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Historically, the organisation has delivered a grant giving programme but has evolved over the past ten years to provide a holistic service to clients that includes financial grants, advocacy,fmaily support,psychotherapy, volunteering opportunities and social events. 

Most of our clients have support need over and above financial assistance.  Many are socially excluded from society and face a combination of linked problems such as unemployment, discrimination, poor skills, low incomes, poor housing, living in areas of high crime, bad health and family breakdown. These problems are linked and mutually reinforcing so that they can create a vicious cycle in people’s lives. 

For this role its expected you have experience working with families who need support with complex issues and engage with them to work out solutions and postive outcomes.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Business Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across finance, HR, property management, compliance, and administration.

This is a pivotal role within ORL, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure the organisation is financially sustainable, compliant, and well-run, and that our properties and systems support the delivery of safe, high-quality services for residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. 

Your responsibilities will include overseeing financial operations such as payroll, pensions, Gift Aid claims, and bank reconciliations, as well as supporting the preparation of financial reports and budgets. You will manage HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, policy development, and employee wellbeing. In addition, you will ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, carry out risk assessments, and oversee property management, lease agreements, and insurance.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in finance and HR management, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to lead and motivate staff. You’ll be confident in handling budgets, compliance requirements, and operational systems, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Experience working in the charity or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring our organisation runs efficiently and sustainably, supporting the delivery of our mission and services.

Talking Money is looking for someone with a deep understanding of charity finance who can provide robust financial management for the charity. You will manage all Talking Money finances, from banking, invoicing, and payments to end-of-year reporting and funding management. You will also have a strategic overview of our organisational finances, and work closely with our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees on Talking Money’s financial planning.

Importantly, you will be passionate about and be able to work at a strategic level, providing support and guidance to the Leadership Team whilst also working flexibly within a small organisation taking care of all day-to-day finance tasks.

About Talking Money 

Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client’s perspective, is: 

“Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.” 

Demand for our services continues to rise. 

Our approach is: 

• Holistic: addressing debt, benefits, energy/fuel poverty, income and wellbeing together. 

• Person-centred: psychologically informed, strengths-based and empowering. 

• Practical and impactful: securing income gains, writing off unmanageable debts, preventing eviction, reducing stress and anxiety and improving knowledge and confidence. 

We are looking for someone with:

· Strong experience in financial management in a not-for-profit context.

· Passion for managing all aspects of finance from the data input to the strategic oversight.

· Experience of working closely with Senior Leadership and being responsive to organisational needs.

· Commitment to working for a charity fighting inequality for individuals and communities.

Hours: 15 hours a week (0.4 FTE). The postholder may be required to work additional hours at certain key points in the accounting year cycle to complete end-of-year statutory accounts preparation and occasionally attend meetings out of office hours.

Contract term: Permanent

Location: Hybrid working negotiable but some time in office is required to keep in touch with the team - team sessions are currently Thursdays.

Salary: Grade 6 SCP 25-28 (approx. £36,000 - £39,000 for FY26-27)

Reporting to: Chief Executive

Holiday entitlement: 25 days FTE pro rata (rising to 30 days after 5 years) + bank holidays. 

Before You Apply  

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

At Talking Money, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles and lived experience goes a long way. Still not sure? Talk to someone at Talking Money about the role to see if it sounds like something you would be great at doing: Kat Caldwell telephone 0117 954 3998. Please note that Kat’s working days are Monday & Thursday. 

Access

Do get in touch if you would like any of this information in another format, or if you would like to apply in another format. 

If you are shortlisted, Talking Money will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making. 

Application Process

To apply please upload 

• Your CV; and

• Cover letter (max of 2 sides of A4)

Application Timeline 

Applications close: 11.30pm on Sunday 22 February 

Shortlisting: Monday 23 February 

Interviews: Monday 2 March in person at Talking Money, 1 Hide Market, West Street, BS2 0BH 

Start Date: ASAP to be discussed. 

A Daylight Fundraiser will answer to and work alongside the CEO to convey the Daylight Vision and build relationship with key Christian figures. With guidance and information from other members of the team, the Daylight Fundraiser’s primary responsibility will be to research trust and grant funding opportunities, tailor applications to donors and nurture relationships in a way designed to inspire funding partners to take the gospel with us into UK prisons.

Daylight is a national charity currently predominantly funded by Churches and individual Christians, with a small but significant income stream from trusts and foundations.  Having recently re-visioned for a post COVID / intranet-in-prison age we recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary and are positioning for growth.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata if part-time)
• Daylight salaries are index linked annually.
• Pension contribution
• Opportunity to serve with a Daylight In-Prison Team if desired (half day a week, pro-rata)

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You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Director (MD); editing and disseminating organisational materials for internal and external audiences; support preparation of Board of Trustee and Executive Team reports and meetings, and minute meetings; represent Afghanaid in coordination meetings. You will be required to work closely and effectively with all other departments of Afghanaid to achieve unity of purpose, results and optimal use of organisational resources. 

Main Duties

• Coordinate the MD’s daily diary, screen email, draft correspondence and prepare documents for meetings and professional appointments.  

• Provide preparatory materials and coordinate the MD’s external representation and fundraising engagements, draft talking points and speeches, visual presentation and workshop materials.

• Coordinate and support drafting of internal quarterly reports and other Executive Team reports, as well as the external Annual Report, and ensure appropriate distribution; edit other organisational strategic and operational documents as required.

• Minute Board of Trustee, Executive and other internal meetings attended by the MD.

• Research and write internal and external briefs and reports to be used in national and international level communications.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for managing requests from various departments to the Managing Director, ensuring efficient communication and follow-through on tasks.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to schedule and organise meetings for the MD.

• Organise MD’s travel, trustees’ visits, annual retreat and other events as requested. 

• Represent Afghanaid in advocacy and influencing forums and meetings.

• Assist the MD in monitoring performance indicators against strategic and operational plans.

• Support the communications focal point in the Kabul office, including taking photos and collecting case studies. 

• Perform other relevant duties as assigned and approved by the MD. 

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Essential

Education: 

• Master’s degree in relevant research-based discipline (Development, Anthropology, Policy and Research, International Relations or similar subjects) or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience.

Experience: 

• Writing high quality policy and communications documents for public use

• Practical experience in a similar role

• Working with high levels of autonomy

• Voluntary or work experience within international development or charity sector

• Managing relationships with a variety of different stakeholders

• Coordinating research projects

Skills:

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), and familiarity with relevant AI tools

• Excellent written and spoken English (to native standard) 

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills

• Integrity, honesty, transparency and a firm commitment to professional standards of confidentiality

• Sense of humour, initiative and self-motivation, excellent teamwork and communications skills, ability to work collaboratively with others

• Sensitivity to Islamic culture and respect of Afghan customs and traditions, able to live and work in a diverse environment

• Outstanding organisational skills, able to communicate and collaboratively manage competing priorities

• Drive to achieve results and get things done

• Ability to deal with difficult, challenging work situations and remain calm under pressure

Desirable 

• Experience living, travelling or working in isolated and conflict locations/countries

• Firsthand understanding of the operating environment of humanitarian and development work in Afghanistan (or a similar context)

• Basic fluency in Dari or Pashto

Other Information

Afghanaid’s core values are creativity, fairness and honesty. Our staff are passionate about and proud of Afghanaid’s work. Teamwork is fundamental to our standards and demonstrated by taking initiative, assisting others and taking on additional responsibilities and tasks if necessary. We are results driven, committed and motivated to achieve targets and take accountability for our own actions. 

This position is based in Afghanaid’s head office in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Due to security considerations, this is an unaccompanied post. International employees are entitled to 22 annual leave days, 25 rest and relaxation days, 5 travel days and 13 public holidays per year. Afghanaid also provides a generous travel allowance for international staff to take R&R out of the country.

Our remuneration and benefits package is competitive with other similar organisations. 

You will be given a private room in the staff house where all Kabul-based international hired staff members live.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for someone who has the ambition and determination to gain a foothold in the international humanitarian relief and development sector and move up in their career.

Barnet Mencap provides support for children and adults with learning disabilities/autism and their family carers.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our successful Project Support Team.

You will:

• Provide an effective finance service for Barnet Mencap
• Have good interpersonal skills working as part of the administrative team
• Ensure the timely payment of invoices, bills and maintain accurate finance records
• Plan, monitor and review budgets
• Produce accurate and accessible financial data
• Managing accounting and payroll systems (ideally knowledge of Sage)

We know work/life balance is incredibly important, as well as job satisfaction. We offer 24 days of annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays), as well as a TOIL system which allows our staff to work more flexibly.

See the attached Person Specification and Job Description for a more detailed description of what we’re looking for, but if you have any questions, please get in touch to discuss.

We’re committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

To apply, please send your CV alongside a statement explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification.  Completed applications can be emailed to the address below by the closing date 8th of March. Interviews are planned for week beginning 16th of March.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to play a vital role at the heart of our organisation. This is a hands-on post that combines oversight with day-to-day delivery across all core operational functions - including HR, governance, IT and data, finance administration, and internal systems.. Reporting to the Chief Executive  and working closely with the senior leadership team, you’ll ensure the smooth delivery of the systems and processes that enable our frontline work and support our future growth. The role involves both direct delivery and coordination - particularly through co-ordinating relationships with key external service providers in IT and HR. You’ll help ensure these partnerships are effective, responsive, and aligned with the organisation’s needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on problem-solving, values good systems, and wants to help build a resilient and well-run organisation from the inside out.

We are taking rolling applications so please apply as soon as possible. To apply, please complete our application form.  The completed form is the only information we will use in consideration of your application, so please ensure that you complete it fully, with particular attention to your personal statement detailing how you meet the required specifications for the role.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, we believe that childhood can’t wait. We’re a vibrant, community-rooted charity supporting families through the critical early years of parenting. Our volunteers and staff work side-by-side with families, offering emotional and practical support, building confidence, and creating lasting connections.

We are now seeking Finance Officer to join our passionate team and play a pivotal role managing our finance function and supporting governance and administration of the charity.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to manage the finances of a thriving charity, whilst also working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Senior Management Team to support governance and operational administration, and ensuring the charity is enabled to run seamlessly and deliver impactful support to local families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day finances of the charity
• Provide timely and accurate management reporting, and preparation of year end accounts
• Produce financial information and data analysis for reports to funders and funding applications, as required
• Service the Board of Trustees and AGM in consultation with the CEO, and maintain Trustee records.
• Ensure Charity Commission and Companies House filings are up to date
• Ensure all operational policies are updated and reviewed on a rolling basis by the Board of Trustees
• IT & equipment management – maintaining fixed asset register and equipment logs, and managing the relationship with external IT support and software licenses
• Support the Operations manager with management of the office space, including ensuring accuracy of bills & meter readings, and managing the relationship with key suppliers eg EDF and our landlord

What You’ll Bring

• Full or part qualified or working towards a relevant accountancy qualification
• Experience of using a digital accounts package for bookkeeping (Quickbooks desirable)
• Experience of producing management accounts, budgets and financial information, and preparing draft financial accounts 
• Experience of servicing a Board level committee including minute taking, preparing agendas, papers and minutes. 
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills 
• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy in reporting detailed financial information 
• Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
• Team player - ability to work flexibly as part of a small multi-disciplinary team and on own initiative
• A genuine interest in the needs of children and families and delivering responsive family support that makes a difference to families’ lives.

Why Join Us?

• A flexible, hybrid working model co-designed with our team
• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture
• A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local families
• Excellent pension and generous annual leave

Executive Officer
Location: London / Hybrid (two days per week)
Contract: 3 - 4 month interim  
Salary: £32,623
Full-time: 35 hours

MLC Partners are delighted to be partnering with Turn2us to recruit an interim Executive Officer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, providing high-quality administrative and governance support to the CEO Office and helping to coordinate key activity across Turn2us.

The Role:

The Executive Officer will work closely with the Executive Manager to the CEO to provide executive support across the CEO Office and Organisational Leadership Team, ensuring excellent standards of administration, communication and record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide ad-hoc diary management support to the CEO and Chair, arranging meetings and ensuring they are fully prepared for engagements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and prepare documents as requested.
• Support and lead on the organisation and delivery of internal events.
• Maintain effective filing, records and administrative systems across Teams and Outlook, handling confidential information with discretion.
• Provide meeting support when required (packs, minute-taking, action tracking) and support Committee and Board meeting cycles.
• Maintain the cross-organisational calendar and support CEO Office administration.
• Arrange travel and accommodation, submit expenses/credit card statements, and work with Finance to ensure invoices are paid on time.

About You:

• Experience supporting an Executive or Senior leadership team member, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders (including Trustees/independent members).
• Confident organising meetings and managing complex diaries, travel and logistics.
• Strong minute-taking/secretariat experience, producing concise and accurate minutes and managing actions.
• Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information; tactful and diplomatic.
• Proactive, flexible and adaptable, with confidence learning new technology/systems.

Applications are under constant review, with my client seeking the right candidate start next week. Please apply now, or reach out to Briar at MLC Partners.

Philanthropy Manager 
Up to £44,000 FTE per annum, £35,200 actual, plus 8% pension contribution 
28 hours per week 
Permanent role  
Hybrid working – homebased working for the majority of time with a need to attend head office in Godalming on occasions

An exciting opportunity to lead relationships with some of the League’s most influential supporters and secure transformational gifts that will help end animal cruelty in the name of ‘sport’. 

What You’ll Do: 

As our Philanthropy Manager, you will lead our major donor programme and manage a growing portfolio of high-value individuals, trusts and partners. Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, Chief Executive and senior stakeholders, you will identify, cultivate and steward influential supporters, making compelling asks and demonstrating the real-world impact of their generosity. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Developing and managing relationships with major donors, high-value individuals, family trusts and corporate partners
• Delivering an ambitious philanthropy strategy, annual plan and budget
• Building and maintaining a robust prospect pipeline through research, networking and relationship-building
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to develop fundraising propositions, related income sources, such as family trusts and corporate partners, and donor updates

· Tracking performance, managing income reporting and maintain accurate records

Who You Are: 

We need a confident and inspirational relationship manager with a passion for animal welfare, who possesses: 

• Previous experience working with high-net-worth individuals, either in the charity or commercial sector
• Proven success in major gift fundraising
• A strong understanding of major donor fundraising principles

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using CRM systems and managing donor data.

Why Join Us: 

We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, enjoy flexible working arrangements, including options for compressed hours and remote work from day one. With 28 days (pro-rata) of annual leave, in addition to the public holidays, and a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme, we prioritise your well-being. 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! We're looking to fill this position quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating what days and hours you are available.

Bioregional Learning Centre (BLC) is a place-based systems-change organisation rooted in South Devon. We work with communities, institutions and landscapes to grow the capacities needed for a regenerative, climate resilient, bioregional future.

We are seeking a Bioregional Learning Manager to help design and run a new learning programme in bioregional practice and to coordinate the emerging Bioregional Learning Alliance – an international community of practitioner-educators.

This is a new kind of role. We’re not looking for a ‘finished article’ or a conventional academic. We’re looking for someone who is values-led, curious and organised, and who wants to co-create something pioneering alongside others.

The role

You will:

• Co-design and evolve a practice-led curriculum in bioregional learning and leadership (online and in-person).
• Plan and manage courses and events, including a South Devon learning pathway and international partner offers.
• Coordinate the BLA, supporting meetings, communication and light-touch governance.
• Build and steward relationships with practitioners, communities and partner institutions (including universities and learning centres).
• Support communications, evaluation and programme administration (budgets, contracts, logistics).

Essential skills & experience

We expect you to bring most of the following:

• Deep alignment with regenerative, place-based and more-than-human ways of working
• Experience designing, coordinating or delivering adult / professional learning (formal or informal)
• Strong project and event management skills: planning, scheduling and managing multiple strands
• Confidence holding participatory online and/or in-person learning spaces
• Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work both collaboratively in a small team and independently
• Competence with digital tools for learning and collaboration (e.g. Zoom, Google Workspace, Mighty Networks, etc)

Desirable skills & experience

You might also have:

• Practical experience in bioregioning, regenerative design, community organising, landscape stewardship, or related fields.
• Experience partnering with universities, colleges or independent learning centres.
• Skills in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), especially participatory approaches.
• Some experience of working with both the Global North and Global South.
• Experience with fundraising or developing paid learning offers.
• Familiarity with South Devon or another bioregion, and the ability to ‘read’ place.
• Arts-based, creative or storytelling practice connected to systems change or ecology.

If you don’t meet every single criterion but feel a strong resonance with the role, we warmly encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• The chance to help shape a pioneering bioregional learning programme with an active international network.
• A reflective, supportive working culture with mentoring from the Learning Programme Lead.
• Flexible, trust-based hybrid working.
• Significant scope for your own learning and practice development.

About African Rainbow Family

African Rainbow Family (ARF) is a UK-based, lived-experience-led grassroots organisation working with and for LGBTIQ+ refugees and people seeking asylum of African heritage and the Global Majority.

ARF was founded in 2014 in response to the criminalisation and persecution of LGBTIQ+ people across parts of Africa and the Commonwealth. The organisation provides advocacy, peer support, advice, training and counselling, while campaigning locally, nationally and internationally to challenge injustice and promote equality and human rights.

ARF operates from its head office in Manchester and has centres in Leeds, Birmingham, London and Swansea.

About the Role

The Operations Manager role is a new and senior position within African Rainbow Family and will play a key role in supporting the organisation’s strategic and operational development.

The postholder will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the organisation, managing staff and volunteers, ensuring effective service delivery and leading on income generation and funding applications.

The role works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees, staff, volunteers and external stakeholders to ensure ARF operates effectively, sustainably and in line with its values and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The postholder will be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of African Rainbow Family, ensuring efficient and effective organisational delivery

• Line managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management

• Overseeing service delivery across all ARF centres to ensure consistency, quality and compliance with funder requirements

• Managing organisational budgets and monitoring expenditure against agreed targets

• Leading on income generation, including researching funding opportunities and writing grant and funding applications

• Developing, reviewing and implementing organisational policies, procedures and systems

• Ensuring compliance with governance, safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements

• Building and maintaining relationships with funders, partners, commissioners and key stakeholders

• Supporting strategic planning and reporting to the CEO and Board of Trustees

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an operations, project or organisational management role

• Proven experience of managing staff and volunteers

• Experience of managing budgets and financial reporting

• Demonstrable experience of researching and writing successful grant or funding applications

• Knowledge of charity governance, compliance and operational processes

• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience working within the charity or voluntary sector

• Experience working with LGBTIQ+ refugees or people seeking asylum

• Knowledge of asylum, immigration or human rights policy

• Experience using databases or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)

• Experience in advocacy, campaigning or media work

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

• NEST pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Birthday leave and two wellbeing (duvet) days per year

• Cost-of-living support

• Paid sick leave after six months’ service

• Training, development and progression opportunities

• Salary review and employee reward scheme

• Free on-site parking

• Accredited Living Wage Employer

Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding

African Rainbow Family is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people with lived experience of the asylum system, LGBTIQ+ people and individuals from Black and Global Majority backgrounds.

This role is subject to a Genuine Occupational Requirement and is therefore open only to applicants who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. ARF is committed to safeguarding and to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Job Title: Head of Finance and Infrastructure

Location: St. Edmunds Office, York. YO10 4UX, Flexible hybrid office and home working available.

Department: Executive

Type (full time/part-time): Full time

Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer

Perm/FTC: Permanent

Organisation Overview:

We are Age UK York, a local independent charity which exists to support the older people of York and those around them. For over 50 years our team of staff, volunteers and supporters have helped us to offer a wide range of services providing vital and trusted support so often when it is needed most.

Our vital work is needed today as much as ever and we ever welcome people to join our team as together we realise our shared mission of making a positive difference to the lives of the older people of York.

Job Summary:

Age UK York is offering an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team and support our vital work here in York.

We are looking to find for our new Head of Finance and Infrastructure role and someone who can bring their experience, expertise and passion to support our local York charity, our team and those we are here to help each and every day.

You will manage our brilliant team across our Finance and Infrastructure team with a focus on strong financial management together with those underpinning arrangement on which our work is build from ICT, Health and Safety and how we harness data and insight. With both internal and external focus the role will lead on our financial management and helping our organisation to make every penny entrusted to us count as we develop, manage and realise our financial goals and the difference the enable Age UK York to make in supporting older people and those around them across York.

You will provide leadership across our organisation as a member of our Senior Leadership Team and work closely with our Board of Trustees.

The opportunity offers an excellent benefits package and not only take forward the strong legacy from our current team though bring your own identity, ideas and strengths to the fore in our collective efforts to be there tomorrow and beyond.

. Our Head of Finance and Infrastructure will play a pivotal and valued role in working across our organisation and with our wonderful support function team in enabling the effective foundations of all we do and driving forward our shared goals and our commitments into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced financial manager with a keen eye for detail and drive for high performance, continuous improvement and team work. With an ambition and drive to make a telling contribution and strengthen our charity and the difference we can together make in supporting older people  and communities.

We recognise that whilst our role has a financial management focus there is a broader-ranging role, and you may not have experienced all aspects of it before, but if you have:

· Experience and success in leading financial management for an organisation

· Managed a team providing support, motivation and nurturing talent and opportunity

· Experience in providing leadership within an organisation and an eye for detail in strengthening working practices.

· A track record of building and maintained successful partnerships;

· Experience in leading teams in successfully delivering finance and support functions

· The ability to readily transfer your existing experiences and skills to a new challenge;

· Understanding of your strengths and areas for continuing development and proactively build your knowledge and skills

We would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills, with experience of leading cross function teams.

· Is successful in providing financial management for an organisation and effective in collaborating and supporting non-financial colleagues in our shared financial goals and successful practice.

· Demonstrates wider leadership qualities including contributing to overarching organisational strategic priorities.

· Skilled, including an excellent communicator, in building and maintaining successful relationships across internal teams and external partnership as an ambassador for our organisation

· Able, and experienced, in delivering in meeting outcomes and targets whilst supporting a performance and continuous improvement organisational approach.

· Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

· Strong attention to detail and inquisitiveness qualities, and able to apply and be energised to meet organisational challenges and opportunities in continually strengthening our organisation to help us realise our vision, mission and priorities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· Ability to prepare, manage, monitor and report on budgets.

· Previous experience in one or more, management or financial accounting roles delivering day to day finance functions.

· Experience of line management and support, motivation and development to colleagues and collective team.

· Experience of supporting the development and delivery of high quality services through financial management and support to operational colleagues.

· Effective understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.

· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Including interpreting and communicating financial information to non-finance function colleagues; a facilitative and accessible approach; ability to manage remote communications and diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.

· Passion and commitment to work within a not for profit organisation and support a team approach in working to help others.

· Decision making – ability to make decisions based on an analysis of data and insights, including financial, performance and needs based data.

Salary and Benefits:

· £39,527 (FTE) per year

· A genuinely friendly and supportive environment

· Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service.

· Birthday day off

· Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service

· Flexible work schedule 

· Potential for funding towards professional qualifications 

· Employee discounts

· Free eye test 

· Free flu jab 

• Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Application Deadline: Monday 23 February at 10am

Interviews:

Should your application be successful, you will be invited to a first stage interview on Thursday 5 or Friday 6 March. Final interviews are planned to take place during the week commencing 16 March 2026. Thank you and good luck.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per year

Contract Type: Two-year fixed term contract, with possible scope to extend subject to budget considerations

Location: UK (minimum 2 days per week in the London office)

Work Pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours

Reporting to: Xavier Banson, Senior Communications Manager (Brand and Digital)

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on Sunday 1st March via the Application link on Workable.

Your covering letter should outline:

• Your motivations for applying to this role and what about our mission resonates with you.
• Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description. 
• How this role fits into your career plans.

INTERVIEW STAGES

The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):

• First-round interview w/c 9th March.
• Second-round interview w/c 16th March.

Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation (10-12 minutes maximum) on managing a digital communications calendar. Candidates should allocate no more than 3 hours to prepare this task.

• Final interview with the CEO.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mission 44 exists to drive change so that every young person can thrive in school and access great careers in STEM. As our work expands, so too does our need to tell stories that highlight the barriers young people face, demonstrate solutions, and inspire action. This exciting new role reflects our ambition to expand Mission 44's voice and enhance engagement across our digital channels.

As the Digital Communications Officer, you will play a key role maintaining Mission 44’s digital presence across our website, social media platforms, and email marketing. You’ll help to create high-quality, impactful content that connects diverse audiences to our mission and elevates the voices of young people within our network. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll distribute content across digital platforms, ensuring our communications are timely, forward-looking, and aligned with Mission 44’s brand.

You’ll also use data and analytics to optimise digital output, track performance, and spot emerging trends - proactively identifying opportunities to grow reach and engagement. From planning and scheduling content to supporting campaign delivery and evaluation, you’ll help strengthen our storytelling and ensure all our digital platforms are being used to drive long-term, systemic change for young people.

We’re looking for someone creative, proactive, organised, and detail-oriented, with a passion for championing youth voices. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple projects with confidence, and bring fresh ideas that help Mission 44 stand out across the digital landscape. If you’re motivated by impactful storytelling and want to be part of an ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

DIGITAL PLATFORMS & CONTENT MANAGEMENT (50%)

• Manage Mission 44’s communications calendar, ensuring timely and consistent content across website, email newsletter, and social media channels.
• Coordinate content scheduling, publishing and distribution to maximise reach and engagement.
• Maintain and update the Mission 44 website to meet organisational and audience needs, including publishing content and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Ensure our digital communications are consistent with compliance best practice, including as it relates to data protection and safeguarding.

CONTENT PRODUCTION (20%)

• Support the planning and delivery of creative content and digital campaigns to drive engagement and increase impact.
• Lead on producing branded digital assets, including graphics, reports, presentations, newsletter and social media content, ensuring alignment with Mission 44’s brand guidelines.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to gather content, stories, and case studies.

MONITORING, REPORTING & INSIGHTS (20%) 

• Monitor, analyse, and report on digital performance using tools such as Google Analytics and Sprout Social.
• Share regular insights on latest digital trends and audience engagement, making proactive and data informed suggestions.
• Monitor social media activity, media mentions, sector news, and partner content, flagging relevant updates, risks and opportunities.

ADMINISTRATION & INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS (10%)

• Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, storing data and documentation, and wider coordination across the communications team.
• Share regular internal updates on digital activity, performance, and media coverage to support cross-team collaboration and alignment.
• Maintain records and systems to ensure effective content management and reporting.

ESSENTIAL 

• Experience managing digital platforms including websites, email marketing (e.g. Mailchimp), and social media channels.
• Passion for creative storytelling and knowledge of latest digital trends.
• Strong content creation skills, including copywriting and use of design software (e.g. Canva, Adobe).
• Experience using analytics tools such as Google Analytics and social media management platforms (e.g. Sprout Social).
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Insight into data protection as it relates to digital communications.

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in the charity, education, or youth sector.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).
• Basic knowledge of SEO and digital best practice.

PERSONAL QUALITIES  

• Passionate about supporting and empowering young people from every background to thrive.
• Committed to storytelling that amplifies the voices of young people around the world.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to navigate uncertainty and shifting priorities with confidence.
• Highly organised and able to maintain high-quality output whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a dynamic team; self-motivated and proactive.

Benefits

• Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
• Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
• Save for retirement with our generous pension package
• We finish every Friday at noon in August
• Optional health insurance and acccess to an EAP
• Professional development budget of £1k
• Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
• Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
• Competitive parental leave package