Chief financial officer jobs

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in the criminal justice system?

We’ve made substantial progress in recent years, with improvements and expansions to our delivery model and significant growth in our staff team. In Spring 2026, we will launch our refreshed organisational strategy, which will shape our work over the next three years and beyond. To support this growth, we are recruiting for a full time National Director of Operations to lead our delivery across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and emerging community settings, with an ambition to reach Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in scaling our impact and strengthening our presence across the criminal justice system and beyond.

As National Director of Operations, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for our learning programmes in prisons and community settings. You will ensure high‑quality, consistent and accessible delivery, overseeing a team of six Regional Managers and a wider workforce of around 65 staff, volunteers and over 2,000 peer mentors trained each year.

Working closely with senior colleagues, partner organisations and national bodies such as HMPPS, you will drive programme excellence, innovation and partnership working. You will also play a key role in new business development, operational strategy, contractual delivery and ensuring we can reliably demonstrate the impact of our work.

The role requires an experienced operational leader with a deep commitment to improving outcomes for people facing disadvantage. You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in a complex, multi‑site environment.
• A track record of delivering large-scale programmes and leading distributed teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience working with statutory bodies or large public-sector partners (e.g. HMPPS).
• Excellent judgement, communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Understanding of the criminal justice system, safeguarding, or alternative education environments (desirable).
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style aligned with Shannon Trust’s values.

We want to hear from applicants who are as committed to the cause as we are.

This is a home-based role but will require travel around the UK including overnight stays. This role is 5 days per week (35 hours) with working days/hours to be mutually agreed in line with business needs.

Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. This role does require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Interviews, which will be held online, are planned for the w/c 18th May.

Finance and Operations Director  

Location: Brighton, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £57k - £60k. The role also includes the potential for an additional payment of up to £5,000, linked to the achievement of agreed financial performance indicators (e.g. reserve levels).

· Lead finance and operations for an international charity transforming lives through clean energy access across Africa and Asia

· Shape organisational strategy, governance and financial systems whilst managing a global finance function across multiple countries

· Join a values-driven organisation with 15+ years' experience reaching over 240,000 people to date

A Brighton based International NGO is seeking an experienced Finance and Operations Director to lead its finance, compliance and operational functions. This is a strategic leadership role with real impact, supporting an international charity on a mission to enable people living in poverty to access clean energy, empowering them to develop sustainable and resilient livelihoods, and mitigating the impact of climate change.

The organisation has around 10 staff in the UK, with further teams across Kenya & Nepal where the key programmes are based.

Position Overview 

You will lead the organisation’s global finance and operations team, ensuring robust financial governance, strategic planning and compliance across the organisation. You will directly report to the CEO as well as provide reports to the Finance and Audit committee of the board. You will manage financial systems and processes, oversee programme budgets, and lead on IT, facilities and health and safety matters. The role will also act as Company Secretary. The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis – with hybrid working available, ideally with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Brighton.

Responsibilities 

· Lead strategic planning, governance and financial reporting to the Board

· Prepare quarterly rolling forecasts and monthly financial reporting across all regions

· Prepare year-end statutory accounts and lead audit processes

· Oversee payment processing and maintain accurate financial transaction records

· Quality-assure project budgets and undertake financial due diligence on partners

· Lead development and implementation of IT, procurement and health and safety policies and processes

· Manage outsourced IT providers and HR systems

· As Company Secretary, ensure regulatory compliance

· Provide line management to the Finance and Operations Team (1 direct report in the UK, 2 dotted line reports overseas)

Requirements 

Essential qualifications and experience:

· Full UK recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

· Strategic financial leadership experience including organisational budgeting and reporting

· Strong knowledge of charity governance and charity accounting (SORP)

· Experience preparing financial year-end accounts and audit information

· International programme finance experience including project budgeting and global financial transfers

· Experience building effective relationships with staff, stakeholders and trustees

· Some experience overseeing IT requirements, cybersecurity and digital software selection

Essential skills:

· Confident, collaborative leader with strategic thinking ability

· Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· IT oversight and digital software implementation experience

· The post-holder must possess sensitivity to ethnicity, and gender and will, at all times, adhere to the organisation’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Desirable:

· Working knowledge of QuickBooks

Benefits include: 

· Permanent role offering the opportunity to make lasting impact

· Competitive salary with potential for up to £5,000 additional payment

• 6% employer pension contribution
• 2x Salary Life Assurance
• 30 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

· Work for an organisation with strong values, collaborative culture and commitment to tackling climate change

Please note the organisation is unable to sponsor employment visas, so applicants must have the full right to work in the UK without restriction.

How to Apply 

If you're an experienced Finance and Operations leader with charity accounting expertise and strategic vision, please send your CV to Jamie Reynolds at Marble Mayne Recruitment or reply to this advert.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and particularly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups.

Key dates

Closing date: Friday 8th May at 5pm

Interviews: 1st stage interviews to take place week commencing 18th May, with a second stage to follow.

This role plays an important part in helping colleagues across Battersea stay informed, connected and engaged with the work we do for dogs and cats. As Internal Communications Officer, you will support the delivery of day-to-day internal communications activity across a range of channels, helping ensure staff, volunteers and trustees have access to clear, timely and engaging information.

You will contribute content across multiple internal platforms, including producing Battersea’s weekly internal newsletter and supporting the ongoing development of Pawtal, our staff intranet. The role also involves helping colleagues across the organisation manage their own content, offering advice and support to ensure information shared with staff is clear, consistent and aligned with Battersea’s priorities.

You will also support the delivery of internal engagement activity, from large-scale events such as Town Halls, roadshows and our End of Year Highlights event, to smaller sessions that showcase the work of teams across the organisation. Alongside this, you’ll assist with CEO video communications, coordinating filming and helping bring senior leader messages to life.

Working closely with the Internal Communications Manager and Internal Communications Specialist, you’ll also help monitor how our communications are performing by gathering feedback from staff and analysing engagement data to support continuous improvement.
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys working collaboratively, managing multiple priorities and creating communications that help colleagues feel informed, included and connected to Battersea’s mission.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym membership and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing Date: 14th May 2026

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview Dates: w/c 25th May 2026

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to work for a Christian charity with a heart for seeing an end to extreme poverty?   Do you have experience providing high-level EA support in a fast-paced, demanding environment? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you.

About the role
As Executive Assistant, you will support Tearfund's Finance Director and Finance Leadership Team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Diary management and communications
• Coordinating meetings and taking minutes
• Arranging travel
• Providing administrative support to the Finance Director, Audit, Risk & Finance Committee, and Finance Leadership Team
• Supporting specific projects within the Finance group

You'll work across different cultures and time zones, so flexibility, initiative, and strong organisational skills are key.

What we're looking for

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills
• The ability to prioritise and work under pressure, with great attention to detail
• A proactive approach and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.

Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager. This role requires a minimum of one day per week in the Teddington office,

Please note: Tearfund working weeks are 35 hours (full time) - we are happy to consider part time applicants (of 21 hours per week or more) with some flexibility over the working hours/days.

The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

A new opportunity has arisen to join the Newt Conservation Partnership as Finance Officer. This exciting role will work closely with our Operations Manager and COO supporting the development and refinement of our financial systems. It is ideally suited to someone with strong bookkeeping experience who will enjoy working for a small but dynamic organisation and is motivated by helping to build robust, efficient and effective financial processes.

The successful applicant will be employed by Freshwater Habitats Trust, seconded full-time to the Newt Conservation Partnership.

Newt Conservation Partnership (NCP) is a community-benefit society whose main purpose is creating and managing high-quality habitat for great crested newts, at the same time providing new habitats for many other wetland plants and animals. We work closely with our funder, NatureSpace Partnership, and the charities Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and Freshwater Habitats Trust whose evidence-based best practice guidance we follow for the conservation of amphibians and ponds. 

Freshwater Habitats Trust is a friendly, nationally well-respected conservation charity that works to protect freshwater wildlife through practical, evidence-based and effective nature conservation projects. This job is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of botanists, invertebrate biologists, herpetologists and freshwater conservation experts who are making a difference.

No CVs or agencies please.

Interviews: Friday 22 May 2026 (at our Oxford office)

As Southwark Cathedral’s Audience Development Coordinator, your main responsibility will be to monitor visitor numbers and build new audiences. Leading on impact and evaluation, you will develop strategies to attract new visitors, engaging existing audiences, and improve the overall visitor experience.

You will collaborate on projects related to the Cathedral’s marketing, visitor engagement and cultural events programme.

If you have experience in:

• Developing and implementing strategies to attract new audiences 
• Collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data
• Working within a cultural, commercial or visitor attraction setting

And are:

• Customer focused, passionate about excellent engagement
• Flexible, positive and creative
• Results focused, self-motivator with an entrepreneurial attitude, with an understanding of and enthusiasm for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, and sympathy with the Christian faith.

Then we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Develop and implement strategies to attract new audiences and deepen engagement with existing ones through various channels like social media, email, and events.

· Work with the Head of Engagement to improve the visitor experience to encourage repeat visits and positive word-of-mouth

· Work with the Communications Team to create and manage marketing campaigns to promote the Cathedral and its offerings

· Attend Cathedral public events and programming to gather relevant data and audience feedback

· Build creative and engaging forms of visitor feedback that captures qualitative and quantitative data key to the building of an audience-led Engagement programme

· Work with the Engagement team to plan and execute audience-led programming to attract visitors and enhance engagement, such as concerts, lectures, or tours, delivering on the new Engagement Strategy

· Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of audience development efforts

· Work with other departments, including marketing, fundraising, and education, to achieve the Cathedral’s vision and mission values

· Working with the Head of Engagement, CFO and COO to manage budgets related to audience development activities

· Develop and implement an audience development strategy and an evaluation framework that aligns with the Cathedral's overall goals

· Lead on data and feedback analysis and the building of reports to inform key stakeholders and SLT of Cathedral programming

Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday, May 13th

Interviews are planned for Friday, May 29th

Introduction to the Cathedral 

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all. 

The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.

We are seeking a highly efficient, collaborative professional with a keen eye for detail to work closely with the CEO in a supporting role. This role will be critical to the functioning and effective governance of the organisation, providing a broad range of support as required. Tasks will be varied and will involve both supporting our frontline functions and assisting with back-office admin, ranging from providing a compassionate response to people dropping into our office for support or dealing with telephone queries from vulnerable migrants, to processing invoices and assisting in the drafting of fundraising applications.

This is a new post to support efficient administration at HMC, ensuring the smooth running of HMC’s office and providing essential support to the CEO.

We are a busy team supporting a large number of vulnerable people and working hard to deliver impactful services in a challenging external environment. In a small team with limited resources, we all wear multiple hats and this will be a varied and busy role juggling tasks across multiple areas.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity for a highly organised person who is as comfortable delivering public-facing services as they are working alone in deep focus to complete an administrative task or write a report. The ideal candidate is confident speaking to and supporting others, and enjoys administrative tasks, creating and maintaining structure and working in a supportive capacity.

Please review the full Job Description & Person Specification for details of the role.

We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Finance & Operations Officer. 

‍The Foundation for Common Land provides a single voice to co-ordinate knowledge and share learning across Common Land. We work with commoners’ associations and federations, owners of common land and farming bodies as well as environmental NGOs, and government bodies such as the Defra group, including the Rural Payments Agency and Natural England.

‍This role is central to the organisation’s success, a lynch pin for the team, you will work closely with our Operations Director to support our small but mighty team to meet our charitable objectives.  This is a varied role covering multiple operational areas including payroll coordination, organisational operations, financial administration, and project support. Given the versatile nature of the responsibilities and the small team size, candidates will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to take ownership while working independently. 

We are looking for an experienced and reliable candidate to join our friendly and flexible team at an exciting time of growth. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to meet you.

‍Contract type: Permanent

‍Contractual hours: 18.75 per week (0.5), flexi-time to be agreed with line manager

‍Location: Hybrid role.  It is expected that you would work from our central Ambleside office a min of two days a week.

‍Salary: £27,000 - £37,000 FTE, dependent on experience

‍To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the specifications in the Job description by 23.59 on Sunday, 17th May 2026. 

‍Interviews: Will be in person at our Ambleside office on Wednesday, 27th May 2026

‍ Find the full job description here

As Head of Finance, you will be a member of the Executive Team, supporting the Chief Executive with the overall direction and long-term financial viability of the Charity. You will be accountable for developing and implementing the organisation’s financial strategy, delivering effective financial planning, monitoring and reporting, and maintaining sound financial and risk management systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide sound financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and senior managers to support effective leadership and management of the Charity
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, cash flow management and resource allocation, ensuring strong processes for performance monitoring at all levels
• Establish and oversee financial reporting systems, monitoring key performance indicators and delivering management information to the Board
• Take responsibility for compliance with accounting, tax and regulatory requirements, ensuring internal financial systems and controls are robust and scalable
• Undertake the role of Company Secretary, ensuring all statutory and regulatory governance obligations are met
• Lead procurement of systems, products and services, driving cost savings and value for money in line with the Charity Governance Code
• Oversee relationships with banks, auditors, payroll providers, insurers and charity finance specialists, ensuring the Charity manages its assets effectively
• Ensure appropriate risk management techniques and financial controls are embedded at strategic and operational levels

About you:

This role will suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with senior-level finance leadership experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation of comparable scale. You will bring strong technical knowledge of Charity SORP, charity law and financial governance, a collaborative leadership style, and the confidence to operate with minimum direction in a small Executive Team. Experience of company secretarial duties and charity governance is essential.

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance provided through Bupa after 1 years’ service
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Staff wellbeing events throughout the year
• Team building days
• Employee Assistance Programme - this is a scheme run by Dudley Lodge for its employees. It enables staff to gain access to qualified advisors for a wide range of services day or night.
• Cash plan - After 1 year’s continuous employment, you can opt for free cover under this Cash Plan policy.
• A pension scheme with Standard Life, Dudley Lodge contributes 5% towards your pension, also matching additional employee contributions up to 7.5%. The company will increase its contribution to 10% after an employee has reached their 10 years’ service, on condition employees contribute the same.
• Life Assurance - Group Life Assurance Policy with Unun Life.  Life. The scheme provides a tax-free benefit to all permanent employees, paying a lump sum amount of 2 x salary in the event of death in service.
• Free tea, coffee, water and fruit for all staff
• Enhanced holidays:
• 27 days plus 8 bank holidays - up to 5 years continuous employment
• 34 days plus 8 bank holidays - over 5 years continuous employment
• Flu Vaccine: For Staff that do not qualify for the flu vaccine through the NHS
• Bike (Cycle) Scheme: Staff can purchase a bike (max, £1000 or 50% of monthly contractual salary). The employee cycle loan request form should be completed for validation.
• Long Service Awards: We value our staff and to show recognition we offer long service awards.

Our Commitment Statement

Our expectation of all staff is to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and fairness to all.

Dudley Lodge strive to provide an inclusive working environment and experience, where employees can bring their best, and authentic self to work. Where difference is recognised, respected, valued, and celebrated.

Our approach to inclusion and diversity is rooted in listening, learning and acting. This includes conducting ongoing listening forums across the company, the implementation of Inclusion & Diversity talking/support groups, workshops and training, good quality supervision, surveys and collaborative working parties. All with the core aim to receive honest feedback, reflect and continuously strive to be the best that we can be. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Dudley Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller for this Community-Based, Charity based in Central London (Hybrid)

• Position: Full Time, Flexible Working
• Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London, plus Board Meetings.
• Salary: £55.000pa
• Report to: Director of Finance
• Management: 2 Staff
• Qualifications: A Qualified Accountant, or a finalist.
• Essential: Qualified Accountant and Charity SORP experience

THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, SO PLEASE APPLY ASAP

The Role

• Lead the budgeting process, ensuring that all budget holders set realistic budgets, and work with the Director of Finance to ensure that organisational priorities are reflected in proposed budgets.
• Oversee the processing of income and expenditure, and the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Production of monthly/quarterly management account summaries as required by the Group CEO and any other budget holders.
• Hold budget holders to account for monthly variances, identify and manage financial risk and work with the Director of Finance to minimise the impact on the organisation.
• Work with the Group CEO to ensure that funds are only used in line with the objects/charitable purposes of the organisation, and that checks are in place to ensure income is spent in line with any restrictions.
• Manage cash flow, ensuring organisations remain solvent and reporting on whether organisations are living within their means.
• Ensure financial returns are completed to HMRC, charity commission and companies house and other such bodies in a timely manner.
• Manage the year end finance processes, leading to the production of accurate statutory accounts.
• Oversee the management of any investments.
• Set, communicate and monitor the adherence to appropriate financial policies and procedures, contributing to financial accountability at all levels of the organisation.
• Lead and manage the development of finance systems that are fit for purpose across the group.
• Lead the consolidation of accounts across the group, the production of statutory accounts and work with our external auditors to ensure accounts are signed off in a timely fashion.
• Ensure operates in line with current GAAP and SORP and follows and guidance from the Charity Commission on matters relating to finance.
• Provide reports and commentary to boards and senior management, including the Group finance committee, as appropriate.
• Communicate with our bankers, building a strong working relationship and undertaking investigative work as required.
• Liaise directly with auditors to prove that information within the accounts is correct.

Head of Income Generation and Partnerships

Location: Hybrid working remotely and in office (Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG)

Term: Fixed Term (18 months, with potential to extend) 

Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week) – see website for flexible working options that you might request.

Salary/Rate: JFC4 £56,870 

Reports to: Chief Executive 

Closing date: Friday 10 May

Interview date: Friday 22 May

About us

We are Young Scot, Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship agency. We’re a constant in the lives of young people, woven into the very fabric of growing up in Scotland. We’ve been delivering direct services for over 40 years to ensure that all young people in Scotland are connected to information, opportunities and experiences that support them to live happy and fulfilling lives. 

Young Scot is a nationally trusted brand with deep reach, strong partnerships and unique assets - including data, insight, participation expertise and access to young people across Scotland. More than 880,000 young people have a Young Scot National Entitlement Card, with more than 160,000 of them signed up as Young Scot members. Last year our young.scot site had almost 1.7million visits, and well over 1000 locations across Scotland offer Young Scot perks and discounts. 

The role

Young Scot is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial and delivery-focused leader to help shape and drive a step-change in how we generate income and build partnerships. 

This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for the organisation with the recent appointment of a new CEO, as well launching a new organisational strategic vision. As we evolve our operating model and ambitions, you will lead the development of a more diverse, sustainable and innovative income portfolio - ensuring we can continue to deliver meaningful impact for young people aged 11–26 across Scotland. 

Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team (SLT), you will design and implement a new income generation strategy, unlocking opportunities across corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, public sector funding and earned income streams. You will take an “intrapreneurial” approach - building new propositions, testing ideas and embedding a culture where income generation is seen as a shared organisational priority. 

This role offers significant autonomy, creativity and influence. You will be equally comfortable setting strategic direction and personally leading high-value relationships, as you are enabling written bids and researching new partnerships. 

Why this role matters

This role will:

• Strengthen our financial resilience and long-term sustainability 

• Unlock new forms of value and social income generation 

• Expand our influence across sectors and policy areas 

• Enable us to reach and support more young people 

Key responsibilities: 

1. Strategic Leadership & Income Strategy 

• Develop and deliver a clear, ambitious income generation and partnerships strategy aligned to organisational priorities, with metrics and deliverables set. 

• Build a diversified income model across multiple streams (corporate, trusts & foundations, public sector, earned income, philanthropy). 

• Identify emerging fundraising trends, new tools, opportunities and risks across Scotland, the UK and internationally. 

• Advise the CEO and SLT on financial sustainability, growth opportunities, and strategic partnerships. 

What success looks like: 

• A comprehensive and inspiring strategy with clear targets, focus areas and pipeline 

• Income growth across multiple streams, reducing reliance on single sources. 

• Income generation and monetisation embedded as a core organisational enabler. 

2. Partnerships & Business Development 

• Develop and secure high-value partnerships across corporate and other sectors. 

• Design compelling support propositions, aligning commercial value with social impact. 

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities, by understanding the support areas or ‘entry points’ where partners can add value to Young Scot. 

• Lead development of innovative income streams, including: 

• Ethical monetisation of Young Scot assets (data, reach, insights, services) 

• Sponsorships and strategic collaborations 

• New products or services for partners 

What success looks like: 

• A growing portfolio of strategically aligned, high-value partnerships. 

• Strong conversion rate from pipeline to secured income. 

• Innovative offers that enhance both impact and income. 

 3. Trusts, Foundations & Fundraising 

• Lead and grow income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources. 

• With programme leads, develop compelling, outcome-driven cases for support. 

• Secure multi-year funding aligned to Young Scot strategic priorities. 

• Oversee high-quality reporting and stewardship. 

What success looks like: 

• A strong, forward-looking funding pipeline. 

• Increased success rate and value of bids, 

• Long-term funder relationships with clear impact reporting. 

4. Relationship Management & External Representation 

• Build and steward senior-level relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders. 

• With the CEO, SLT and young people, act as a visible ambassador for Young Scot. 

• Leverage networks to open new opportunities and raise organisational profile. 

What success looks like: 

• Partners feel valued, engaged and connected to impact. 

• Strong external reputation as a trusted and innovative partner. 

5. Delivery, Systems & Performance 

• Enhance and/or create systems, processes and tools (e.g. CRM) to support income generation. 

• Set and track income targets, KPIs and performance metrics. 

• Ensure compliance with fundraising regulation and best practice. 

• Work with finance colleagues on forecasting, reporting and income tracking. 

What success looks like: 

• Clear, accurate income forecasting and reporting. 

• Efficient systems supporting scalable growth. 

• Strong governance and compliance. 

6. Leadership & Culture 

• Lead income generation across the organisation - even as a sole or small function. 

• Build a culture of proactivity, growth-mindset and collaboration. 

• Support colleagues to identify and contribute to income opportunities. 

• Contribute to wider organisational leadership and strategy. 

• Attend a range of internal meetings as requested, support with delivery of key Young Scot events and sessions as required, and other areas as advised by the CEO. 

What success looks like: 

• A culture where income generation is shared and understood. 

• Teams feel confident contributing to partnerships and opportunities. 

• Clear alignment between income, impact and strategy

Person Specification

Essential Experience 

• Significant sustained experience leading income generation, fundraising, or business development at a senior level 

• Proven track record of securing income across multiple streams (e.g. trusts & foundations, corporate, public sector, earned income) 

• Demonstrable success in building high-value partnerships that deliver both income and impact 

• Experience developing and delivering income strategies and pipelines 

• Experience personally leading bids, pitches, and negotiations. 

Essential Knowledge & Skills 

• Strong understanding of the funding and partnership landscape in Scotland and beyond 

• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills at a senior level 

• Ability to translate organisational strengths into compelling propositions and cases for support 

• Commercial awareness and ability to identify mutual value opportunities 

• Strong written communication skills, particularly funding applications and proposals 

• Financial literacy, including budgeting, forecasting and income tracking 

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on. 

Leadership & Capability 

• Ability to work autonomously and build a function from the ground up 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and growth 

• Strong influencing skills, internally and externally 

• High levels of resilience, initiative and accountability 

• Collaborative approach, with the ability to work across teams and sectors. 

Personal Attributes 

• Proactive, opportunity-focused and solutions-driven 

• Creative and open to testing new ideas and approaches 

• Motivated by social impact and improving outcomes for young people 

• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a changing environment 

• A clear understanding and belief in the core values of Young Scot. 

Desirable 

• Existing network of relevant contacts across sectors 

• Experience in youth sector, public sector or policy-related environments 

• Experience with digital, data-driven or innovative income generation approaches

The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. They will support the ongoing development and implementation of its multi year financial plan to underpin the Cathedral’s Strategic Plan.

The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to both budget holders and Chapter.

The Director of Finance will be pivotal to the delivery of the Cathedral’s vision and strategy. Last year, Chapter (the Cathedral’s equivalent of the board of trustees) approved its Strategic Plan for 2026-2030. The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances.

Key issues include:

• Working towards financial sustainability with the Senior Management Team and the Cathedral Finance & Risk Committee.
• Working with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure that the Cathedral’s Strategic Plan is underpinned by a multi -year financial plan.
• Producing and overseeing the detailed annual budget, rolling 3-year financial plan together with re forecast during the financial year.
• Supporting the COO and Heads of Department with project development by advising on financial and commercial plans, supporting the generation of business cases and financial forecasts for projects.
•  Supporting with fundraising applications and regular submission and reporting to Church Commissioners and other funders 

Full details on the main responsibilities can be found in our downloadable Recruitment Pack.

Help ensure strong financial foundations for a charity where people in later life can connect, belong and thrive.
Use your finance expertise to support meaningful community impact every day.

Evergreen Care UK is a relational charity rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by our values of Compassion, Dignity, Connection and Trust. We welcome and serve people of all faiths and none.

Through our community cafés and services, we support people in later life to remain independent, reduce loneliness, and stay connected to their communities. We believe ageing is something to be celebrated, and that every person has gifts, stories, and experiences worth valuing.

We are now looking for an experienced and trustworthy Finance Lead to play a vital role in the sustainability and growth of our organisation. This is a high-trust, part-time role where your work will directly enable Evergreen’s services to continue and expand.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer, you will bring clarity, insight and confidence to our financial management—supporting good decision-making, strong governance, and responsible stewardship of resources.

About the role

This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You will take ownership of financial reporting, year-end accounts, and internal controls, while ensuring the organisation remains compliant and financially well-managed.

You will:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and provide clear financial insight to leadership and trustees
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts in line with charity SORP
• Support the independent examination process and ensure timely regulatory submissions
• Monitor budgets, cash flow and restricted funds, highlighting risks and opportunities
• Maintain strong financial controls and support good governance
• Provide oversight of bookkeeping and day-to-day financial processes

A collaborative and relational role

As part of a small team, how we work matters as much as what we do. You will work closely with colleagues, contributing to a culture of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility. Your role will help ensure that financial systems support—not hinder—the delivery of impactful, people-centred services.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a thoughtful, values-led approach.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a similar finance role, with responsibility for financial reporting and year-end accounts
• Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
• A strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
• Working knowledge of charity SORP (or willingness to develop this)
• Confidence in building relationships and communicating financial information clearly
• Alignment with our values and comfort working within a Christian ethos

Experience in the charity sector, supporting trustees, or working with systems such as Liberty Accounts (or similar, e.g. Xero) would be advantageous.

Why join Evergreen?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a small, relational charity where your work has direct and visible impact. Your financial leadership will help ensure more people in later life experience connection, dignity and belonging.

You’ll benefit from a flexible, part-time role that can work around other commitments, while working closely with senior leadership in a trusted and valued position.

Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public.

As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company.

Essentials:

• ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar
• Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development
• Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices
• Excellent verbal and written communicator
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team
• Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity

Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral.

Benefits:

• Flexible and annualised working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays + pension and healthcare plan

This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required.

Please see the candidate pack for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.

• Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
• Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June
• Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.