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Our Time Charity is seeking an experienced Corporate Fundraiser to help grow vital income through meaningful, long-term partnerships with businesses and corporate supporters.

This role plays a key part in delivering our fundraising strategy by connecting purpose-driven organisations with our mission to support children and families affected by parental mental illness. You will build and steward corporate relationships, develop partnership and sponsorship proposals, and represent Our Time Charity to external audiences.

Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you’ll help secure funding that directly supports our KidsTime Workshops and wider programmes – enabling children to feel supported, understood and less alone.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in corporate fundraising, relationship management or partnerships, who enjoys building connections, telling compelling stories, and turning shared values into lasting impact.

To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, please download the full recruitment pack.

To apply for this role, please email an up-to-date CV and an Expression of Interest cover letter of no more than two pages (address in the attached brief). Applications will not be considered without both documents.

Expressions of Interest are being accepted until 10am on Monday 26 January 2026.

Charity experience - Qualified Financial Professional - Good communicator - Collaborative - UK based

Background

NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) is entering an important period of growth. Our income sources are diversifying, our public profile is rising and our operations are becoming more complex. With new earned income streams, additional grant funding, VAT considerations and more detailed Board reporting, we are now strengthening our finance function to ensure accuracy, clarity and confidence in all financial matters.

We are therefore seeking a freelance finance professional to provide part-time, ongoing operational finance support. The role involves managing our monthly financial bookkeeping and reporting functions, working closely with our Chief Operating Officer and wider team. Our current provider will continue to handle payroll and year-end audit preparation, but we are moving our day-to-day finance support to this new model.

We are looking for a proactive, highly competent individual who can understand the way NAPAC works and provide accurate, timely and thoughtful financial support. This is a key role that underpins our success and gives confidence to the team, trustees, funders and external stakeholders.

Scope of Work

The successful individual will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate financial records in Xero, including all necessary transactional data entry (such as inputting and coding income, expenses, invoices and credit notes), reconciling bank and PayPal accounts and preparing monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cashflow reports).
• Supporting monthly reporting cycles for internal governance (Income Generation Subcommittee and full Board).
• Liaising with our team to ensure invoices are raised, chased and coded accurately.
• Managing grant income allocations and restricted funds tracking in line with funder requirements.
• Supporting our team with financial queries, budget phasing and grant planning.
• Advising on Xero housekeeping (e.g. Chart of Accounts simplification, tracking codes).
• Advising on VAT issues, including preparation for registration if required (though this may be handled separately with legal input).
• Supporting periodic financial forecasting and budgeting alongside the CEO and Chief Operating Officer.
• Attending virtual meetings as required (Income Generation Subcommittee monthly; quarterly Board meetings and ad hoc meetings with staff).
• Ensuring a smooth handover and transition from the current provider.

Occasional projects may include:

• A full review and restructuring of our Chart of Accounts.
• Retrospective re-coding of entries for YTD accuracy and reporting.
• Supporting audit/year-end examination preparations (collaborating with TC-Group as our year-end auditor).

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in operational charity finance or with social enterprises.
• Has demonstrable experience of restructuring a Chart of Accounts within finance systems.
• Holds or is training towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or who can demonstrate equivalent experience in operational finance roles, particularly where they have led on financial reporting, forecasting and working within Xero-led systems.
• Has excellent working knowledge of Xero and related finance systems.
• Understands the operational pressures faced by small to medium-sized charities.
• Can lucidly explain financial information for colleagues with varied levels of financial literacy.
• Is detail-oriented, reliable and a clear communicator.
• Is comfortable working independently but collaboratively.
• Can offer a blend of rigour, responsiveness and a values-driven approach.
• Is based in the UK and able to attend NAPAC's London office at least once per month.
• Is available during business hours (09:00-17:00).

Time Commitment and Working Style

The expected time commitment is approximately three-six days per month, depending on workload and reporting periods. We anticipate this may be higher in the first two-three months to support onboarding, systems review and transition from our existing provider. We are open to flexibility and working arrangements.

This role will primarily be delivered remotely, but requires in-person attendance at NAPAC's London office at least once per month. The successful provider must be available during UK business hours (09:00-17:00) to attend scheduled meetings as needed both via Teams online and in-person.

A laptop will not be provided, but full IT onboarding and access to relevant systems (e.g. Xero, Teams, secure file-sharing platforms) will be arranged, along with any required security protocols. Payment will be on a day-rate basis, agreed in advance.

Expression of Interest and Selection Process

To apply, please email an up-to-date CV and an Expression of Interest cover letter of no more than two pages (address in attached brief). 

Expressions of Interest are being accepted until 10am on Monday 26 January 2026.

 Your Expression of Interest should include:

• Your relevant experience, including specific examples of Chart of Accounts restructuring
• Your day rates
• Your reasons for wanting to work with NAPAC
• Your contact details
• Your availability for interview dates (to be confirmed with shortlisted candidates)
• Any access requirements should you be invited to interview

Expressions of Interest will be reviewed and the following selection process will have two stages:

• Stage one: A virtual interview lasting no more than 45 minutes.
• Stage two: An in-person meeting with the team at our London office. A short task will be shared in advance with those invited to this stage.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified that they are invited to the next stage.

Thank you for your interest in NAPAC.

As our Senior Operations Officer you will develop and provide an excellent operational and administrative support function across the charity, with primary responsibility for Executive Assistant duties and supporting key charity projects. AI interest and curiosity highly desirable to support our innovation journey.

Who are we and what do we do? We're the UK's leading ovarian cancer research charity, working on early detection, prevention and treatments so that no woman dies of ovarian cancer.

Ovarian Cancer Action is a community of changemakers with one purpose: to give ovarian cancer the focus it needs to increase 10-year survival rates. And we know research is the solution.

We live and breathe this lifesaving, world-leading research. We fund more ovarian cancer research than any other UK gynaecological cancer charity. It’s how we’ve driven some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 19 years.

We're also the only charity at the heart of the global ovarian cancer research community and have been for four decades.

By connecting the world's leading scientists together, we’re creating a powerful hub of experience, expertise and insight. So, we confidently fund research that takes us a step closer to our goal: that by 2032 half of women will live more than 10 years after diagnosis.

Scope of the role

· EA support to Chief Executive and Leadership Team, Chair, Board of Trustees and Committees (55%)

· Administrative and project support to the Director of Finance & Operations and HR Consultant covering Finance, IT, HR, Volunteer Management and Operations (35%)

· Administrative support to wider charity teams (10%)

Key areas of responsibility:

Executive Assistant Support to CEO and Leadership Team

· Provide comprehensive PA support to the Chief Executive, including proactive diary management, anticipating needs, and coordinating complex schedules

· Prepare for team meetings and other key meetings, including agenda compilation, document preparation, and follow-up actions

· Support the preparation of high-quality presentations and key documents for internal and external stakeholders

· Organise and coordinate team events, including summer and Christmas parties, team lunches, and ad hoc meals and events

· Provide responsive tech support and troubleshooting to the CEO and Leadership Team, helping them make effective use of available tools

Support to the Director of Finance & Operations and HR Consultant

· Finance and IT – Provide administrative and project support across finance processes; troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in collaboration with the Director of Finance & Operations

· HR – Collaborate with the HR Consultant across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment administration, new staff induction and onboarding, leaver processes, and learning & development initiatives

· Volunteer management – Support the recruitment and ongoing engagement of volunteers, ensuring positive volunteer experiences

· Operations & innovation – Lead the continuous review, improvement and maintenance of internal processes, policies and procedures. Identify and explore opportunities to implement AI tools and automation to enhance operational efficiency

· Reporting – Assist the Director of Finance in preparing comprehensive quarterly performance reports

· Supplier relations – Maintain and develop excellent supplier relationships through regular meetings and communications, continually looking for ways to work more effectively together

Board of Trustees support

· Schedule and coordinate Board and Committee meetings, ensuring all logistics are managed smoothly

· Provide wider governance support, acting as a key liaison point for the Chair, Board of Trustees and Committee members

Support to wider Charity Team

· Act as the first point of contact for the charity, managing the Info@ inbox, responding to phone enquiries, and supporting the postal process with professionalism and warmth

· Support the Fundraising Team with accurate and timely data entry

· Respond to general enquiries to the charity, either directly or by coordinating with relevant team members

· Provide flexible ad hoc administrative support across teams as needed

· Schedule virtual and in-person meetings efficiently, including booking appropriate venues

Person specification

At Ovarian Cancer Action, we value confidence, positivity, resilience and passion. We recognise that attitude, approach to work, and how you engage with fellow team members are just as important as your technical skills and abilities.

Essential experience

· Demonstrable experience working in a role requiring high-level administrative, organisational and interpersonal skills in a professional environment

· Experience delivering excellent, detail-oriented cross-functional administrative support

· Strong track record of providing internal and external customer care and building productive relationships

· Experience communicating to a high standard, particularly via phone and email, with a variety of stakeholders at all levels

· Experience developing, embedding and following processes to deliver excellent administrative and project support

· Experience working with confidential and sensitive information, demonstrating discretion and sound judgment

· Proficiency in Outlook and Microsoft Applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint is desirable)

Our benefits and flexible working

 · Flexible working: At Ovarian Cancer Action we strive to be a place where the best people do their best work. To support you in doing just that we take a pro-active approach to the conversations we have with staff and candidates around working patterns. We are therefore open to considering a variety of flexible working options, welcoming these discussions right from the application stage through to the different stages of life and career, supporting the changing needs of your work-life balance.

· Annual leave: We offer much more than the statutory amount of annual leave. In addition to 25 days annual leave and eight days of public holidays per year, three days are also given to be taken between Christmas and New year, so that in total you can receive up to 36 days paid leave.

· Employer and employee contributory pension: We offer a generous pension scheme above the statutory minimum requirement.

· Healthcare plan: To support your health and wellbeing, we have partnered with Simplyhealth to offer cash back on a range of healthcare services, as well as access to a 24-hour free GP phone line and counselling service.

· Gym discounts: As part of the Ovarian Cancer Action’s healthcare plan you will be able to claim discount on gym membership at participating gyms.

· Eye test and financial support with glasses if needed when using a VDU at work.

· Maternity and paternity pay: The early days of raising a family are so important; you need time to adjust to the physical, emotional and practical changes. To support this, we offer additional enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees.

· Training and development opportunities: We want everyone at Ovarian Cancer Action to have a growth mindset, always striving to improve and not worried about failure. We are therefore always looking for ways to support and encourage you to grow as the charity grows and will work on an individualised learning and development plan for you each year.

· Employee Assistance Programme: Your well-being is important to us and to help support this our employees and their direct family have access to a 24-hour confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme phone line to support personal and work-related issues.

· Social events for the team: We believe work should be fun and to have the opportunity to enjoy the great team we work with. To give you a flavour of this, please ask how our guided tour around the East End of London went, highlighting how women were involved in the area's vibrant history.

Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity and welcome enquiries and applications from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with disabilities.At Ovarian Cancer Action, we firmly believe that embracing diversity, promoting equality, and fostering inclusivity are not just buzzwords but essential values that drive our success. We understand that a diverse workforce brings together unique perspectives, experiences, and talents, which ultimately fuels innovation and enhances our ability to better serve the communities we serve and work with. 

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. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the role description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles that we have.

ESPE is Europe's leading and largest charity focused on improving the clinical care of children and adolescents with endocrine conditions.  We aim for excellence in clinical care, research and education through innovation, collaboration and technology. Our charity is growing its membership and activities at pace, and we are now searching for a Finance Manager who will be the first member of the permanent staff team who is a qualified accountant. 

The Finance Manager role will make a significant difference to how we manage our finances, at an operational and strategic planning level.  We are looking for an individual who is excited by the prospect of transforming our financial governance and management. 

Role overview:

The Finance Manager will work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, and bookkeeper to manage daily financial functions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance - including budgeting and forecasting. 

• Contract and working conditions: This is a fixed-term role (initially 18 months) which we envisage will transition to a permanent position. Hours will initially be 17.5 hours per week with remote and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and be based in the UK.

• Strategic responsibilities: The Finance Manager will support financial target delivery, ensure robust financial systems, and align financial processes with organisational growth and strategy. 

• Operational duties: Responsibilities include preparation of management accounts and all financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, grant management, VAT and tax compliance, audit support, and process improvements. The role also involves liaising with external suppliers and stakeholders and overseeing payroll and pension scheme implementation and management.

• Governance and compliance: The Finance Manager will ensure adherence to the requirements of the Companies Act, Charities Act, and HMRC regulations, ensuring we prepare and submit our statutory accounts on time.  You will coordinate the annual audit, review internal controls, and report financial risks to the ESPE leadership.

• Leadership and collaboration: The role includes providing financial guidance to coordinators and teams to support informed decision-making. 

• Required experience and skills: Candidates must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT/ICAEW) with at least three years experience in financial or management accounting, preferably in a professional body or learned society. Proficiency in accounting software, and having significant knowledge and understanding of VAT (ideally across Europe), analytical skills, communication, and project management skills are essential. 

• Personal attributes: The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, resilience, collaborative skills, ability to manage multiple priorities, and alignment with ESPE’s mission. You should be proactive, enjoy challenge, be capable of working under pressure, and skilled in influencing and strategic thinking. Must be willing to travel to Europe as required (2-4 times per annum).

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Matched pension scheme (up to 7% of salary) 
• Employee assistance programme
• European travel

First interview date: 20th February, online.

The Organisation

We're partnering with one of the UK's largest membership organisations, with income in the hundreds of millions. This is a high-profile, values-driven organisation that champions fairness and offers exceptional employee benefits.

The Job

As Tax Accountant, you'll take ownership of all taxation matters (VAT, Corporation Tax, employment taxes) and act as the organisation's key liaison with HMRC. You'll advise senior leadership on complex tax issues, shape taxation strategy, and ensure compliance across the group and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the Deputy Finance Director, this is a role where your expertise will influence decisions at the highest level.

The Person

We are looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/FCA preferred; ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA considered)
• Significant UK tax experience across VAT, Corporation Tax, and employment taxes
• Skilled at advising senior stakeholders and managing HMRC relationships
• Strong analytical and influencing skills

Experience in a large, complex organisation is essential.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £69,000 rising to £74,000 after one year
• Final salary pension scheme - one of the most attractive in the market
• 36 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Wellbeing allowances, salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, childcare), season ticket loans, enhanced parental and family leave, and more

Ready to take the lead?

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Don't miss the chance to join an organisation where your expertise truly matters. Applications will be considered before the closing date, so please apply asap!

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About MediCinema

MediCinema is a UK-registered charity dedicated to providing cinema experiences inside hospitals to support the emotional, physical and mental health of NHS patients, their families, and carers. For 25 years, we have brought the power of cinema to hospitals, and in recognition of our impact, MediCinema was honoured with BAFTA’s Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award at the 2025 EE BAFTA Film Awards.

We build and run fully accessible cinemas within hospitals, screening the latest films at no cost to patients or the NHS. Our services help reduce isolation, stress, and anxiety, enhancing emotional and mental wellbeing while fostering resilience. We support patients of all ages, including dedicated paediatric screenings at several sites.

We have an ambitious goal to establish a MediCinema in every NHS region across the UK, and rely on long-term partnerships with NHS Trusts, Hospital Charities and the corporate sector to sustain and expand our services.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, this new senior leadership role is central to ensuring MediCinema’s financial sustainability, operational excellence, and people-centred culture. The Director will lead the charity’s finance, HR, and business operational functions, ensuring robust systems, compliance, and strategic alignment with our mission.

This is a hands-on role for a values-driven leader who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-led environment and is passionate about improving patient experiences through innovative service delivery.

This role will be managing external HR and IT consultants and supported by a part time (1 day per week) assistant.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy

· Participate in strategic and business planning processes, supporting the CEO and trustees to develop the strategic plan

· Serve as a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) contributing to the strategic direction and day to day management of the organisation.

Finance

· Lead the finance function, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting.

· Ensure robust financial controls and compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Manage cashflow, reserves, and risk, supporting strategic financial planning.

· Lead on financial reporting to the Board and relevant committees.

· Oversee payroll, pensions, and financial administration.

· Managing the annual audit process and liaising with auditors

· Liaising with tax specialists on VAT, corporation tax and other matters as required.

· Liaising with the Treasurer on all key financial matters on a quarterly basis

Business Operations

· Ensure efficient delivery of office services and a safe, well-maintained working environment.

· Lead on the IT systems and digital strategy ensuring platforms are secure and support business needs

· Work with the external IT consultant to maintain and evolve the infrastructure, systems and processes in place to align with business needs and industry regulation

· Keep abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation and ensure that staff receive regular training on Data Protection and Cyber security

· Manage contracts, suppliers, and internal processes to ensure value and efficiency.

· Support the commissioning of new MediCinema sites, including project planning and stakeholder engagement.

· Lead on the annual insurance renewal process

HR and People Development

· Lead on strategic workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention.

· Embed inclusive HR policies and practices aligned with MediCinema’s values.

· Provide support and evolve processes to strengthen employee relations, performance management, and wellbeing.

· Support line managers in developing high-performing, motivated teams.

· Ensure compliance with employment law and HR best practice.

· Work with the external HR consultant on HR admin,including due diligence, onboarding and recruitment.

Governance and Compliance

· Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures across finance, HR, and operations.

· Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and safeguarding requirements.

· Support the CEO and Board with governance processes, reporting, and policy development.

The Person

Experience and Background

We are seeking a strategic leader with experience across finance, operations, and HR — ideally within the UK charity or public health sector. You may have worked in healthcare, education, or social impact organisations, and bring a strong understanding of compliance, governance, and people leadership. Candidates with a relevant background in SMEs may be considered, but will need to demonstrate a commitment to quickly developing the specialist knowledge required by charity regulations and an aptitude for operating within the third sector.

You will be comfortable working in a hands-on, collaborative environment, with a deep respect for MediCinema’s mission and values.

Skills and Qualifications

· Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT)

· Strong understanding of HR, IT, risk management, and governance in small teams

· Proven experience managing budgets, audits, and accounts (Quickbooks experience ideal)

· Excellent project management and strategic planning skills

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor others

· A proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter telling us about your suitability for this role, why it appeals to you and what makes you a strong candidate (no longer than one side of A4). Please note applications will be anonymised.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 30th January 2026 with a view to holding first round interviews in mid February.

We are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer.

Do you have what it takes to be part of the Walking With The Wounded team? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller with experience of running the day-to-day financial operations of a dynamic charity. We are an ambitious charity with ambitious goals that needs a Financial Controller to support the charity in achieving these goals. If your attitude matches this, you will find a perfect home within our Finance team.

This is a broad role that will include a wide range of responsibilities. The Financial Controller is responsible for managing the daily and weekly tasks of the Finance team, as well as periodic tasks that are less frequent.  These tasks include (but are not restricted to) all aspects of bank and cash, raising of invoices, generating BACS payments, all Finance input into payroll, VAT returns, Gift Aid claims and response to ad hoc queries from our front-line staff.  The Financial Controller managers one Finance Assistant and reports into the Head of Finance. The Head of Finance leads on budget setting, forecasting and monthly / quarterly / annual reporting, and the Financial Controller will support where needed.  The Financial Controller will also be the lead contact with external auditors following year end.

 The tasks outlined here and in the job description will not remain static and can be tailored to the experience of the successful applicant, therefore this role is ideal for someone who is looking for a challenge and to develop their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

For an informal discussion please contact Marc Brady, Head of Finance.

Ataxia UK is in an exciting phase of expansion in its Fundraising activity, specifically regarding investment in a Philanthropy function with a dedicated member of staff. In the past, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) have been managed reactively by the CEO and other Fundraising staff as opportunities have arisen. Ataxia UK (AUK) now wants to make a step change, in response to identified potential within the current fundraising landscape, towards strategic management of a pipeline of HNWI. As part of this, AUK is looking to engage a consultant on a fixed term contract, to work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to undertake comprehensive research & scoping, in order to populate a HNWI pipeline for AUK. 

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

The Senior Finance & Operations Manager is a multi-functional role at the heart of Peer Power Youth. You will ensure that the charity is well-run, financially sound, compliant, safe, and operating in line with our mission and values.  This role oversees our core business functions: finance coordination, HR processes, charity governance, risk, compliance, systems, facilities oversight and office management, with some support from external contractors e.g. for HR and IT.

A key part of your role is supporting the CEO and the Board. You will prepare meeting papers, ensure timely management accounts and reports, maintain compliance calendars, and help ensure trustees have the insight they need to make strategic decisions. Your work will enable the Chief Executive, senior leadership team and youth engagement teams to focus on delivering impact for children and young people.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and problem-solving and who wants to help build a thriving, values-led, empathetic organisation.

We recognise that people bring experience from different sectors. If your background is in education (e.g. as a Bursar or Business Manager), the public sector, or another values-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply and help us understand how your skills translate to this role.

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis

Contract: Permanent, Full time (salary up to £87,500 (incl London allowance))

Working pattern: 2-3days onsite

MLC are partnering with a reputable, large UK university to recruit a Head of Financial Planning & Analysis to play a critical role within its senior finance leadership team.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, this role will lead the organisation’s FP&A function, providing high-quality financial insight, strategic analysis, and decision support at executive, senior management, and governance levels. The postholder will be responsible for shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and embedding robust planning and analytical capability across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the FP&A function to deliver high-quality budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and capital investment analysis
• Provide strategic financial insight and decision support to executive leadership and governance forums
• Develop and oversee management reporting, performance analysis, and key financial and non-financial KPIs
• Support the development of organisational financial strategy, funding plans, and investment priorities
• Oversee business and investment case development, including financial appraisal and scenario modelling
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, embedding a business-partnering approach across the organisation
• Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing FP&A team
• Drive the evolution of FP&A systems, tools, and digital decision-support capabilities
• Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements

Key skillset:

• Degree-educated with a recognised CCAB qualification
• Significant senior-level FP&A experience within a complex organisation, with a strong background in the public sector and exposure to a university setting considered highly beneficial
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
• Proven experience of influencing senior stakeholders and supporting strategic decision-making
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience in large, regulated or multi-stakeholder environments highly advantageous

This senior leadership role offers the opportunity to make a significant strategic impact, shaping and modernising the FP&A function at scale within a complex organisation, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package reflecting the scope and influence of the position.

Please note: Applications are under constant review, and the role may be filled by prior to this ad closing. Please reach out to Briar or Annabelle from MLC Partners to confidentially discuss your search.

About BoB:

Build on Belief’s mission is to ensure sure that anyone with lived experience of alcohol or drug problems has a place where they can get on-going peer support from others with similar experience – to help them improve their quality of life, health and wellbeing, reintegrate into wider society and benefit the local community.

BoB exists to help people at all stages in their lives to overcome the harm caused by their drug or alcohol use. It does this by combatting loneliness, overcoming stigma, introducing people to positive friendship groups, and providing activities that people find meaningful.

Job purpose:

This is a creative opportunity for someone who wants to make a difference with one of the country’s leading Lived Experience Recovery Organisations for individuals who have or have had a substance use disorder.

The Innovation, Development Fundraising Manager is a new role within the charity. The purpose of this position is to work with the Senior Leadership Team and other staff members to:

· Help develop and fund new activities in our existing services.

· Through the development and modelling of pilot projects, help the SLT with the implementation of our three-year strategy and seek funding through trust and grant foundations for the delivery of the above.

· Collaborate with the Chief Executive to identify and apply for new funding streams that support the work and growth of the charity and build on our current service delivery.

You will seek to develop and diversify the base of supporters and to achieve fundraising targets working with the CEO and SLT, supported by the board of trustees. We want to continue with our local services contracted income but also to develop other income streams, expand our supporter networks and build our sustainability for the future.

The successful candidate will also develop and maintain appropriate relationships with trusts, foundations and their representatives, ensuring the highest quality of stewardship and cultivation of a proactive relationship-based approach to seeking new funding opportunities.

Working as part of a small leadership team and, reporting to the Chief Executive, you’ll capitalise on our success in partnering with some large addiction treatment providers. These have delivered innovative approaches to recovery across London.

With this backdrop, we will look to you to develop and deliver successful plans to diversify and optimise our income as well as developing the tools, processes and internal expertise to ensure sustainability.

The post holder would have the opportunity of working with a passionate, dedicated small central team, with a positive team spirit. There is a high level of commitment to developing this new area of income generation from management and trustees providing the post holder with the opportunity to excel and meet strategic targets. 

Responsibilities and main duties:

o Work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and others in the leadership team to develop and spearhead delivery of a funding and financial plan that will enable delivery of our mission, strategy 2026-29 and delivering our financial strategic objectives.

o Proactively research and develop opportunities from trusts and foundations, developing a funding database and pipeline.

o Working with the CEO and service managers, initializing, and developing projects, producing compelling funding proposals and grant applications, initiating prospect meetings, and confidently pitching new funders to successfully convert prospects to funders or donors.

o Work with the leadership team and local service managers, and volunteers to fundraise local community support activity in the areas we operate in.

o Explore and test new fundraising approaches (such as events and corporate) to further grow and diversify income,

o Research and implement the introduction of a suitable CRM system to maintain accurate records of all fundraising activity (including contracted income), providing high quality reports to the leadership team, CEO and trustees, and to develop a data led approach to future fundraising.

o Manage and monitor ongoing funder reporting, ensuring that effective records of grant/funding bids and their conditions are kept and strictly adhered to by project leads, and that interim and end of project reporting is completed to a high standard, consulting with project leads where appropriate.

o Build and sustain strong relationships with a broad range of funding individuals and organizations, using a wide range of appropriate stewardship approaches to develop and retain their support for Build on Belief.

o Stay informed of existing and new fundraising legislation and ensure all fundraising activities are compliant with the Code of Fundraising Practice and all other statutory obligations, maintaining and communicating internal policies as appropriate.

o Actively instill an organizational culture of fundraising, ensuring that everyone in the organization, including our trustees, understands and contributes to our fundraising strategy.

o Develop a good working knowledge of the charity’s activities, our approaches to addiction and recovery and some of the wider evidence base to tackle addiction and dependency to represent BoB authoritatively to supporters and external audiences.

Experience

o Experience and proven record of soliciting, managing, and securing income from trusts and foundations, corporates, and/or major donors.

o Experience of developing successful grant applications and proposals for support to trusts and foundations.

o Digital fundraising fluency including experience of using and/or developing a CRM system to support fundraising activities and understanding of digital fundraising approaches.

Knowledge

o Strong understanding of the current UK charitable funding landscape including excellent knowledge of charitable grant giving organizations.

o Knowledge of fundraising best practices, regulation, and policies.

Skills and personal attributes

o An outstanding written communicator with the ability to absorb and synthesize complex information and translate this into compelling written cases for support.

o Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with the ability to relate to, influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

o Ability to prioritize a demanding workload and a committed approach to achieving results and targets under time pressure.

o To learn and evaluate creative approaches and to remain resilient in the face of setbacks.

o Well-developed organizational and planning skills, able to develop ideas and concepts into effective action plans and then deliver them.

o Strong empathy and commitment to helping those with adverse histories and lifestyles, drawn from their own lived experiences, aspiring to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary and an opportunity to work alongside an inspiring team of people with lived experience, we can offer:

o 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

o Flexible working and hybrid/home working 

o Support with training, professional growth and development.

o Enhanced statutory benefits.

How to apply

Please send us your CV with a covering letter by FRIDAY 20th February 2026 @ 5PM. 

Recruitment process

Stage 1: Application closing date Friday 20th February 2026 by 5pm.

Stage 2: Shortlist notification to candidates: w/c 23rd February 2026.

Stage 4: Shortlist interviews in person London, Earls Court w/c 2nd March 2026.

Stage 6: Notification 9th March 2026.

You can let us know as part of your application if you require any adjustments or support through the recruitment process.

If you do not exactly fit all the criteria but have relevant experience and passion for the role that could make you a great candidate, we would still love to hear from you.

We promote inclusion, diversity and equity throughout our recruitment process and in our workplace. We welcome your application regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation and lived experience of addiction.

ISEAL is looking for a Finance Manager to manage the day-to-day finance function in a sustainability focused international not-for-profit organisation.

The Finance Manager, Financial Accounting is a hands-on role, leading a mostly remote team of 3 part-time staff, who collectively process all ISEAL’s transactions. They report to and work closely with the Finance & Operations Director, playing an important role to ensure that ISEAL’s finance system operates effectively.

The successful candidate will bring the technical know-how of a qualified accountant, the ability to support colleagues, an eye for detail and be happy managing a varied workload, both for themselves and the team.

ISEAL has recently implemented Sage Intacct accounting software and an initial priority for the role will be to support the team to improve their facility with and exploitation of the new system as well as supporting the roll-out of new functionality across the organisation.

In return, ISEAL offers a involvement in all aspects of the financial management of an international NGO environment, an inspiring insight into the world of sustainability initiatives and a supportive, flexible organisational culture.

ISEAL is the global membership organisation for sustainability systems and includes many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide. ISEAL members cover social and environmental sustainability issues – from labour rights and sustainable livelihoods to biodiversity conservation – and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Find out more on our website.

Key responsibilities

Team management

• Oversee a team of 3 (2 direct reports) who process ISEAL’s day to day transactions, incl. purchase ledger, sales ledger and staff expenses /credit cards and payroll accounting
• Coordinate work planning, payment runs and monthly/quarterly accounting processes
• Work with the Finance Director to hold effective monthly Face to face team meetings.
• At times, provide back up and support to the different roles in the team
• Line manage, support and provide development and growth opportunities to direct reports

Financial accounting

• Responsible for and oversee the capture of all day-to-day transactions in ISEAL’s accounting records
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on monthly/quarterly basis
• Oversee the payroll accounting, including 4 overseas payrolls
• Review VAT treatment of transactions and prepare VAT returns for review and submit it to HMRC
• Oversee timesheet processes and the calculation/allocation of staff costs into accounting system
• Consolidate ISEAL’s accounts and forecasts into management accounting-packs
• Support on preparation of the statutory accounts

Wider responsibilities

• Support the evolution of financial accounting procedures that are robust, effective and efficient, incl. acting as an administrator on Sage Intacct accounting software
• Engagement with the wider organisation on questions of accounting processes
• Experience, knowledge and attributes
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification, or equivalent level experience
• Solid professional work experience in overseeing a finance function, ideally in an international setting using multiple currencies
• Competent in the use and exploitation of accounting systems
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to analyse, manipulate and present data to non-finance colleagues
• High level of accuracy in own work and ability to check work done by others
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with ability to establish priorities for self and others
• Ability to respond flexibly to demands of the role and work collaboratively in a small finance team
• Well-honed interpersonal skills, displaying professionalism, tact and awareness of others, including sensitivity to cultural differences and perceptions
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, including remotely, where most interaction will be virtual
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to manage and motivate others  

Additionally desirable

• Experience with grant/donor reporting and international-charity-VAT (Reverse charge/place of supply and business/non-business input tax recovery)
• Interest in and motivated by issues of sustainable consumption and/or environmental issues

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are connection, empowerment, inspiration, wellbeing, effective working, and creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation. We instil these values in all our processes and interactions.

We work on global issues and our team reflects this, with individuals from different backgrounds and nationalities. This diversity adds to the quality of work that we deliver and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we strengthen our team.

Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas that form someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with the budget and processes in place for staff to take advantage of development opportunities.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, with an additional day a year added after two years (to a maximum of 30 days). In addition, we add an extra five days as a one off, once you have been with us for five years.

We have a hybrid-working model with a minimum of four days per month in the London office, as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: Permanent Position

Salary:  £52 – 58k pro rata, depending on experience

Working hours: Part-time, 25 hours, pattern to be agreed (Full time equivalent 37.5 hours per week)

Location: Based in ISEAL’s London head office, with a hybrid approach to work. Office attendance requires 2 days minimum per month. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK

Annual leave:  25 days / year increasing to 30 days over time.

Ideal start date: From Jan 2025. Our priority is to get the right candidate.

How to apply

This is a readvertisement - previous applicants need not reply.

Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(at)sealalliance(.)org.

Deadline for applications is 20 January. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Please note that we would like to see candidates´ own writing in the cover letter and discourage the use of AI for this purpose.

Interview process

Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)

First interviews (Teams): 9-20 January

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home):

Panel interviews (in person): 28 January 2025

Decision: w/c 2 February January

Accessibility

If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises

We believe everyone deserves healthy, sustainable and culturally appropriate food, where they live. We believe the way people access food should be rooted in health, dignity and choice. We believe the food system should be shaped and determined by everyone, and that every voice matters. We believe a thriving local, independent food economy is one that celebrates healthy food. We believe that good food is not a luxury. It’s a basic human right.

If this aligns with how you see the world, and you want to use your skills and experience to help us build towards it, you’ll feel at home here.

Why this role matters

 Alexandra Rose run practical place-based food system transformation projects based around a voucher for fresh fruit & veg. We currently have 9 projects across the UK, and we’re aiming to scale in the coming years. Each project operates the same model, but each project adapts to work with different communities, different languages, different community support infrastructure, different retail options, and more.

At the core, we work with local trusted community organisations who distribute our vouchers to local families on low incomes with young children, and in some areas to local adults on low incomes managing food related health conditions (diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, etc). Voucher distribution is linked to a range of wider wrap around services to ensure that our projects support people in getting out of poverty in real and long-lasting ways. Our vouchers area accepted exclusively by local, independent healthy food businesses, ensuring that we are also supporting a fairer, healthier local food economy.

Our model directly tackles the barriers of affordability and accessibility to the most nutrient dense and most expensive element of a healthy diet. We change the health outcomes of young children and adults living with food related health conditions. We actively change the food environment that is available to a range of people who have been disadvantaged for decades.

As we grow nationally and expand the reach of our projects across multiple regions, we need strong operational leadership to ensure we can deliver consistently, efficiently and with confidence. You will help shape the systems and structures that support our operations, building on the strong work of our existing project teams.

This role is central to developing an operational approach that is both standardised and adaptable, supporting diverse communities while ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, data collection and organisational resilience. As a senior leader, you will be an active part of the organisation’s Senior Management Team, and play a vital role in guiding the organisation through change, whether driven by shifts in policy, political context, funding environment or community need.

 Key Responsibilities

 Operational Leadership & Systems Development

• Build on the strong work of our project teams to develop consistent, scalable systems and processes that support effective delivery across different communities.
• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of robust operational systems: data management, compliance, monitoring, reporting, risk management and quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (including data protection/GDPR), charity governance requirements and internal administrative standards.
• Work closely with external tech support and internal teams to maintain and improve our digital platforms and tools.

 Project Oversight & Delivery

• Provide leadership and coordination to regional project coordinators, ensuring high-quality delivery and alignment with organisational standards.
• Oversee the development of a simple, practical monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework to enable accurate tracking of reach, impact and performance across all projects.
• Support internal reporting to the CEO, SMT and Board, and external reporting to funders, partners and local authorities.

Financial & Resource Management

• Work with the Head of Finance to align operational budgets with organisational priorities, ensuring responsible resource allocation and cost-effective delivery.
• Contribute to financial forecasting and scenario planning from an operational perspective.

Organisational Resilience & Adaptability

• Contribute to organisational planning in response to external changes (policy shifts, political changes, funding conditions, inflationary pressures, etc.).
• Lead operational risk management and ensure continuity of delivery under changing circumstances.
• Promote a culture that values clarity, reliability, adaptability and dignity in service delivery.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Line-manage project coordinators.
• Maintain strong relationships with local partners, community organisations and local authorities to support effective delivery.
• Support clear internal communication so that people understand processes, compliance expectations and their roles in operational delivery.

Person Specification

 We’re looking for someone who:

• Has significant relevant experience in operations management.
• Is highly organised, systems-focused and confident designing and continually reviewing and improving processes, tools and operational frameworks as the organisation grows.
• Is comfortable navigating and coordinating multiple projects, teams and stakeholders across different regions.
• Understands data protection, compliance and risk.
• Has strong digital literacy and can quickly learn new systems. The platforms and apps that underpin our work are central to Operations Team working.
• Has strong financial literacy and experience with budgets, forecasting and resource planning.
• Remains calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused during periods of change or uncertainty.
• Communicates clearly, constructively and collaboratively.
• Shares our belief in dignity, community, independence and the right to good food.

 Why join us?

• A senior leadership role with genuine influence in a mission-driven charity.
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen the systems that will support national growth.
• Work that contributes directly to fairer, healthier, more dignified food access across the UK.
• A culture that values flexibility, clear thinking, integrity and adaptability.

Use of AI in applications

We recognise that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support aspects of their application, such as grammar, formatting, or drafting. We understand that using AI tools in this way can help you express your strengths more clearly. However, your final submission must be a genuine, accurate reflection of your own skills, experience, and understanding of the role. 

To support integrity and transparency in our recruitment process, we ask that you include a brief note explaining where and how AI tools were used in your application. Applications that appear overly generic, inconsistent with interview performance, or rely heavily on generative AI without clear attribution may raise concerns during the selection process.

 Additional information

We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

Interview dates

• First stage interview - Thursday 19th Feb online via Teams
• Second stage interview - Thursday 26th Feb in person in a central London location TBC

The Cathedral has a particular responsibility to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the Cathedral community. It shares this responsibility with the Diocese of St Albans. This work is wide‑ranging, and the Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) plays a central role in maintaining good safeguarding practice.

This part‑time role (15 hours per week) becomes vacant as the current postholder retires after four years, with time planned for handover with the person appointed to the role now. The CSO works with senior staff and the governing body to help lead policy development, training, reporting, and compliance with Church of England guidance. They report to the Canon for Mission and Pastoral Care and receive regular professional supervision from the National Safeguarding Team, with occasional networking with other CSOs.

Safeguarding is recognised as a shared leadership responsibility. The CSO meets weekly with senior clergy to review cases and will also work with the newly appointed non‑executive Safeguarding Lead on Chapter, the Cathedral’s governing body.

A core part of the role is promoting safeguarding awareness across the Cathedral community and understanding all activities involving children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The CSO provides professional advice on concerns raised, ensuring responses follow law and national policy, and works closely with diocesan and national safeguarding teams on complex cases. They also ensure appropriate support for survivors and proper management of those who pose risk.

About You

The Cathedral is seeking candidates with strong knowledge and professional experience in relation to safeguarding issues and proven experience working collaboratively in teams.

The post will require some flexibility in working patterns and will therefore require occasional weekend working and the ability to respond to urgent cases.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and relevant experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection.

How to apply

If you have questions about the post, please contact the Head of HR, Michelle Ovenden.  For further details including an application form and job pack please visit the Cathedral website vacancies page.

Applicants should submit a covering letter and application form (which can be downloaded from the cathedral website) to the Head of HR, Michelle Ovenden

Closing date: 20 February 2026

Interviews (in person): 11 March 2026