Business support officer jobs
Money Ready envision a financially fluent population. We teach practical money management skills through impactful financial education programmes - from budgeting and saving to investing.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager, who will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. Able to manage the day-to-day financial analysis and reporting requirements for Money Ready, and provide input for strategic financial planning. Using a business partnering model, ensure all budget holders are fully supported in their roles. Responsible for the delivery of all management accounts, budget, forecasts and donor reporting as well as the annual statutory accounts. Ensure all income and expenditure is accounted for in a timely and efficient manner. Helps deliver Money Ready’s strategic objectives, identifies the key financial risks and develops the internal controls environment.
The Senior Finance Manager will be a member of the SMT. This role will lead or contribute to the implementation of new financial systems, tools, or procedures that improve efficiency, compliance, and transparency.
Working across Money Ready
You will work with colleagues across the country as we continue to develop and grow the organisation. Contribute to areas of the organisation that are ‘outside’ your immediate focus acting as trusted counsel to those in roles or teams that are different to yours. Embed yourself into the organisation – recognising that our strategy and business plan are yours to deliver and that our culture is shaped with you and by you. Comply with all Money Ready management processes – helping us to help you do the best job you can.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures the timely and accurate production of all management and annual accounts and all forecasts in accordance with best practise and statutory requirements.
- A key business partner who provides value added business support and financial insight to the SMT and colleagues throughout the Charity.
- Provides financial insight to development team to assist with fundraising bids, prepare donor budgets, and ensure donor reporting and compliance throughout the grant life cycle.
- Responsible for delivery of all statutory and regulatory compliance, including statutory accounts, certification officer returns, Charities Commission, VAT and all payroll taxes.
- Responsible for fortnightly payment runs processing. Supervise and assist with the sale invoices processing and regular credit control. Monthly reconciliation of all Money Ready’s bank accounts.
- Responsible for monthly payroll including monthly and annual RTI reporting to HMRC, pensions payments, annual payroll processing and relevant reconciliations.
- Work with auditors on preparing the audit strategy and manage annual audit process, providing all the relevant paperwork during the audit process.
- Be a positive change champion for the organisation, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies in both finance and across the Union as a whole.
- Prepare quarterly VAT returns with reconciliations and reporting. Line management, objective setting and performance reviews for direct report.
- Establish and maintain a robust internal controls environment that is fit for purpose but uses a risk-based approach to the establishment of processes and procedures.
Personal Specification
- You will need to show;
- Experience Substantial experience in a finance or accounting role (including at management level) in a not-for profit organisation.
- Substantial experience in the preparation of monthly management accounts and year end accounts.
- Substantial experience in processing monthly payroll using QuickBooks Payroll and Sage Payroll.
- Line management experience, including objectives setting and performance reviews.
- Experience in charity accounting principles, especially with regards to grants and restricted funds.
- Demonstrable experience of business partnering with multiple, non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience of establishing financial systems including business plans and budgets.
Skills and abilities
- Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA). Finalists to be considered.
- Attention to detail and numeracy critical thinking.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentational skills.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and to deal appropriately with confidential information.
- Ability to work in a confidential manner.
- Good team player but self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards.
- Well organised, efficient, proactive and able to meet deadlines.
- Flexible hands-on approach with ability to take initiative on developing new ideas and systems.
Knowledge
- Working knowledge of Sage Intacct including reporting.
- Experience of working with third parties e.g. suppliers.
- Detailed knowledge SORP and VAT as applicable to charities.
- Ability to interpret financial data for strategic decision making.
- Experience of processing VAT returns including compliance with making Tax Digital and PAYE.
Working Conditions: Limited travel will be required for attending meetings or events within the UK. Flexibility in working hours may occasionally be needed to meet the demands of the role.
Please submit a supporting statement letter with your CV. Money Ready is committed to equality, effective diversity management, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture.
This job description is subject to regular review and may evolve to meet the needs of Money Ready, ensuring ongoing alignment with the organisation’s objectives and compliance with relevant legislation. Please also note this post is subject to satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer, and DBS/equivalent checks.
We bring the language of finance to life so that everyone can navigate their money with confidence, no matter where they start.
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In this role, you will be the face of our friendly and passionate Supporter Engagement Team. You will have the opportunity to support in creating and launching exciting new fundraising products, attend a wide variety of events and add your voice by reviewing current processes which will benefit our fundraisers.
You will work closely with our network of 12 home-based Regional Fundraising Officers (RFOs) as well as our Sporting Events and Corporate Teams. You will be the first point of contact for the majority of our supporters and will offer first-class stewardship to ensure our fundraisers feel well-supported before, during and after their amazing adventures.
You will provide crucial administrative support to the RFOs and all teams in Supporter Led Fundraising (Sporting Events, Corporate, and Marketing and Engagement). Support will include adding accurate details to our database, coding gifts tracking and monitoring income, responsibility for online donation platforms and virtual fundraising as well as general administrative duties in the office.
This role will be known internally as Fundraising Executive*
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Be the positive, passionate face and first point of contact for the Supporter Led Fundraising (SLF) team.
· Build first-class and long-term relationships through telephone calls and emails with our supporters to ensure they have the best fundraising experience at Alzheimer’s Research UK.
· Provide central stewardship support to a remote-based team of Regional Fundraising Officers (RFOs) to ensure effective delivery of the SLF strategy and budget.
· Provide administrative support for the whole of the SLF team, primarily to the home-based RFOs.
· Support the Sporting Events Team with recruitment and stewardship of events.
· Work with our Corporate Teams to effectively steward our partner companies.
· Ensure consistent cross-working to identify potential opportunities in current and prospective supporters for long lasting relationships across all teams.
· As one of the key fundraising contacts, keep the managers and team up to date with supporter feedback.
· Provide central communications within the organisation on behalf of the team, updating them on upcoming events and projects.
· Attend a variety of events to engage with and cheer on supporters including golf days, regional events and sporting events.
Administrative Support
· Process material requests from fundraising supporters, offering appropriate support while considering charity cost.
· Provide support on fundraising email inboxes e.g. skydive inbox and Walk For a Cure
· Provide further support to the RFOs where necessary including mass printing, franking, booking couriers and personalising thank you letters and certificates.
· Provide additional support on Ad Hoc campaigns such as Facebook challenges.
· Ensure clear, consistent and up to date fundraising data management including adding new constituents to the fundraising database, accurately recording and maintaining supporter details, monitoring and tracking supporter income and making sure supporters are appropriately thanked in a timely manner.
· Support with social media and website updates including virtual fundraising challenges.
· Provide data support to the Senior Officer.
· Ensure all communications are in line with GDPR policies.
· Become the Central coordinator for SLF-wide activities and procedures, e.g. skydives, contactless machines and invoice processing.
Spotting Potential
· As the central point of contact for the SLF team, you will effectively and consistently spot opportunities to build networks among our fundraising community and flag these to the relevant members of the team.
· Identify and research potential community group and business partnerships for SLF teams.
· Use data reports to spot fundraising trends and identify opportunities.
· Help spot opportunities and contact supporters as part of our re-engagement process to encourage repeat fundraising.
· Effectively communicate ARUK’s legacy messages to supporters via telephone and in writing.
Collaboration
· Build strong relationships with teams across the organisation in order to work collaboratively, allowing you to offer the best stewardship journey to our supporters.
· Work with our Supporters and Families Team by sharing fundraiser stories to maximise potential publicity.
· Work closely with teams such as Science Communications, Digital and Design to help create appropriate stewardship journey assets for the whole of SLF.
· Liaise with our Supporter Care team to ensure processes are in-line across the organisation.
· Become involved in a Community Fundraising Project Group, adding creative insight and performing administrative and relationship-building duties based on one of our key fundraising areas.
What we are looking for:
· Good knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
· Experience of working in a customer service role.
· Confident working with computers.
· Enthusiastic and polite telephone manner.
· Confidence in making telephone calls to new and warm individuals.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Good organisational skills.
· Able to juggle multiple demands on your time and prioritise appropriately.
· A passion for wanting to deliver the best, first-class stewardship journey for our incredible supporters.
· Warm, friendly and personable.
· A professional and hard-working team player with a positive and collaborative work ethic.
· A willingness to learn and adapt to processes.
· To be agile, flexible and understanding that work priorities may change at short notice due to the nature of fundraising.
· Flexibility to work occasional unsociable hours when the role requires.
· Willingness to travel independently when required.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: 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 £23,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 13th July 2025, with interviews being arrange 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.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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This is an exciting new role to head up DanceSyndrome’s Community work across Lancashire developing, nurturing, growing, and managing our community workshops. At the heart of our organisation are our weekly bespoke Community Inclusive Dance Workshops; ‘Everybody Dance’. These workshops are co-delivered by a qualified Dance Leader with a learning disability, working side-by-side with a non-disabled Dance Artist. As part of our ambitious strategy, we will be establishing several new workshops across Lancashire over the next five years and co-delivering inclusive dance provision for all ages from early years through to adulthood by 2030.
As Head of Community, you will oversee several vibrant and active communities; build community engagement and cohesion; and to collect, collate and analyse key data to demonstrate impact and to drive forward strategic planning and decision making. This is alongside developing and managing both strategic and operational long-term partnerships & collaborations across communities in the North-West and building and executing an engaging and effective Volunteer Programme to support all Community workshops.
This role supports strand one of DanceSyndrome’s ambitious strategy; Vision 2023; ‘To deliver an outstanding, collaborative, and high-quality programme of co-produced and co-delivered inclusive dance across the North-West’.
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to represent DanceSyndrome at the heart of our communities taking our inclusive person-centred offering to the next level.
You will pro-actively support our timetable of weekly Community inclusive dance workshops ensuring they operate to the highest standards of Quality & Excellence and making sure that all systems and processes are in place in relation to security, registers and payments.
You will line manage the Programmes & Operations Manager and Data & impact Manager and collectively drive forward all aspects of our Community work to the highest standards.
You will manage key partnerships with Community Centres and be instrumental in engaging and onboarding new participants supporting DanceSyndrome’s ambitious Vision 2030 strategy to increase participation, and reach under-served and diverse communities, as well as executing our Children & Young People strategy working across all ages.
You will identify, understand and engage with key partners and Stakeholders who can support DanceSyndrome’s ambitions to be the ‘go to’ and ‘organisation of choice’ for people with learning disabilities, leadership opportunities and an inclusive unique co-led delivery model which doesn’t exist anywhere else. Through effective partnership working, you will work across sectors and reach under-served and diverse communities. You will also be able to identify key barriers to access, gaps in current provision across the region and seek valuable evidence to inform strategy and to feed back to funders.
You will be an extremely personable and approachable individual with a strategic mind, and persuasive manner who is able to reach and attract new participants, increase engagement in our Community workshops, and secure local community engagement to ensure the long-term sustainability of DanceSyndrome’s community offering.
You will turn leads in sales in a variety of ways from initiating unusual and impactful partnerships, growing the number of beneficiaries, increasing sales of our products and services, securing in-kind support and vital funding.
You will also develop and manage an engaging and rewarding Volunteer Programme across key communities including recruiting, training, onboarding and retaining volunteers.
We particularly welcome applicants from Global Majority, who identify as LGBTQIA+, People with Disabilities and Older People to apply for this role.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.
To be a sustainable community role model that provides high quality inclusive dance leadership, participation, performance and training opportunities.





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This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of strategic change and opportunity. The Head of Income Generation will be responsible for delivering significant and sustainable income growth across our key fundraising streams: Corporate Partnerships, Community & Events, Trusts & Grants, Legacies, and Lottery & Individual Giving.
You will lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing fundraising team, and play a key role in shaping our organisational direction as part of the Senior Leadership Team. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to business development and relationship building.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the development and delivery of the income generation strategy in line with the new three-year organisational strategy.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for sustainable income generation across all core streams.
- Set and monitor annual income targets, KPIs, and budgets, ensuring accountability and strong financial oversight.
- Support the CEO as part of the Senior Leadership team and contribute significantly to the growth of the charity.
- Hold a key working relationship with the Marketing and Comms Manager, making sure both departments are fully aligned with our new strategy.
Fundraising Development
- Oversee and grow income across:
- Corporate Partnerships – build strategic, long-term relationships with businesses.
- Community & Events – lead a refreshed programme of events and supporter engagement.
- Trusts & Grants – work with external agencies to support in securing significant grants.
- Legacies – work with external agencies to nurture and grow our legacy giving programme
- Lottery & Individual Giving – expand and innovate our donor base through creative campaigns.
Team Leadership
- Manage, support, and develop the Fundraising Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, ambition, and performance.
- Embed a values-led, supporter-centric approach within the team and across the charity.
Job advert maybe withdrawn early if suitable number of candidates have been shortlisted.
Granting the wishes of children living with life-threatening or terminal illness



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About us
This is a rare opportunity to lead our Support & Communities teams who provide direct support, practical guidance and other patient focused activities to over 1500 members and their families, UK-wide, whose lives are affected by MPS, Fabry and related diseases.
Our Support Team raise awareness both within the MPS community and external agencies, offering information, advice, support, and advocacy in a range of areas including health and social care, housing, education, transition, independent living, palliative care, and bereavement. Our Projects and Communities team contribute to the development of our resources and facilitate project work such as youth engagement, advisory boards, and support groups, as well as leading on support focused social media.
Ideal candidate
As Head of Support & Communities, you will exhibit strong leadership skills and have significant experience working within a health and social care or relevant field of work. You will have an in-depth understanding of the needs of those with disabilities, their families and carers.
You will primarily be responsible for the overall management and development of the teams and the services they provide. As the company safeguarding lead you will have an in-depth understanding of policy and procedure to protect all. You will be a relationship builder who cares about the community we serve and ensures that the individual (or family) remains at the centre of support.
You will have a good understanding of managing budgets and able to produce accurate monitoring/evaluation reports. Excellent IT skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to tight timescales are essential. You will be self-motivated and highly organised, juggling many strands of work.
As a team player, you will demonstrate a willingness to participate in the day-to-day activities of the team, have excellent staff management and development skills along with the confidence to motivate and inspire.
You will have the passion to work with us to develop our services, play an active role in our senior leadership team and work with members and other key departments to move the charity forward to achieve its goals.
What we can offer you
Join us and you will be working for a caring charity offering:
- A competitive salary
- Generous annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time hours)
- Extra leave between Christmas and the New Year
- Pension
- Life assurance (subject to the conditions of the scheme)
- Employee assistance programme offering support 24/7
Further information
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the UK.
The main duties, responsibilities and essential requirements of this role can be viewed on the attached job description.
This is an essential car user post. The applicant must hold a current UK driver’s licence, with no more than 6 points, have access to a car and be able and willing to drive UK wide as required.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in our Amersham office each week. As part of the role, UK wide travel is necessary. which may on occasion include early morning and/or evening working and sometimes overnight stays. You may also occasionally be required to attend evening or weekend conferences and events. We have policies in place to ensure that any unsociable hours worked are fairly compensated.
This is a full-time role (35 hrs per week) however part time hours, with a minimum of 28 hrs per week may be agreed for the right candidate. Salary will be pro-rata for part-time.
We encourage candidates to visit the MPS Society website to learn more about us and the community we serve. Alternatively, if you would like an informal chat about the role or the work of the MPS Society, please contact Sophie Thomas.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
The MPS Society is a charity that provides a range of care, support and activities for children and adults at risk throughout the UK. This is provided in several ways through our dedicated support and advocacy service, annual events, patient expert meetings and conferences. MPS staff, trustees and volunteers may be asked to be involved in the delivery of its regulated activities and therefore will require an enhanced DBS check during recruitment and for this to be reviewed on a regular basis.
To apply:
Please provide your CV and a cover statement giving examples to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills alongside explaining how your previous roles and experiences make you the candidate we are looking for.
Closing Date:whilst we have an initial closing date of 18 July, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview and assessment.
To transform lives through specialist knowledge, support and advocacy, and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job overview
Becoming the Head of Principal Donors at the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is a fantastic opportunity to be part of lasting progress for women across the globe, ultimately contributing to a fairer, more equal and prosperous world.
You will lead and manage the Foundation’s philanthropy programme, working closely with our senior leadership team, the CEO and our founder to personally cultivate and steward the Foundation’s principal donors. This includes overseeing our recently formed Accelerate Circle – a select group of visionary philanthropists who help drive the Foundation’s fundraising through their networks.
We are seeking an exceptional relationship manager who thrives on external engagement and networking with key stakeholders. You will have a proven track record of establishing and managing global communities of HNWIs and fundraising volunteers, raising high six figure or seven figure donations annually.
In this role, you will be responsible for over £1 million of unrestricted income critical to delivering the Foundation’s goal of reaching one million women entrepreneurs. You will deliver excellent stewardship of our existing donors and cultivate new prospects.
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.





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Who are we?
Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Depaul Group, a group of charities that work across the world with a mission to stop homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
What’s the role about?
This is a great opportunity to join us as the new Chief Finance Officer. As the Depaul Group continues to experience growth and increases its impact, you’ll lead the effective financial and governance support provided by DPI to its subsidiaries. You’ll be the leading interface between the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees and other corporate bodies and subsidiaries. You’ll provide financial advice to the Group CEO, Board and other senior management colleagues, including modelling best practice in financial management, overseeing the financial management in the subsidiaries, setting financial standards for the group and providing support to enable the subsidiaries to meet those standards. You’ll also be leading and supporting the development of a new governance structure for the Group.
What will ideally support your success?
You’ll be a CCAB qualified accountant with experience of strategic financial leadership and management experience and the ability to solve complex problems. In addition, you’ll have experience of working with and advising a diverse range of boards and external stakeholders. It’s important that you also have experience of current financial reporting requirements and financial management practices, including consolidated financial reporting. Strong IT skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of key HR and ICT challenges in the charity sector are desirable. We’re looking for someone possibly, but not exclusively, working in homelessness and/or international development who shows personal integrity in all they do and have a commitment and respect for our aims, objectives and values.
Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025.
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Executive Assistant to the International CEO
- Full-time
Barnabas Aid
Barnabas International is a large family of Christian ministries and charities focused on giving practical support to suffering, abandoned and persecuted Christians around the world. The ministry was founded in 1993, and since then, it has funded projects in more than 100 countries, providing hope and help to millions of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Some of our key projects include supplying food aid, medical supplies, educational and vocational training, Bibles, micro-enterprise, disaster relief, help for victims of violence, and support for pastors and church leaders. Barnabas Aid also provides advocacy for religious freedom, especially for persecuted and suffering Christians. Barnabas is primarily a Christian ministry and a charity. Employees are expected to subscribe to the Vision, Mission, Value and Statement of Faith, and their work may be viewed as being vocational. There is an occupational requirement for applicants to be practising Christians, who are engaged in their local church, in order to be able to carry out our roles
Role Overview
The EA support’s the International CEO (ICEO). The ICEO holds overall responsibility for the global ministry, including all aspects of strategy and operations across multiple regions. The EA’s role will be pivotal in providing high-level administrative support to the ICEO, ensuring the smooth operation of their daily activities.
The EA needs to be a follower of Jesus and in good standing in their local Church. This role demands someone who can handle a wide range of administrative tasks with discretion, confidentiality and grace, while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements
·Organisational Skills: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines within a dynamic global environment.
·Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to maintain professionalism in dealings with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external.
·Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy in scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation.
·IT Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management software and CRM systems.
·Event & Travel Coordination: Significant experience in managing complex international travel arrangements, event planning, and handling logistical operations for high-level meetings and conferences.
·Problem-Solving & Initiative: A proactive approach to anticipating needs, resolving issues, and ensuring that the ICEO’s work and the global ministry’s operations run smoothly.
We aim to support Christian communities, churches and individuals around the world who face persecution and discrimination because of their Faith.



The Content Officer develops and produces sector-leading content creative output to deliver against Brand and cross-organisational objectives.
Overall objectives:
- Working with emerging content design principles to ensure all content starts with user needs.
- Providing production support in close collaboration with the Content Specialist and Production Officer, the Marketing and Communications Directorate, and cross-organisational teams.
- Writing, filming, and editing own creative content that aligns closely with strategic and business objectives and briefs to ensure the Content team continues to deliver best-in-class work.
- Providing creative expertise and skill sharing to teams across the organisation for smaller business as usual photography and video.
- Applying content design thinking to ensure content meets user needs and drives engagement.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 9th July 2025
Interview date(s): 1st stage interviews (online) - w/c 21st July; 2nd stage interviews (in person) - w/c 28th July
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.





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About Us
At YMCA Trinity Group, we are committed to fostering a positive and rewarding work environment. We understand that the well-being and satisfaction of our staff and volunteers directly impact the quality of care and support we provide to our clients. We also value the vital contributions each individual makes in helping us achieve our mission.
The Role
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for financial leadership?
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. As the CFO, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial future of our organisation, driving growth, and ensuring financial stability.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a qualified senior finance professional with:
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Proven experience in a senior financial leadership role
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Strong technical understanding of charity finance and compliance
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Excellent relationship-building skills with staff, auditors, trustees, and other stakeholders
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The ability to lead and mentor a high-performing finance team
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A values-led approach aligned with YMCA’s purpose and ethos
Key Responsibilities
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Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO and Board on financial direction and policy
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Lead the organisation’s budgeting, planning and reporting processes
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Ensure legal, regulatory, and statutory compliance across all financial activities
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Manage and develop the Finance Team, embedding strong processes and financial controls
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Produce annual operating plans and oversee financial KPIs
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Act as Company Secretary for YMCA Trinity Group and its subsidiaries
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Lead relationships with external auditors and financial specialists (e.g. tax, VAT, payroll)
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Maintain strong engagement with the Trustees, the FRaC Committee, and the Executive Team
Why Join Us?
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5 weeks holiday & public holiday allowance, plus a paid day off for your birthday (Pro rata)
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Competitive rates of pay and company pension (NEST Scheme)
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Your DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid as part of your onboarding
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Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
Interview Dates
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th July 2025 in Peterborough.
Contact Us
For an informal discussion on the role, contact Jonathan Martin (contact details can be found on LinkedIn).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are delighted to partner with the Smallpeice Trust, a charity that is guided by research, driven by empathy, and proud of the positive change it creates. The Trust is committed to inspiring the next generation of engineers through workshops, partnerships, and programmes. As they embark on ambitious plans to grow their income generation, they now seek an ambitious and dynamic Fundraising Officer to secure income from medium and large trusts, foundations and statutory sources.
Founded in 1966 by Dr. Cosby D P Smallpeice — a brilliant engineer who invented the Smallpeice Lathe, the Smallpeice Trust aims to give young people support to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Today, the Trust is an energetic and independent educational charity that exists to address the shortage of engineers in the UK by engaging and inspiring young people aged 9 – 18 to choose pathways that can lead to a career in engineering.
Their vision is to inspire increasing numbers of young people to acquire Life, Leadership and Engineering skills.
In this newly created role, the Fundraising Officer will develop and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities and ideally including multi-year opportunities, building strong relationships with existing funders while identifying and cultivating new prospects.
The successful candidate will:
- Be a confident fundraiser, with a can-do attitude, able to build opportunities and bids across functions of a business.
- Demonstrate a track record in developing income streams and account management against deadlines and KPIs.
- Have good governance and knowledge of GDPR requirements and working with a CRM.
- Be a confident and compelling communicator; with exceptional written and verbal skills.
- Demonstrate excellent financial acumen and data analysis ability.
- Be a collaborative, team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
If you are looking to take your next step in your fundraising career, with the opportunity to take ownership of a high-value portfolio and make a meaningful impact, then we would like to hear from you.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant at Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Location: Leamington Spa, Hybrid 40/60
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23 July 2025
However, applications are being reviewed and actioned on a rolling basis. Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Interviews with the Smallpeice Trust: We are currently working towards interviews on 17 July (afternoon) or 18 July, with further dates in late July if required.
The Smallpeice Trust gives young people the support they need to bring their big ideas to life through science, technology, engineering, and maths.

The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for a proactive and detail-driven Facilities Officer to join our dynamic Workplace Facilities team. This role is part time, 3 days a week (flexible on chosen days).
Based in our Birmingham office, this role offers the chance to make a real impact—not just locally, but across our network of 10 offices throughout the UK. You’ll be part of a close-knit team of seven, spread across London, Birmingham, and Newcastle, working collaboratively to ensure our spaces are safe, efficient, and welcoming.
While your home base will be Birmingham, you’ll also have the opportunity to support and occasionally visit our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Newtown, and Exeter. If you thrive on variety and enjoy a mix of health and safety compliance, building management, environmental support and hands-on facilities support, this could be the perfect fit for you.
The facilities officer role will be varied but some of the key responsibilities are:
- Supporting Health and Safety: Collaborate with the Health and Safety team to ensure a safe working environment for all colleagues—whether in the office, out in the community, or working from home.
- Data Management and Reporting: Collect and analyse health and safety data, identify trends, and provide insightful reports to the Facilities Manager to support continuous improvement.
- Intranet Content Management: Maintain and update the Workplace Facilities and Health & Safety intranet pages to ensure content is accurate, accessible, and relevant.
- Property Issue Resolution: Act as a point of contact for property-related concerns, liaising proactively with building managers and contractors to resolve issues efficiently.
- Sustainability Support: Assist in advancing the Fund’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2030 by working closely with the Environmental officer.
- Office Environment and Support: Help ensure the Birmingham office remains a welcoming and well-maintained space by monitoring stock levels and supporting the Facilities Assistant with meeting room setups and requests.
The ideal candidate will bring passion, commitment, and enthusiasm to delivering high-quality facilities support. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the confidence to identify and suggest improvements across both facilities operations and health and safety practices.
Previous experience in a facilities role—particularly supporting a hybrid workforce of around 800 staff—would be highly beneficial.
Interview Date: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th July – Face to Face, Birmingham
Location: Birmingham - There would be a requirement to be in the Birmingham office at least twice a week.
We have a frequently asked questions (FAQs) document which you can request, and will also be holding a briefing call on Monday 30th June at 12:30 if this is something you would like to attend, please refer to the recruiter website.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload.
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualified
- Ability to analyse data and produce clear and concise reports, whilst being confident using Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work as a key team player, comfortable with liaising with numerous stakeholders from across different departments internally.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of using and creating PowerBi dashboards to analyse data
- Positive attitude to continuous improvement and the changes required to make it happen.
- Ability to confidently engage with building managers and contractors
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR Officer
Are you an enthusiastic HR professional looking to make a real difference in a values-led organisation championing women’s housing in London?
Position: HR Officer
Location: Hammersmith, West London / Hybrid (Tuesdays in the office, plus one additional day)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, Activity-Based Working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,939 per annum
Closing date: Sunday 6th July (midnight)
Interviews/assessments: Thursday 17th July, in Hammersmith
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation at a time of growth and development. As HR Officer, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of HR operations, supporting the organisation's people and culture goals.
Working closely with the Head of HR and Corporate Services, you’ll provide expert, proactive support across the employee lifecycle—from recruitment to training and performance—to help create a high-performing, inclusive workplace that supports - 1,000 residents across London.
Key Responsibilities Will Include:
- Coordinating and administering all stages of the employee lifecycle
- Managing HR systems and maintaining compliance with policies and GDPR
- Supporting recruitment administration and organising interviews
- Delivering HR inductions for new starters
- Coordinating training programmes and maintaining learning records
- Supporting payroll and responding to HR-related queries
- Producing HR data and reports to inform decision-making
- Contributing to strategic HR initiatives and continuous improvement
To Succeed in This Role, You’ll Need:
- Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Experience working in HR operations, ideally in a values-driven or non-profit organisation
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR good practice
- Solid IT skills, including HRIS and Microsoft Office
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and sensitively
- A proactive, self-starting attitude with a commitment to inclusion and high performance
Desirable but not essential:
- CIPD qualification (or working towards)
About the Organisation:
The organisation was founded in 1920 to meet the housing needs of single women, a mission that’s as urgent today as it was then. With a portfolio of just under 1,000 homes and new developments underway, the organisation is committed to providing safe, secure and affordable housing for single women across London.
Their values - Putting residents first, being Open, Nurturing relationships, and promoting Equality, Empowerment and Respect, are at the heart of everything they do.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR Assistant, People Officer, Recruitment and Onboarding Coordinator, Human Resources Administrator, People & Culture Officer, HR Generalist, or Employee Experience Coordinator.
About Impetus
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
We find, fund and build the most promising organisations working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders over the long term to help them become stronger.
At Impetus we focus on the critical factors that influence the education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in the UK, working with organisations that have the potential for impact at scale, helping their leaders to deliver lifechanging, benchmark beating, sustained outcomes.
We provide them with the funding and the tools to grow and deliver on their promises to the young people they serve. We also seek to influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for young people and invest with other like-minded organisations to tackle the most difficult and under-supported challenges.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our charity partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
About the team
This is an important role based in a busy Operations team which covers office management, information technology, finance and human resources. The team play a key role in supporting the organisation to achieve its mission of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to succeed.
The Operations team comprises the Director of Finance and Operations, HR and Learning Manager, Head of Finance, HR Officer, Finance and Operations Assistant and a part time Administrator. Payroll and IT support are outsourced.
About this role
The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Chief Executive at Impetus plays a vital role in providing high-level administrative and project management support to the Chief Executive and ensuring the smooth operating of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The EA acts as a key liaison between the Chief Executive and internal/external stakeholders, managing sensitive information and handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks.
This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer creative solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Key responsibilities
Executive Support:
- Provide sophisticated calendar management for the Chief Executive.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the Chief Executive, including those of a highly confidential or critical nature.
- Prioritise and determine the appropriate course of action, referral, or response, exercising judgement to reflect the Chief Executive’s style and organisational policy.
- Prioritise inquiries and requests while troubleshooting conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.
- Anticipate the Chief Executive’s needs (e.g. travel bookings, briefings, preparation time) in advance of meetings, conferences, etc.
- Coordinate all SMT meetings and offsites and assist with staff meetings and events as needed.
- Work closely with the Chief Executive to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
- Act as a "barometer," having a sense for the issues taking place in the environment and keeping the Chief Executive updated.
- Provide a "gatekeeper" and "gateway" role, providing a bridge for smooth communication between the Chief Executive and staff, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with the senior management team.
- Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks that facilitate the CEO’s ability to effectively lead the organisation including: assisting with special projects; designing and producing complex documents, reports, and presentations; collecting and preparing information for meetings with staff and outside parties; composing and preparing correspondence; maintaining contact lists; making travel arrangements; and completing expenses.
Governance:
- Act as a liaison and provide support to the Board of Directors.
- Arrange and handle all logistics for Board meetings, sub committees and events: schedule meetings; draft agendas; develop, compile, and distribute presentation materials and record meeting minutes.
Operations Support:
- Support a professional and effective office/remote working environment for Impetus staff.
- Assist the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) with any ad hoc Operations duties and projects, such as an office move, health and safety reviews, optimising remote and agile working.
- Assist the HR and Learning Manager with HR administration, including straightforward queries, recruitment support and ad hoc projects where needed.
Person specification
Essential:
Qualifications and Experience
- Significant executive support experience, acting as a trusted advisor and support to senior colleague/s (ideally within the charity or not for profit sector).
- Good business acumen and a keen interest and understanding of operations support.
- Excellent technical skills. Experience utilising CRM systems effectively; expert proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to design and edit graphic presentations and materials.
- Exceptional organisational skills and impeccable attention to detail.
- Ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
- Ability to complete a high volume of tasks and projects with little or no guidance.
- Excellent judgement and problem solving; with the ability to make appropriate, informed decisions regarding priorities and available time.
- Excellent project management and planning skills, including effective contingency planning and responsibility for managing actions, people and priorities.
People and Communication skills
- High degree of proactive professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior executives, staff, charity partners, donors, and other external stakeholders.
- Work flexibly, collaboratively and creatively, with the ability to adapt to change, and work effectively as part of a team, remain calm under pressure and support others where required.
- Commitment to a continual focus on improving service to stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of writing in a variety of formats and communicating complex and sensitive information in a clear, correct, coherent and professional manner.
- Ability to influence and negotiate, presenting arguments or proposals with skill and confidence.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information, dealing with sensitive issues and managing conflict.
Commitment to Impetus’ mission and values
- Ability to act as an ambassador for the organisation.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion with the ability to execute work with a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens.
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity or not for profit sector.
- Experience working with a not for profit Board.
- A keen interest in youth and/or education sector.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
You will need to:
- Complete the online form (including the equal opportunities monitoring form).
- Upload a comprehensive CV and supporting statement.
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 9am Monday 14th July 2025.
Interviews
First round interviews will take place: 21st July 2025.
Second round interviews will take place: 28th July 2025.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.


Robertson Bell is exclusively partnering with Social Interest Group (SIG) to recruit an Interim Finance Director on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This is a pivotal senior leadership role within a dynamic, mission-driven organisation delivering life-changing support services across housing, mental health, addiction recovery, and complex needs.
With the Group’s new five-year strategy recently launched, this role will play a vital part in shaping and delivering the organisation’s financial approach to support its long-term ambitions. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with both the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Board, the Interim Finance Director will provide visible, robust financial leadership while safeguarding the long-term financial sustainability of the Group.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Providing robust, strategic financial advice to the CEO, SLT, and Board, ensuring sound financial insight underpins all key decisions.
- Driving the development and implementation of short, medium, and long-term financial strategies aligned to the Group’s new five-year strategic plan.
- Ensuring effective management of corporate risks, working through the Director of Compliance, Risk, and Internal Audit, and reporting to the Board as required.
- Acting as the SLT lead for contract oversight and procurement, ensuring appropriate financial governance, pricing models, and value-for-money outcomes.
- Providing clear leadership to the finance team, working closely with the Head of Finance (direct report), and supporting the ongoing development of a high-performing finance function.
- Taking ownership of finance system optimisation, budgeting, scenario planning, and overseeing both internal and external audits.
- Managing legal, insurance, and risk arrangements, including acting as the lead for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning.
- Supporting the implementation and delivery of SIG’s environmental strategy, embedding sustainable practices across the Group’s operations.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven experience in leading organisational change within the charity (ideally social care) or housing sectors, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
- Strong cashflow management expertise, ideally gained in environments with high staffing costs and low margins.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with and influence Boards and committees, with a clear articulation of financial risks and strategy.
- A balance of strategic vision and hands-on financial leadership, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering cross-functional engagement.
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation and make a lasting impact at a critical time. Based at SIG’s Head Office in Highbury & Islington, the role offers the opportunity to lead a key finance function at the heart of an ambitious and growing Group.