growth and development of the Procurement function to include developing and use of tools and templates, reporting and delivering training to business stakeholders
- Providing support on the development of and where appropriate directly manage key supplier relationships to improve delivery performance

Procurement in the UK’s largest armed forces charity offers a fulfilling blend of meaningful impact, professional growth, collaborative work and stimulating challenges. You'll contribute to a valuable cause, collaborate with passionate individuals, and gain specialised expertise while navigating complex procurement challenges.

You will have experience in managing end to end procurement projects and developing procurement strategy and category plans. You will be able to demonstrate experience of undertaking market testing, data analysis and benchmarking and will be confident in engaging and influencing key internal stakeholders.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

Interview Notes: There is an expected two stage interview process – first stage being held virtually via Teams on 3rd December and second stage in person at our Haig House office on 9th December.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

Business Partnering and Financial Reporting Manager | London - Hybrid | £70,000 + Benefits

For an international NGO based in London, we are recruiting a permanent Business Partnering and Reporting Manager. Reporting to the Global Head of Finance, this role will oversee all business and commercial reporting, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and KPIs, as well as the financial reporting, balance sheet, cash and reserves reporting and reconciliations. The role will have a lead input in the year-end close and preparation of the Annual Report and Audit process and will lead the finance business partnering team of two.

Main Duties:

• Lead month-end close and production of month-end business, commercial and MI reporting
• Deliver insightful reporting into the business and commercial performance by partnering key stakeholders and supporting the leadership decision-making
• Lead the Business Planning and annual budgeting processes, preparing packs and presentations for the Executive Committee, Board Finance Committee and Council
• Lead the forecasting process, ensuring their integrity
• Support the development of finance reporting using Power BI, to embed KPIs measuring finance performance
• Prepare presentations for the Exco and Council meetings around business planning, budgeting and forecasting packs
• Provide effective and robust challenge to ensure operational, commercial and financial targets are achieved
• Prepare the consolidated cashflow, balance sheet and reserves (including restricted funding)
• Oversee ledger integrity via monthly and year-end reporting processes and the reconciliation of reporting and balance sheet accounts
• Oversee the statutory reporting including charity VAT and Gift Aid
• Support the annual statutory accounts for the main charity and trading subsidiary and the annual audit through to sign-off of Annual Report and Financial Statements
• Lead, develop and mentor the business partnering team of two.

What will you bring to this role?

• ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualified from Practice, Commercial and or Non-Profits
• Excellent staff leadership and team management skills
• Experienced in leading a business partnering and MI service to a wide range of teams and senior stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to present insightful, engaging information
• Ideally experience of Sun Systems including Q&A reporting
• Power BI and other data modelling and reporting experience
• Experience within the NGO / restricted income space
• Strong experience ideally with year-end statutory close processes including Audit and Annual Report production

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days office-based)

Day rate: £350-400 (UMB)

Contract: Interim

Start date: ASAP – immediately available candidates preferred

Overview

Our client is a leading London-based charity looking to recruit an interim Finance Business Partner on a 3–6-month contract. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within an organisation that’s changing lives across the UK.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in driving financial performance, providing strategic insight, and helping senior stakeholders make well-informed decisions. You’ll act as the bridge between finance and the wider organization, ensuring that financial information is clear, meaningful, and aligned to the charity’s goals.

Key responsibilities include:

· Building strong relationships with departmental leads and programme managers.

· Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning.

· Providing insightful analysis to guide decision-making and resource allocation.

· Preparing management accounts with clear, actionable commentary.

· Helping drive value for money and efficiency across programmes and operations.

· Supporting business cases, funding bids, and donor reporting where needed.

· Contributing to process improvement and system enhancements.

About You

You’ll be ideally a qualified (or part qualified) accountant who enjoys partnering with the business and translating complex financial data into clear, engaging insight. You’ll bring strong analytical ability, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach.

Criteria to be successful:

· ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).

· Must have experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.

· Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant role.

· Excellent communication and influencing skills.

· Strong Excel and reporting system capability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and help ensure financial insight continues to underpin the organisation’s vital work. If you’re a commercially astute finance professional with a passion for purpose, I’d love to hear from you.

Applicants will be reviewed immediately, and the role may be filled before this ad closes. To discuss this role further, and your job search, please reach out to Freya at MLC Partners.

Finance Officer - Accounts Payable

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Job Title: Finance Officer – Accounts Payable

Salary: £28,844 per annum (increasing to £32,047 per annum after 18 months) + £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent Role

Location: Homebased anywhere in UK 

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding Education and Health services. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

In 2024 TACT became one of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK, placing 5th in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results , and a top 25 mid-sized company to work with across the whole of the UK.   97% of our people feel proud to work with TACT and think that TACT cares about their wellbeing, while 92% of our people would say they “ love working for TACT”.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the TACT Finance team.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Duties of the Finance Officer – Accounts Payable will include:

• Recording all changes to carer payments on the finance system, on the carer’s purchase ledger account.
• Process carer pay in line with established timescales
• Prepare fee invoices to Local Authorities and other customers
• Manage the processing of children’s savings
• Recording of purchase invoices on the system and process BACS payments to suppliers
• Lead on and review aged creditors report
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and monitor unreconciled transactions
• Assist with the monitoring of receipts, remittance and outstanding debtors.

 TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months service.
• 45p per mile for business travel.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The Finance Officer – Accounts Payable may be homebased within England, Scotland or Wales but will be required to travel for occasional training and team wellbeing events.

A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Friday 19th November 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 11th December 2025 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies, nor the fees associated with them.

 Job Title: Finance Business Partner

 Salary: £50, 684.54 Band F Level 3 (Inc Market supplement and OLW)

 Location:  Gilwell Park, London – hybrid working with minimum of 2 days a week expected in the office

 Contract Type: Permanent 

 Working Hours:  Full-time (35 hours per week)

 About The Role:

Working closely with finance team colleagues, you will be an important part of the external ‘face’ of Finance, responsible for building relationships with and providing support to budget holders so that they can effectively fulfil their financial management responsibilities.

You’ll act as a trusted advisor—translating financial information into meaningful insight and advice that drives performance and value for money.

As the Finance Business Partner, you will (Key Responsibilities):

• Provide financial support, advice and guidance to budget holders, enabling them to understand their financial responsibilities, improve reporting processes and make datadriven decisions.
• Support budget holders with the provision of accurate and reliable budgeting and forecasting information and review of the financial data held in the reporting system.
• Work closely with budget holders, arranging regular meetings and ensuring the data that they are provided with is insightful and meaningful.

Who we’re looking for as our Finance Business Partner:

• Part Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA CIMA), and working towards a full professional accounting qualification (E)
• Educated to a good standard of literacy and written communication (E)
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and management accounts
• Experience supporting non finance staff to understand financial management information

Why work for us

You’ll be joining a Finance team that works exceptionally well together — collaborative, supportive, and always ready to help each other succeed. This is an exciting time to be part of our journey as we strengthen our business partnering approach and enhance the support we provide to budget holders.

Benefits include:

• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas

• Flexible working hours

• Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary

• Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer

• Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training

• Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Monday, 24th November 2025

Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on 4th December 2025.

Strictly no agencies.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.