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OPERATIONS MANAGER
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate person, with good attention to detail and a track record of supporting and motivating staff and a desire to make a difference to the homeless and vulnerably housed.
About The Bridge Homelessness To Hope
We began in 2008 with a mission to help people who are homeless in Leicester by providing them with hot food, drinks and most importantly, companionship and we have evolved from there to the service we provide today.
Our staff team and volunteers derive from many backgrounds and religions, all with one common goal: to help those who are on the street move from despair to hope.
We are an outreach to the homeless and to those who just have nowhere to go and no-one to turn to. Through our Hub we support those who are hardest to reach by seeking to:
· Overcome the barriers to engagement encountered with more traditional service models.
· Be a place where guests (never service users or clients) can feel secure, trustful and not feel judged.
· Run services that are supplied by people who understand their challenges and are empathetic to them.
Our services are designed to support our guests in making long-term, sustainable improvements to their lives.
Our vision is for everyone to have a place they can call home and hope for the future, with an aim to support the most isolated and marginalised people that often have no one else to turn to.
We do this by offering a safe place to support people in crisis, helping people make long-term, sustainable improvements to their lives, and by developing accessible mental health services.
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday (occasional Saturdays where operational needs dictate).
Purpose of the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Operations Manager ensures the effective day-to-day running of The Bridge Homelessness To Hope’s services — including Drop-In Hub and supported accommodation — maintaining safe, high-quality delivery and ensuring that staff and volunteers are supported to provide compassionate and effective support for people experiencing homelessness.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership and Management
· Work with the CEO to ensure The Bridge Homelessness To Hope’s mission and values are lived out in practice.
· Translate strategic plans into operational work plans with clear targets and outcomes.
· Provide visible leadership within the Hub and accommodation projects, modelling best practice.
· Deputise for the CEO as required.
· Ensure systems and culture of effective internal communications, including team meetings, and day-to-day communications protocols.
2. Housing and Hub Operations
· Oversee housing operations, including maintenance, furnishing, and equipment.
· Ensure compliance with housing regulations, leases, and health and safety
· Manage contractors and cleaners for accommodation and Hub facilities.
· Oversee resident induction, behaviour issues, crises, and breaches of licence.
· Oversee housing records and inspection reports.
· Ensure accurate and timely housing benefit claims, payments, and record keeping.
· Liaise with property owners and coordinate day-to-day housing management tasks.
· Oversee Hub operations, ensuring high standards of delivery and effective support for guests.
3. People Management
· Line manage staff team, ensuring clear supervision and accountability.
· Recruit new staff, including advertising, short-listing, interviewing.
· Conduct regular one-to-ones and appraisals with all staff.
· Oversee staff induction, development, and wellbeing.
· Ensure appropriate training for regulatory and practice updates.
· Manage performance issues, grievances, and disciplinaries in line with policy.
4. Service Delivery and Impact
· Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate service delivery across all operational areas.
· Maintain systems for effective data capture, monitoring, and reporting.
· Support evaluation, reporting, and improvement processes.
· Contribute to safeguarding oversight and incident management.
· Lead on-site crisis response and staff support during incidents.
5. Financial and Administrative Responsibilities
· Oversee day-to-day housing income and expenditure.
· Ensure operational efficiency through effective systems and processes.
· Support administrative and compliance processes across the charity.
6. Risk Management and Compliance
· Maintain and regularly review the organisational risk register.
· Manage operational risks, including safeguarding, health & safety, and reputational issues.
· Ensure all incidents and concerns are recorded and followed up appropriately.
7. External Relations
· Liaise with local authorities, housing benefit officers, and partner agencies.
· Represent The Bridge Homelessness to Hope at relevant operational meetings and networks.
· Ensure accurate signposting and referrals for service users.
Other
· Other trouble-shooting, providing cover, general advice etc.
What You Need
Essential:
- Proven experience in operations or office management.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- IT literacy including Microsoft 365 and database systems.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity sector.
- Understanding/awareness of trauma-informed working.
- Knowledge of charity governance and compliance.
- Understanding of CRM systems and data protection.
- Full UK Driving Licence
Benefits
Succession Plan
Flexible working hours (where possible)
25 days annual leave + 8 statutory Bank Holidays
Contributory Pension Scheme
Free parking
Free lunch and snacks
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Do you want to manage the fundraising strategy for the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance?
Chapter Zero Alliance is at an exciting inflection point, supporting a high-impact chapter network active in over 70 countries through our programme: the Climate Governance Initiative. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Development to play a pivotal role in diversifying and growing our income, ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of our mission. This is a unique opportunity to help us translate a critical global need into tangible, well-funded programmes that drive measurable change on corporate boards worldwide.
Offer and Benefits
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Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
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Contract: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week (0.8 part-time considered)
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Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office)
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Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown
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Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required)
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Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
The Role: Senior Manager, Global Development
You'll bring significant development experience, strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to the identification, securing, and management of significant grants from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts, and statutory funders globally. You'll build and nurture high-value relationships, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and establish the robust infrastructure for effective grant management across our global network.
Key Responsibilities - Drive Strategy and Deliver Impact
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Fundraising Strategy and Pipeline Management: Contribute to the design of an ambitious global grant fundraising strategy and manage its implementation. You'll conduct market research, qualify new opportunities, and maintain a robust prospect pipeline to expand our existing funding base. This will involve the coordination and project management of outreach and engagement activities.
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Proposal Development and Budgeting: Lead the creation of compelling, high-quality concept notes and multi-year funding proposals, aligned with funder priorities and including accurate, transparent budgets.
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Donor Stewardship and Reporting: Be a key representative for Chapter Zero Alliance with funders, serving as a key liaison for funder-related operational queries. You'll work with the wider team to ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting, managing communications to foster long-term engagement.
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Grant Management and Administration: Oversee our current funding portfolio, manage grant administration, collaborate with Finance on forecasting.
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Internal Coordination: Facilitate and support our Development Working Group as well as manage core systems: CRM, funder contacts and documentation. Work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, and project teams across our global network to align fundraising with programme delivery and provide critical performance analysis.
Who We're Looking For
This role requires a dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully securing significant grant funding. You're a strategic thinker and relationship builder with exceptional bid-writing skills and an innate ability to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals.
Essential Expertise
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Significant experience working in institutional fundraising or partnership management within the non-profit or development sector.
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Knowledge of the climate-related trust and grants sector internationally and in the UK.
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Demonstrable track record of successfully achieving income targets (minimum six-figure funds, including multi-year grants) from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts or statutory sources.
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Strategic relationship-building skills working with grant makers and partners.
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Effective bid writing, delivering clear, persuasive, and well-structured proposals and reports tailored to align with grant priorities.
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Strong financial and strategic planning skills, including KPIs, grant compliance and reporting.
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Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing fundraising within the charity sector, including the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator, the Charity Commission’s expectations around fundraising practices, and data protection obligations under GDPR.
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Exceptional organisational and project management skills - you can navigate multiple deadlines and competing global priorities with ease.
Desirable Skills That Will Set You Apart
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Experience coordinating cross-departmental or cross-regional working groups.
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A genuine passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors - understanding the urgency of our mission.
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Experience using CRM/project management/fundraising databases. Core Competencies
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Strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills, able to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals.
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Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
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Project management.
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Able to balance short-term priorities with longer-term strategic activities.
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High attention to detail and highly accurate.
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Collaborative working style and proactive attitude.
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Commitment to our mission, values, and ethical fundraising principles.
The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office arrangements.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.
We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Any information given will be processed for employment selection and statistical purposes in line with our Data Protection Policy.
In your cover letter, tell us how your skills and experience match the 'Essential Expertise' listed in the job description.
Our mission is to mobilise boards to accelerate the transition to net zero and build climate resilience.
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About Arthritis Action
Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. We offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. We support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, Online Groups, employment support, and exercise advice and resources.
Purpose
The Executive Assistant (EA) will serve as the right hand to the CEO, Deputy CEO and Head of Finance & Operations (Executive Management Team – EMT) ensuring efficient day-to-day operations, handling high-level administrative support, and enabling the EMT to focus on strategic priorities.
This role demands high standards of organisation, confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion, given the EA’s access to sensitive information, strategic discussions, and senior-level correspondence. The EA will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, trustees, donors, and partners, requiring sound judgement, diplomacy, and excellent communication skills.
This is a dynamic role in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment — ideal for someone who is solutions-focused, aligned with our mission, and thrives in a collaborative, small-team setting.
Key Responsibilities – This is a new role for Arthritis Action, giving you the opportunity to bring your expertise to help us shape the role. The role will include but not be limited to:
Executive Support
- Provide high-quality administrative support to the EMT for internal and external meetings and events, including diary management, communications, organising logistics (room/venue bookings, catering, etc.), travel planning, speaking engagements and meeting coordination
- Draft correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting agendas
- Maintain accurate and organised digital and physical files
- Assist with EMT expense claims
Board, Committees & Stakeholder Coordination
- Schedule and organise board and committee meetings
- Prepare and circulate agendas, papers, and minutes
- Support on trustee recruitment as required, including making arrangements for interviews
- Support trustee onboarding, record keeping, and compliance with charity governance requirements
- Liaise with board members and key stakeholders on behalf of the EMT
- Maintain statutory records and assist with annual reporting
Project, Fundraising & Operations Support
- Support EMT as they work with trustees and the team to develop our 2027-2030 strategy
- Aid the preparation of our 85th Anniversary in 2027
- Track deadlines and follow up on action items for the EMT
- Support on special projects, events, and fundraising initiatives
- Conduct research and prepare background materials as needed
- Assist with a large-scale digital file organisation and clean-up
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Essential
- Proven experience supporting a senior executive or leadership team.
- Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to write in Plain English for a range of audiences.
- Tech-savvy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools.
- Discretion, reliability, and a high level of emotional intelligence.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- An understanding of, and commitment to, Arthritis Action’s vision, mission, equal opportunities and diversity.
- Desirable
- Experience in a nonprofit of charity setting
- Database experience
- Event planning or fundraising support experience
ATTRIBUTES
- Essential
- Excellent organisation and interpersonal skills.
- A self-starter, able to work on own initiative where required.
- Enthusiastic team-player with a can-do attitude.
- Able and willing to travel within the UK.
- Proven experience supporting a senior executive or leadership team.
Arthritis Action is a UK charity helping people with arthritis to live fuller lives with less pain.



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We’re looking for a highly organised, detail-driven Business Support Officer to support our team, board, and daily operations. If you thrive in a friendly, flexible, and purpose-led environment, this could be the role for you.
The Business Support Officer will be a key part of Together Active, helping to ensure everything runs smoothly.
You’ll provide essential business, operational, and governance support that allows the team to do their best work. You will also be the go-to person for supporting Board and committee processes, making sure all governance standards are met.
It's all about helping the team thrive in a collaborative,inclusive and creative environment.
Role Outcomes
1.Our Team Feels Supported: The Together Active team can rely on you for administrative support, so they can focus on their core responsibilities while you handle the business support tasks with ease.
2.Organised Board & Committee Meetings: Meetings run smoothly, with all governance needs taken care of, so everything is in place for informed decisionmaking.
3.Effective Processes: Admin and operational tasks are simple, efficient, and help the team work more productively.
4.Compliance assured: Pre-employment checks and HR records for staff and volunteers are completed and updated correctly, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational standards.
5.Event Support and Coordination: Events are planned and executed seamlessly, with all logistics and on-site needs addressed effectively.
What does this mean day to day?
Your duties will tie directly to the outcomes above, and you’ll have plenty of freedom to manage these tasks in a way that works best for you. With guidance from your line manager, you’ll be empowered to find creative solutions.
General Business, Operational, and Administrative Support
·Help with event coordination, from setting up events to liaising with external organisations, and providing on-site support when needed.
·Take care of the daily admin, including scheduling meetings, keeping office supplies stocked, and making sure the office environment runs smoothly.
·Manage Together Active’s inboxes and SharePoint: responding to enquiries and passing messages on to the right team members, and making sure our information is organised and easy to find.
·Work with external partners to make sure we get all the documents we need for projects in a timely manner.
·Assist with team logistics, including travel arrangements, organising team meetings.
·Handle office management tasks, like managing supplier relationships and ordering office equipment.
·Ensure pre-employment checks for new staff and volunteers are completed efficiently.
Board, Committee, and Governance Support
·Provide support for Board and committee meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, sending out papers, and taking minutes.
·Keep all governance-related documents, like Board packs and meeting minutes, organised and up to date.
·Coordinate the logistics of Board and committee meetings, making sure everyone’s well-prepared and informed.
·Help prepare reports and documents for the Board to review and make decisions.
We’re committed to building a team that better reflects the communities we work with. That means making equity part of everything we do, including how we recruit,support, and develop our people.
We know we have more to do. Our current team doesn’t yet reflect the diversity we want to see, and we’re actively working to change that. If you identify as disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, from a global majority background, or have experienced exclusion in other ways, we especially encourage you to apply.
Every application is assessed on merit. Where candidates are equally qualified, we may use positive action in line with the Equality Act to support candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, particularly in relation to race and disability.
We care about the work, but we care about the people doing it too. We know how demanding system work can be. It requires patience, creativity, and emotional labour. That’s why we’re serious about building a culture that’s rooted in our values of compassion, creativity, inclusivity, and collaboration.
Our team work flexibly, with a mix of home, office, and in-person time across Staffordshire. We focus on outcomes, not hours at a desk. We’ll agree what works best for you and the role together. We’re based in Stafford, but our work takes us all over the county, and candidates will need to be able to work flexibly to support that.
We exist to design out inactivity across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
CHANGING ATTITUDES • TRANSFORMING LIVES • CREATING SECOND CHANCES
THE CLINK CHARITY - Director of Finance and Resources
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time; 39 hours per week
Location: Herne Hill Head Office, London (4 days per week in the office)
Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025
ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY
The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind prison walls and in the community, creating an environment where students gain skills, confidence and qualifications to rebuild their lives.
We have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications across hospitality and food courses.
A unique part of The Clink is our post-release support and mentoring programme, supporting individuals with health and mental health needs, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.
The charity operates a fine-dining restaurant inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens across the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.
Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business, with food produced by women in HMP Downview and an additional kitchen in Herne Hill. Alumni provide front-of-house service at major London venues including the Guildhall, Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink served 36,000 people.
More information is available on our website and social media channels.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for financial management, including strategic planning, reporting, budgeting, systems and controls.
- Responsibility for IT, HR, premises, lettings and administration.
- Active member of the senior leadership team, working with colleagues and the Board of Trustees.
- Promote the Charity’s ethos and support charity initiatives and policies.
Financial Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the financial strategy and conduct financial modelling for strategic decision-making.
- Lead all financial procedures and reporting, including monthly budget monitoring, management accounts and annual accounts.
- Maintain financial controls, standards and systems.
- Prepare and maintain budgets, financial plans and forecasts.
- Provide information for financial returns, bids and grant claims.
- Maintain the Asset Register and Risk Register.
- Negotiate, manage and monitor tenders, contracts, licences and service agreements.
- Act as cost centre manager for designated budget areas.
- Advise staff on financial matters.
- Manage key charity resources such as printers, transport and other significant assets.
HR Responsibilities
- In liaison with HR Managed Services (Solution22), oversee an effective HR function covering recruitment, induction, training, payroll, pensions, performance, retention and wellbeing.
- Ensure the CEO and leadership team have access to HR advice and data.
- Oversee policies and procedures and ensure the Handbook is updated in line with legislation.
Premises Management
- Lead responsibility for the Head Office site, including maintenance and development.
- Report to the CEO and Trustees on premises issues and recommend repairs or capital works.
- Liaise with contractors regarding building maintenance.
- Monitor energy consumption and implement savings.
- Prepare an annual maintenance plan and capital work forecasts.
- Manage income from facility lettings and other revenue sources.
- Manage the premises budget and ensure value for money.
Health and Safety
- Act as Health and Safety Officer and ensure compliance with all legislation and procedures.
- Prepare and update the emergency plan and risk analysis.
- Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments.
- Ensure First Aid requirements are met and logs maintained.
- Arrange health and safety training.
IT Support
- Manage the IT Services contract with Computerlink.
- Ensure IT systems and devices are well maintained.
- Plan and oversee IT projects and updates.
- Ensure e-safety and GDPR compliance.
- Ensure systems are protected against cyber-attacks.
- Ensure all necessary IT licences are in place.
Risk Management and Data Protection
- Maintain risk management procedures and disaster recovery plans.
- Monitor risk policies to minimise organisational risk.
- Maintain and update the operational Risk Register.
- Oversee insurance arrangements.
- Liaise with the Data Protection Officer and ensure compliance with data protection and FOI policies.
- Ensure staff receive data protection training and respond to subject access and FOI requests.
Other Duties
- Follow safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
- Participate in training and maintain professional development.
- Induct and train new staff as required.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
- Comply with Equal Opportunities policies.
- Support whole-charity initiatives and events.
- Attend Trustee Board and Committee meetings when required.
Line Management
- Finance Manager and Accounts Officer.
- Relevant contractors (IT, HR, cleaning).
Duties may vary at the reasonable discretion of the CEO.
The Clink Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced criminal record check is required before appointment.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, by sending your CV. We will then request a supporting statement (maximum of 2 slides A4) via our HR Managed Services Team at Solution22.
In your supporting statement, address the criteria in the person specification and provide evidence of how you meet them.
Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025.
Interview Dates:
- First stage: week commencing 5 January 2026
- Second stage: week commencing 12 January 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within two weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, calls with Chief Executive Donna Marie Edmonds can be arranged.
APPOINTMENT PROCESS
After the closing date, the recruiting manager and panel will shortlist applicants who meet the essential criteria. Late applications are not considered.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will attend a selection process conducted by a panel of two or more. Any additional requirements (tests, presentations) will be communicated in advance.
Interview Outcome
Candidates will be informed verbally or in writing. The successful candidate will receive a written offer. Unsuccessful candidates may request feedback.
References
Successful applicants must supply two referees. References will only be contacted with permission after a conditional offer has been made.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work verification, qualification checks (where applicable) and a DBS check (where required).
Personal Information
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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI)
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, and those experiencing marginalisation.
ACCESSIBLE RECRUITMENT
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This is a new and exciting role which you can out your stamp on. You'll help the charity run smoothly, support our Board of Trustees, coordinate meetings, manage key communications, provide day-to-day office management and ensure that strategic projects are delivered effectively. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real difference through their work. In particular you'll:
- support our CEO with diary management, responding to incoming communications, preperation for events and managing managings
- manage payroll for both the charity and its trading subsidiary, Ignition Brewery
- provide administrative support to our Finance Manager
- coordinate our parent-carer forum, ensuring it is well supported
- support our Board of Trustees including coordinating all aspects of Board and Committee meetings, taking minutes and supporting with Trustee recruitment
- act as our Office Manager, overseeing the various administrative functions and support contracts we need to run smoothly
- assist with the implementation and management of projects across the Charity that support our mission and drive efficiency
As well as our Brighter Horizons team, you’ll also have a hand in supporting our trading subsidiary Ignition Brewery, making this a varied role, ideal for someone who likes to be involved in lots of things at the same time.
We’re a small team but growing and ambitious team, making the role really varied. Experience of administration is a must, preferably in a small charity setting. If you are a people person and are passionate about causes in your community, we want to hear from you.
What we need from you (the essentials):
- a minimum of one years’ experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment
- experience of managing projects from design through to delivery and evaluation
- strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to plan ahead and manage multiple priorities effectively
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- excellent skills in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, especially with digital collaboration tools
- good written skills, with an ability to produce reports and other relevant documentation
- an ability to maintain discretion & confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism
- meticulous attention to detail with an ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently
- the ability to work proactively and independently
What we’d also like from you (the desirables):
- previous experience of working as an Executive or Personal Assistant
- an understanding of charity governance / experience working with Trustee Boards
- experience of working with neurodivergent adults and/or adults with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity
Our mission is to enable people with learning disabilities to live independently, to find belonging and to be active members of their community.



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We're looking for someone who's passionate about our mission, can juggle a varied workload and is reliable and professional.
Furnishing Futures is an innovative charity creating fully furnished, healing homes for survivors of domestic abuse who have been rehoused in empty social housing. We do this by partnering with the interiors industry, which donates high quality furniture and homeware that could otherwise end up in landfill.
This job involves working closely with our CEO and Head of Operations carrying out multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure the smooth running of the charity. So, if you have a can-do attitude, strong experience of administrative processes and office duties then we’d love to hear from you.
It is our mission to create a future where furniture poverty no longer exists and no useable furniture ends up in landfill
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Role Summary
Julie’s Bicycle (JB) is seeking an experienced and hands-on professional who can contribute to the organisation's financial strategy and future resilience. This is a senior leadership role within the Operations and Finance function, where you will be working closely with the Managing Director, Head of Programmes, CEO, and Treasurer, providing the essential financial intelligence needed to guide key organisational decisions.
Job title: Finance Manager
Contract: Preferably 0.8 FTE (Full-time also considered for the right candidate), 1 year contract with the possibility to become permanent
Location: Hybrid working: office base is at Somerset House, London: we are flexible on approach, within a hybrid model of in-person & virtual. This can be discussed at interview (*)
Salary: £50k to £55k p.a. (pro rata), depending on experience
Reporting to: Managing Director
Start date: ASAP - depending on candidate’s notice period
Normal hours: Office hours are 9.30 - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday. As this is ideally a 0.8 FTE role, there is flexibility on how the time is spread across the week. Please state how you would intend to allocate your time when you apply. (requests for flexible working hours will be considered)
Other:
- Annual leave is 25 days per year (pro rata) plus standard bank holidays
- Cultural entitlement of £250 per annum (pro rata) to spend on arts/cultural events & activities
- All employees are able to claim 1 hour a week for personal wellbeing
- Pension scheme enrolment and 6% employer contributions (reviewed annually)
(*) Access to office space in London is always available to staff who can't or don't want to work from home.
If you would like this application pack in a different format (e.g. large print or audio file), please email us (information in the link provided).
About Julie’s Bicycle (JB)
JB is a leading non-profit putting climate action at the heart of culture. We believe that creativity is a powerful catalyst for change—and that the arts and cultural sector has a vital role to play in building a just, regenerative future.
For over 15 years, we’ve worked with artists, cultural institutions, funders, and policymakers to mobilise creative climate leadership through advocacy, research, policy influence, training, and community building. We champion climate justice, centre equity, and believe that environmental solutions must be driven by cultural shifts as well as systems change. For more information, please visit our website.
The Role
The Finance Manager will be a pivotal position within JB’s senior leadership team, responsible for the effective and efficient management of all financial operations. This role requires a highly experienced and hands-on professional who can seamlessly manage day-to-day bookkeeping and compliance while also contributing to the organisation's financial strategy and future resilience.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in charity finance, a deep understanding of VAT complexities, and the ambition to grow into a strategic financial leader. You will work closely with the Managing Director, CEO, and Treasurer, providing the essential financial intelligence needed to guide key organisational decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management And Reporting (Operational & Strategic)
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Hands-on bookkeeping and transaction management: Oversee and execute all financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll preparation, and bank reconciliations using the organisation's accounting software.
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Management accounts: Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, commentary, and analysis for the Managing Director, CEO, and the Board of Trustees.
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Statutory compliance: Manage all aspects of Charity SORP compliant financial reporting. Prepare and coordinate the annual statutory audit, working directly with external auditors. Oversee filing and reporting to regulators including the Charity Commission and Companies House.
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VAT and tax compliance: Lead on all VAT compliance, including preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring full adherence to HMRC regulations, particularly those unique to the charity sector, including partial exemption requirements and annual adjustments.
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Budgeting and forecasting: Coordinate and support the annual budgeting process. Develop regular financial forecasts and projections to ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable.
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Cashflow management: Monitor and manage the organisation's cash flow, ensuring adequate funds are available for all operational needs.
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Payroll: Manage the relationship with the outsourced payroll provider, collate salary information, ensuring is accurate and up-to-date and manage pension payments.
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Coordination of confidential finance administration: Business rates/premises, company bank accounts, credit card software, audit preparation, companies house, PL, EL, PI & and drive insurance renewal process
Strategic support and leadership development
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Financial insight as part of the Senior Leadership Team: Develop and deliver clear, data-driven financial analysis and insights to inform strategic decision-making across the organisation (SLT, SMT and Board).
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Policy and procedure: Review and maintain robust financial controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard the charity’s assets and ensure best practice.
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Strategic recommendations: In collaboration with the MD and CEO, research and present options for improving financial efficiency, exploring new funding models, and strengthening the long-term financial health of Julie's Bicycle.
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Board support: Prepare monthly management accounts, as well as comprehensive financial reports for quarterly Trustee meetings, attending meetings as required to present and discuss financial performance.
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Training the team: Embed a culture of financial curiosity, procedures and basic literacy.
Grant And Project Finance
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Restricted funds: Maintain meticulous records for all restricted and designated funds, ensuring compliance with all donor and grant conditions.
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Grant reporting: Lead on preparing detailed financial reports for funders (e.g., Arts Council England, trusts, foundations), ensuring all expenditure is accurately recorded and compliant with specific grant requirements. Consolidate all the above into a shared reporting calendar.
Person Specification
Essential experience and knowledge
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Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT), with at least 5-10 years of demonstrable, progressive experience in a similar finance role, with a significant portion gained within the UK charity/non-profit sector.
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In-depth, practical knowledge of UK charity financial regulations and Charity SORP.
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Expert-level understanding of VAT for charities, including partial exemption and trading subsidiaries.
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Proven ability to manage the full accounting cycle, from transaction entry (bookkeeping) through to preparing statutory accounts.
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Experience in managing the annual audit process and engaging with external auditors.
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Excellent proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Aquila) and advanced Excel skills.
Skills and attributes
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Hands-on and proactive: Willingness to undertake all levels of tasks, from routine data entry to high-level analysis (essential)
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Developing leadership: Demonstrable potential or experience in influencing decisions, leading process improvements, and contributing strategic thinking (strongly desirable)
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Collaborative working: Ability to nurture and maintain relationships across the team (essential)
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Exceptional attention to detail: A meticulous and highly accurate approach to all financial data and reporting (essential)
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Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues, the MD, and Trustees (essential)
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Alignment with mission: A genuine interest in and commitment to the mission and values of Julie’s Bicycle (desirable)
Why Join Us?
At Julie’s Bicycle, you’ll join a passionate team working at the intersection of creativity and climate action. We offer a collaborative, inclusive, and flexible working culture, where your voice will shape how the cultural sector responds to one of the greatest challenges of our time.
How to apply
If you’d like to apply, please:
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Complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form found on our website.
Submit these via our application portal by 11.59pm on Sunday 23rd Nov 2025.
We encourage people from any background to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society, and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to help shape what we do and how we work. We are particularly keen to hear from people of colour and those who self-identify as disabled.
Please note, this post is open to people who already have the right to live and work in the UK, as Julie’s Bicycle is not currently in a position to sponsor a work visa.
A note on AI
While we understand that some people may use AI tools for accessibility (and recognise and support that many assistive technologies may use elements of AI), we ask candidates to consider what tools are most appropriate during the application process. For example, we recognise the value for many people of machine learning language tools like Grammarly. On the other hand we would discourage the use of generative AI tools in writing your application, as we'd like to understand your personal interest in working for Julie's Bicycle, and be able to understand your non-AI-assisted communication skills just as they are. We also recognise that for many of the people and creative communities we work with, the rise of generative AI poses a threat to their livelihoods, while the environmental impacts of AI are only set to grow: this means we also have a responsibility as Julie's Bicycle to consider where and when (and if) we use AI in our work.
Thank you for your interest in working at Julie’s Bicycle.
Julie’s Bicycle is a leading not-for-profit, mobilising the arts and culture to take action on the climate, nature and justice crisis.
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Full-time | Permanent | Office-based with flexible options
Salary: Circa £30,000 depending on experience.
Join us at Kent Community Foundation and help make a real difference in your community.
We’re looking for a proactive, highly organised Executive & Operational Assistant to support our governance and keep our operations running smoothly. This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same.
What you’ll do:
- Support governance by coordinating board and committee meetings, preparing papers, and taking accurate minutes.
- Provide high-trust executive support to our Chief Executive and Head of Finance & Governance.
- Manage finance administration: process donations, grant payments, and maintain bank accounts.
- Be the backbone of our office—managing supplies, welcoming visitors, and handling enquiries.
- Assist with HR tasks including recruitment and updating our HR system.
What we’re looking for:
- A proven and experienced administrator with strong organisational skills, integrity and attention to detail.
- Someone confident in working with numbers and familiar with finance systems.
- Someone who thrives in a busy environment and wants their work to have a positive impact.
Why join us?
- Be part of a team that supports local communities across Kent.
- Enjoy flexible working options and a collaborative, supportive environment.
Location: Our offices in Smeeth near Ashford (flexible arrangements available).
Closing date: 4th January 2026 | Interviews 14 January 2026
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification
If you need accessibility support or adjustments during the application process, please contact us at the same email address.
Please submit your CV, together with a covering letter or statement explaining how you meet the person specification as set out in our Job Description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Executive Assistant and Administrative Officer
Location: Home-based, with regular attendance (at least monthly) of meetings in London
Salary: £28,000 - 32,000, depending on experience
Type: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: CEO
About the role
Are you a proactive, energetic and highly effective individual with great attention to detail? We’re looking for a new Executive Assistant (EA) for the CEO and the Chair of the Overcoming MS Board of Trustees as well as organisational administrative duties.
This role plays an essential role in the smooth running of the charity. With a small team and big ambitions, everyone plays an important part. Yours is to facilitate our team to work in the most effective and productive manner, using your organisational and planning skills so we can all deliver the greatest impact for people with MS.
At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.
Job summary:
You will support the organisation across a range of administrative, organisational and governance activities. You will be comfortable working in a busy environment juggling multiple projects, as is characteristic of a small but ambitious organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate discretion and commitment, along with excellent organisation, written and verbal communication skills and will bring experience of providing director level PA/EA support. You will be able to use your own initiative to prioritise workload according to the demands of the day and learn to anticipate changes, responding professionally, adeptly and positively.
You will be expected to provide a high standard and quality of support across a range of activities and projects, being fully aware of and upholding the charity’s values, and taking responsibility for modelling these to others across the organisation and to the wider community.
Key responsibilities and duties:
The role comprises of the following key areas of responsibility:
· Executive Assistant to CEO
Provide full support to the CEO, including but not limited to:
o Overseeing the diary of the CEO, prioritising meetings and scheduling time for reading, thinking and preparing, ensuring meeting materials are to hand.
o Providing ‘right-hand’ support, undertaking research, ensuring CEO is up to date with all projects and pre-empting needs.
o Secretarial – supporting emails, creating presentations, keeping management files organised and up to date within SharePoint.
· Executive Assistant to Chair
Provide full support to the Chair in any administrative activities that relate to her role as Chair, including but not limited to:
o Overseeing calendar appointments, and ensuring the Chair is prepared for meetings.
o Providing ‘right hand’ support in communication with staff and Board, scheduling meetings and providing administrative support as required.
· Governance and administrative support to the Overcoming MS Board
Provide governance and administrative support to the Overcoming MS Board of trustees, including:
o Scheduling Board, committee and Strategy meetings and making the necessary arrangements (eg booking venues, setting up virtual meetings via Teams/ Zoom).
o Preparation of documentation for meetings including circulation of agendas, compiling Board packs for the Board of Trustees and committee meetings, taking accurate minutes and co-ordinating follow up actions.
o Supporting the Chair and CEO in the recruitment and induction of new Trustees.
o Providing administrative support for working groups, for example, making arrangements for meetings, circulating agendas and papers.
· Internal HR administrative lead
Fully supported with external expertise, to provide administrative support for the team, including:
o Advertising vacant roles, coordinating recruitment, sifting applicants, arranging interviews.
o Onboarding new starters, including references, contracts, setting up new starters on the systems, inducting starters in organisational processes.
o Supporting ongoing team development including coordinating training, staff surveys and appraisals.
o Coordinating leavers, including exit interviews, leavers forms and relevant administration.
· Internal IT administrative lead
Fully supported by our external IT agency, to provide administrative support for the team, including:
o Regular meetings with IT agency to ensure correct licenses, equipment and protections are in place.
o Coordination of hardware and software for new starters, equipment provided and returned for leavers.
· Management of Overcoming MS contact enquiries
o Regularly check the Overcoming MS contacts mailbox and manage its contents, responding or delegating to Overcoming MS team members where appropriate, and ensuring follow up is completed.
o Manage the Overcoming MS telephone number to ensure queries are dealt with efficiently.
o Draw themes from regularly occurring queries, to make sure any trends are picked up and addressed effectively.
· General organisational support
o Provide ad hoc project management support to organisational improvement projects, including supporting project team meetings, developing project plans and tracking progress.
o Travel/ meeting arrangements – arrange meetings, attendance at conferences and book rooms and making travel arrangements as necessary.
o Coordination with our outsourced storage facility.
o Policy support – maintenance of the policy tracker, coordinating the reviewing and updating of policies.
o Admin support for team meetings, oversight of the shared drive, central email lists.
o Lead relationship with our Employee Assistance Provider, including regular team reminders of services and other charity discounts.
o Proactively identify areas where improvements can help improve efficiencies, impact or wellbeing.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Experience (Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)
· At least 5 years’ experience in a senior PA/EA role (E)
· At least 5 years’ experience in writing Board minutes, supporting Boards and committees and other governance (E)
· Experience of effective engagement with senior leaders and stakeholders, both internal and external, at all levels (E)
· Experience of the charity sector (D)
· Working understanding of an organisation with a dispersed, remote team across a wide geography (D)
· Experience of supporting strategic and improvement projects (D)
· Experience of supporting HR or IT processes (D)
Education, Knowledge & Skills (Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)
· An excellent standard of written and spoken English and ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds (E)
· Excellent interpersonal skills (E)
· Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills (E)
· Conscientious, with excellent accuracy and attention to detail, delivering high quality work (E)
· Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, especially Teams, Outlook, SharePoint/OneDrive (E)
· Experience of using a variety of IT packages including databases and willingness to learn new IT systems (D)
· Awareness of charitable governance principles (D)
Personal attributes
· Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment (E)
· Able to anticipate and problem solve with high levels of tact, diplomacy, discretion and ability to demonstrate absolute respect for the confidentiality of information (E)
· Comfortable working remotely and happy to travel, as needed, for meetings (E)
· Thrives as a team player but able to work on your own initiative, with minimal supervision (E)
· Reliable, resilient, committed and self-confident (E)
· A proactive approach to your work and are able to identify opportunities and solutions (E)
· Highly committed to safeguarding vulnerable people, equality, diversity and inclusion (E)
· Fully committed to Overcoming MS’s values (E)
· Experience of working within a charity and understanding of the charity sector (D)
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Finance Director, you will work closely and collaboratively with Amit Sharma (Artistic Director/ CEO) and Iain Goosey (Executive Director), supporting them as they lead Kiln Theatre through a period of transition and growth. As a key member of the Senior Team, the Finance Director will be responsible for Kiln Theatre's financial health and for ensuring that effective controls are in place and that all regulatory requirements are met.
You will lead and manage the Finance department, ensuring that the finance operation at Kiln operates to the highest standards and is effectively embedded within the organisation.
The Finance Director will play a major role in contributing to Kiln Theatre's business planning and strategic development, including identifying opportunities for efficiencies, supporting the resilience of the organisation for the future, ensuring compliance with best practice at all times and helping the company to fulfil its creative and financial ambitions.
The role will work with members of the Board, particularly the Finance & Risk Committee, as well as the external auditors. The Finance Director also oversees the finances for Kiln Theatre Ltd and its two subsidiaries - Tricycle Screen Ltd and Kiln London Productions Limited.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We’re looking for a highly organised and thoughtful Charity Administrator to keep Give a Book running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll be the quiet centre of our small, purposeful team - the person who ensures our projects, systems, and partnerships are efficient, coordinated, and well supported as our work continues to grow. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys detail, structure, and the satisfaction of helping good things happen. You’ll be joining during a pivotal and exciting moment for the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the Role
The Finance Manager is a key member of Ark T’s operational team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, and compliance. The role supports strategic decision-making through the provision of timely and reliable financial information. Working closely with the CEO, senior staff, and external accountants, the Finance Manager ensures the smooth running of all financial processes and systems, with particular attention to the needs and context of a small but ambitious arts and mental health charity.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Systems and Bookkeeping
- Manage Ark T’s accounting system (Xero), ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions
- Reconcile bank accounts, process payments, and track income
- Maintain accurate records for restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring correct allocations
- Manage Ark T’s bank accounts, including maintaining up-to-date records of authorised users, login permissions, and password security protocols
2. Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Work with senior staff and programme leads to develop annual and project budgets
- Monitor actual spend against budgets, identifying variances and providing explanations
- Update Ark T’s multi-year financial planning spreadsheets
- Support budget development for funding applications
3. Management Accounts and Reporting
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts in collaboration with Ark T’s accountants
- Present financial reports to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and funders as required
- Prepare cashflow forecasts and support financial modelling for new initiatives
4. Payroll
- Work with external accountants to process monthly payroll and ensure all staff are paid correctly and on time
5. Pensions (if required)
- Support the monitoring of pension contributions and liaise with the pension provider, if necessary
- Ensure compliance with relevant pension regulations where applicable
6. Grant and Funding Monitoring
- Maintain the funding tracker, ensuring grant income is correctly recorded and restricted funds are monitored
- Track expenditure for individual grants, ensuring spend is aligned with budgets and deadlines
- Prepare financial reports for funders and support monitoring returns
7. Gift Aid and Donations
- Maintain accurate Gift Aid records and process Gift Aid claims in line with HMRC regulations
- Work with the CEO and Fundraising team to ensure donor records are up to date and claims are maximised
- Ensure appropriate audit trails are in place for donations and declarations
8. Compliance and Financial Controls
- Ensure financial policies and procedures are followed and regularly reviewed
- Ensure compliance with HMRC, Charity Commission, and other relevant statutory bodies
- Liaise with the independent examiner/auditor for the annual accounts and support audit preparation, if necessary
9. Systems and Administration
- Maintain and improve financial templates, tools, and spreadsheets to support efficiency
- Maintain secure records of financial system passwords and ensure appropriate access control
- File and manage financial documentation for easy access and transparency
- Work collaboratively with senior staff to improve data collection for financial impact and evaluation
10. Administrative and Operational Support
- Provide cover for key financial processes in key staff's absence, including logging into the bank account to tick the “authorise” button for payments such as payroll and expense reimbursements
- Provide general finance-related administrative support as required by the senior staff or wider team
- Help ensure smooth financial operations during periods of staff absence or leave
- Contribute to wider organisational processes such as document filing, internal communications, and coordination where needed
Essential Skills and Experience
- AAT Level 3 or 4 (Association of Accounting Technicians)
- Experience using Xero accounting software
- Strong Excel skills and ability to maintain and analyse complex spreadsheets
- Experience preparing or reviewing management accounts and budgets
- Understanding of charity finance, including restricted funding and funder reporting
- Familiarity with Gift Aid regulations and processes
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to be professional, polite, and welcoming when interacting with funders, visitors, and external partners
- Commitment to the values and mission of Ark T
Desirable
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA).
- Certificate or diploma in charity accounting or finance management (e.g. through Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy – CIPFA or Charity Finance Group – CFG).
Other Information
This job description outlines the key responsibilities of the role, but it is not exhaustive. As Ark T continues to grow and evolve, the Finance Manager may be expected to take on additional responsibilities in line with the organisation’s needs. The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible, and able to work independently while communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
Ark T is a small, dedicated team working in a fast-paced and responsive environment. While everyone has their own focus and areas of responsibility, we value a collaborative spirit and mutual support. From time to time — particularly during periods of change, funding deadlines, or unexpected challenges — team members are expected to pitch in and help wherever needed. This might mean assisting with logistics, supporting community events, or stepping outside the usual remit to keep things running smoothly. A willingness to muck in and a solution-focused mindset are essential qualities for success at Ark T.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Office & HR Administrator
£22,000-£24,000 FTE per annum, £10,057 - £10,971 actual, £12.08 – £13.18 ph
16 hours per week
Permanent
Hybrid working, primarily home-based with weekly requirement to attend our Godalming office
As our Office & HR Administrator, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation—helping to create the smooth, supportive environment that makes all our work for animals possible. From keeping our office running brilliantly to assisting the People & Culture team with essential daily tasks, your role ensures our staff feel valued and equipped and helps to power our charity’s mission to make the world a better place for animals.
What You'll Do:
· Liaise with the charity’s suppliers
· Raise purchase orders and process invoices and expenses
· Conduct regular office safety checks
· Assist in recruitment administration, logging applications and arranging interviews
· Collate content for a monthly newsletter
· Schedule regular HR, safety and office renewals
· Schedule recruitment adverts and interviews
· Book venues and catering for events
· Schedule, prepare papers and minute regular meetings
Who You Are:
· An organised and proactive professional with previous experience within an admin role
· A proficient multi-tasker who is able to prioritise effectively
· An effective communicator, both written and verbal, to foster understanding and collaboration across teams and stakeholders
· An experienced user of the Microsoft Office Suite
· Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Why Join Us:
We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, with 28 days of annual leave (pro-rata), plus public holidays. We also enjoy flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. We offer a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and additionally, our benefits package includes discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure. Find out more about working at the League.
The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We believe that together, we can end animal cruelty in the name of sport. Join us in our purposeful mission to redefine what is acceptable and inspire positive change in animal welfare legislation.
Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter, before 2 December 2025. Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.
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